Board of Directors
As we are a rapidly expanding organization, our Board governs our work while supporting our plan to lead nationally by acting locally. Our Board is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial culture — approaching challenges and opportunities with equal interest and discernment.
Its membership consists of national leaders with a diversity of skills, perspectives and experience to help advance the mission of the Taproot Foundation. Each Director is able to contribute to the success of the organization in different ways that collectively enable the organization to make the right impact.
Board structure
- Individual Directors are nominated by our Board Development Committee with the goal of building a Board representing diversity of geographic regions, functional skills, and backgrounds in nonprofit and for-profit leadership, and small and large organizations.
- There may be a minimum of three members and a maximum of 24 members on the Board at any time.
- Directors are elected to two-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms, for a total of six consecutive years; a Director serving as a Board Officer may not serve for more than four consecutive years (or two terms) in any given Officer role.
- The Board meets four times per year. Given the geographic distribution of the members, most meetings are held via conference call, with generally one in-person meeting per year.
- We do not compensate any Director for their contributions to the organization; Board participation is completely voluntary.
- The Board demonstrates its commitment to the organization and community through 100% participation in individual giving, as well as 100% participation in raising support.
Board Committees
The Board has four standing committees to manage specific Board functions. Committees meet on an as-needed basis, anywhere from once a month to once a year.
Executive Committee
Monitors and operates policies to advance the organization’s mission. This includes tracking progress related to the strategic plan, evaluating the President and approving his / her compensation, and overseeing the quality and integrity of the organization’s financial reporting, accounting, and internal controls.
Board Development Committee
Identifies and nominates new members for the Board; provides leadership to the Board in its annual self-evaluation.
Audit Committee
Serves as the direct reporting body for the Taproot Foundation's independent auditors.
Finance Committee
Assists the Board in its fiscal management oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial affairs of the organization and making related recommendations to the full Board.
