Mission
The Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers (LACAC) is a non-profit organization established for the empowerment, collaboration, and advocacy of Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). The mission of LACAC is to promote, assist, and support the development, growth, and sustainability of Louisiana CACs.
Leadership, governance, and oversight
As the highest leadership body of LACAC and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
• Determining the mission and purposes of LACAC;
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director;
• Strategic and organizational planning;
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management;
• Fundraising and resource development for LACAC;
• Approving and monitoring LACAC’s programs and services;
• Enhancing LACAC’s public image; and,
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of LACAC.
Fundraising
Each member of the board is expected to:
• Exhibit commitment to the LACAC mission and knowledge of LACAC policies, programs, and needs;
• Faithfully read and understand LACAC’s financial statements;
• Support fund development efforts through service as active advocates and
ambassadors for LACAC and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for LACAC to advance its mission;
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to encourage collective action toward the full achievement of LACAC’s mission;
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation, if able;
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing and can influence public policy
Board terms/participation
An individual shall serve on the board for the period of a two (2) year term and may serve up to two (2) consecutive terms. After one year’s absence, individuals are again eligible for nomination to the LACAC Board of Directors.
Qualifications
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions;
• Provide an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings;
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of LACAC;
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in a majority of the regularly scheduled quarterly board meetings; and,
• Participate fully in one or more committees.