Supporting, Developing and Honoring Women Leaders

The ATHENA International Board of Directors serves as the voice and leadership of ATHENA International (ATHENA) and as such is responsible for policy setting, fiscal guidance, ongoing governance, regular review of ATHENA policies, programs and operations and active participation in reaching the goals of ATHENA.  The responsibility of the board is the long term fiscal health of ATHENA

The Role and Functions of the ATHENA Board include the following:

• It is expected that board members will attend two board meetings and the ATHENA Leadership Summit at member’s expense.  Board meetings are held quarterly, two of which are held via conference call.
• Acquire knowledge of the governance of the organization and issues that affect the  operation of ATHENA.
•  Develop policies for governing all phases of ATHENA.
•  Become knowledgeable of operating budget, review financial reports, and provide guidance and assistance with assuring financial solvency.
• Chair or actively participate in one of the board committees.
• Standing Committees:
• Executive
• Nominating
• Advisory Committees:
• Finance
• Development (Endowment, Annual, Sponsors, Grants)
• Programs (Award Programs – includes Chicago award luncheon) ATHENAPowerLink, Leadership Day Luncheon)
• International
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing (Speakers Bureau, website)
• Public Relations (ATHENA E-news)
• New Leadership Development Programs
• Membership

• Assist in financial development efforts, identify and cultivate sources of financial support and be willing to support fund raising activities and events
• Make a personal financial commitment to ATHENA to donate or raise a minimum of $1,000 annually
• Establish and evaluate long and short range goals and operating objectives
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide periodic feedback/follow-up and participate in a formal evaluation of the President/CEO (Executive Committee responsibility.)

 Requirements/Accountabilities:

• Be committed to the Mission of ATHENA International and the ATHENA Leadership Model

•  Be willing to proactively participate in a working committee

•  Be willing to provide assistance in areas of individual expertise

•  Be willing to contribute financial support to ATHENA International

• Be able to attend Board meetings and work together, contemplate and deliberate, and make decisions for the well being of ATHENA

• Be willing to accept that directives to the President and CEO come through the Board Chair who receives consultation and direction from the Board as a whole