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    New Board Member-Orientation

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    This document provides an orientation for new members of the National Board of AVANCE, Inc. It includes sections on the organization's vision, mission, strategic partnerships, timeline, national office structure, parent-child education program, board composition and responsibilities. The board is expected to support the CEO, ensure effective planning and adequate resources, and enhance AVANCE's public standing. Board members must serve on a committee, attend quarterly meetings, visit an AVANCE site, and participate in the annual retreat. They are also required to sign conflict of interest and confidentiality forms.

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    This document provides an orientation for new members of the National Board of AVANCE, Inc. It includes sections on the organization's vision, mission, strategic partnerships, timeline, national office structure, parent-child education program, board composition and responsibilities. The board is expected to support the CEO, ensure effective planning and adequate resources, and enhance AVANCE's public standing. Board members must serve on a committee, attend quarterly meetings, visit an AVANCE site, and participate in the annual retreat. They are also required to sign conflict of interest and confidentiality forms.

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    This document provides an orientation for new members of the National Board of AVANCE, Inc. It includes sections on the organization's vision, mission, strategic partnerships, timeline, national office structure, parent-child education program, board composition and responsibilities. The board is expected to support the CEO, ensure effective planning and adequate resources, and enhance AVANCE's public standing. Board members must serve on a committee, attend quarterly meetings, visit an AVANCE site, and participate in the annual retreat. They are also required to sign conflict of interest and confidentiality forms.

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    This document provides an orientation for new members of the National Board of AVANCE, Inc. It includes sections on the organization's vision, mission, strategic partnerships, timeline, national office structure, parent-child education program, board composition and responsibilities. The board is expected to support the CEO, ensure effective planning and adequate resources, and enhance AVANCE's public standing. Board members must serve on a committee, attend quarterly meetings, visit an AVANCE site, and participate in the annual retreat. They are also required to sign conflict of interest and confidentiality forms.

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    National Board Member Orientation

    2013 National Board Retreat

    Table of Contents
    Vision and Mission II. Timeline III. Strategic Partnerships IV. The Last 1000 Days V. National Office VI. AVANCE Site Location VII. Structure VIII. AVANCE: Parent-Child Education Program IX. National Board of Directors X. Board Development XI. Responsibilities XII. Expectations XIII. Forms I.

    Our Mission
    Unlocking Americas potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.

    Our Vision
    We envision a future where we live in a world in which children and parents advance to their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which they live.

    Strategic Partnerships

    Social Impact Exchange

    Ready Nation

    Zero to Three

    America Forward

    Bezoss Family Foundation

    National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA)

    NBCs Education Nation

    The Last 1000 Days

    2009

    2010

    2011

    2012

    2013

    AVANCE, Inc. 2013 National Office Organizational Chart

    National Board of Directors

    President/CEO
    Compliance Director Board Liaison Policy Analyst

    Advisory & Chapter Boards

    Chapters

    Chief Operating Officer

    Licensees

    Chief Program Officer


    New Mexico Regional Director

    Director of External Relations

    VP of Finance

    Kellogg Project Director

    Business Development

    Training Coordinator

    Licensees
    Grant Manager Communications Coordinator Research Specialist Vac. Grant Writer Trainer Trainer

    Data/Eval Tech RGV Executive Director Data Asst.

    Finance
    Prospect Research Assistant

    Accountant VAC.
    Staff Accountant

    HR Director

    IT Manager

    7/25/2013

    Payroll/Benefits Administrator

    IT Support Specialist

    Nationally Recognized Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP)

    2 Generation Model

    Outcome based

    9 month curriculum

    Adult literacy classes

    General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, college and workforce ready

    National Board of Directors

    AVANCEs Board Development


    National Representation across Industry Sectors
    Geographic Diversity Areas of Expertise

    Ethnic Diversity

    Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Indiana and the District of Columbia

    Gender Diversity 8 males 5 females

    Government Relations Consultant Services Law/Legal Services Education Energy Foundation Real Estate Transportation

    10 Hispanic 2 White 1 Asian

    Representation

    13 At-Large and 1 Chapter Rep (Rotating Seat)

    Responsibilities
    Committed to the mission of AVANCE
    The board creates and review a statement of mission and purpose that articulates the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served.

    Support and evaluate the CEO


    The board ensures that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization.

    Ensure effective planning


    Our boards must actively participate s in an overall planning process and assists in implementing and monitoring the plan's goals.

    Ensure adequate financial resources


    One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to assist in securing the adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.

    Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight


    Our board assists in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.

    Build a competent board


    All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate their own performance.

    Enhance AVANCEs public standing


    The board should clearly articulate the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garner support from the community.

    Expectations

    Serve on a board committee

    Attend and participate in quarterly meetings

    Visit an AVANCE Site

    Participate in the annual strategic planning AVANCE retreat

    Conflict of Interest Policy


    AVANCE Inc. receives donations and grants from a variety of sources. Our organizations ethics standard is to conduct itself beyond reproach. As such we ask our Board Members to sign a Conflict of Interest form which is required by some of our donors.

    Confidentiality Agreement
    Many issues that come before our board deal with personnel issues, finances and other items which should be treated with extreme confidence. We ask that each of our Board members sign our Confidentiality Agreement.

    Board members are expected to be zealous advocates on behalf of AVANCE Inc., enthusiastic communicators of our mission and vision, and to play an integral role in leadership and outreach activities. - Dean Aguillen, Chairman of the Board

    Congratulations! *You just completed your new board member orientation*


    Please print out your certificate of completion, sign and scan or mail to Lucy along with your Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement forms

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