Board of Directors

As a board member you hold a vital position in our organization.

Project id is a nonprofit organization established to provide recreation, socialization, work, personal development, and transitional opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Spokane County. Based on a unique combination of faith, business, mental health, and sports principles, our goal is to build a vibrant and thriving community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We aim to provide education, life enhancing experiences, and treatment support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe and nurturing environment.

As a board member you will help:

1. To determine the mission, values and policies of Project id, and periodically evaluate of Project id’s success in fulfilling its mission, living up to its values, and complying with its policies;
2. To understand Project id’s history and programs;
3. To elect members of the Board, elect Board Officers, periodically evaluate the performance of Board Members and Board Officers, and perform all corporate acts on behalf of Project id.
4. To participate in ensuring staff accountability for implementing that mission and plan.
5. To help the Project id connect to the community of recipients and potential recipients of its services and programs.
6. To take advantage of opportunities to inform myself about Project id’s -operated services and programs.
7. To fulfill the functions of office set forth in Project id’s bylaws and described in this volunteer job description.
8. As a part of my fiduciary responsibility, to review and approve all budgets, review all financial statements, audits, and other financial reports, and actively inform myself about Project id’s financial health.
9. To create, review and approve strategic plans, major programs and major facilities issues.
10. To interact with other Board members, staff and stakeholders in a respectful and courteous manner.
11. To actively participate in and support Project id’s fund raising, including personal solicitation, major gift campaigns, special events, and planned giving.
12. To represent Project id, when asked, to elected officials, funders and others with resources and influence or who need to be influenced to accomplish agency goals.
13. To select the Executive Director and periodically evaluate his/her performance.
14. I understand that so long as I carry out my duties and responsibilities in good faith and to the best of my ability, I will generally be free from any liability for the debts and actions of the organization as provided in Spokane, Spokane County, and Washington State.