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this time. poor - DSFRC has developed strong bonds with it's government and foundation fenders. Very capable Excellent What role do you feel the Board plays in helping DSFRC accomplish its mission? a huge role! they are the driving force. they are very engaged and know all the programs very well! Fundraising, sponsorships and acting as the agency's representatives in the community The roles vary for each member. Some have time and through connections, they help more than others. We primarily provide accountablity and image so that Davis Street can continue its mission. to help where we see help is needed, to keep them going in the right direction, but they are well organized so there isn't as much to do The Board is responsible for setting the direction and long terms goals for the organization The board is a support for rose and davis street. However, not all attend board meetings or fund raisers. A board evaluation needs to be done to detemrine the value of each board member. The board of Davis Street responsibilities is to keep finacially solvent so services are provided to the community The board shoul dguide, be a sounding board, also be watch guards of the assets of the entity. The board must keep the stazff/mgmt accountable far its actions. The board also must be a source of knowledge and experience, also a source of donations whether it is personal funds or a contact's. provide strategy and policy direction for the organization help raise the funds to support core services provided by davis street to the community Ideally the Board helps to increase the visibility of DSFRC among the leaders of the community (business, political, community) in order to increase involvement, cooperation and fundraising efforts Please describe the Board's strengths: ability to support the ED. abiltity to fundraise, desire to continusly work on their board development. they provide quality assurance to the programs and work close together to ensure internal controls compliance for our auditors the Board is comprised of many politically connected members. Many have valuable networks that can help Davis Street. the retired folks like the visibilty the the Executive Director skillfully gives when appropriate. knowledge of the organization, understanding of their role, some of the board members have been on the board for a long time which is good for understandng how the organization works, many community leader and business owners. Sustainability Study: Davis Street Family Resource Center-4/08 Page 89 of 96