Downtown Bend Business Association Board of Directors
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Anyone with an interest in contributing to Downtown is encouraged to run for an elected position on the Board of Directors. Directors serve two-year terms and oversee staff, policy, direction, and budget of the organization. All board directors must support the EID, and the mission of the DBBA: The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District. The DBBA is now accepting nominations for Board Director positions. A successful Board Director: attends monthly Board meetings, contributes to at least one program or project & serves for the betterment of all Downtown Bend - not for one single agenda. For further information, contact the DBBA office at: 541-788-3628 or downtownbend@gmail.com You can also reference the PDF's below or review our 2020 Board Orientation documents and video for additional information. 
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2021 Election TimelineApplications can be submitted: March 1 - May 15, 2021 Candidates will be announced and ballots distributed May 20th 2021 Ballots due June 1st, 2021 New members announced June 15th, 2021 Terms begin July 1st, 2021 First Board Meeting & Voting for President, Vice-President & Secretary roles within the Board Aug 18th, 2021 Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from 8am - 9:45am. | ||||||
Mission
The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District.
Position
The Board will support the work of the Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the DBBA's Executive Director, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
Board terms/participation
DBBA Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for additional terms. Board meetings will be held monthly and committee meetings will be held as scheduled
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the DBBA's mission and who has a track record of leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
Service on DBBA’s Board of Directors is without remuneration.
The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image, and lifestyle of the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District.
Position
The Board will support the work of the Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the DBBA's Executive Director, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as s/he develops and implements the DBBA's strategic plan
- Approving DBBA's annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Assisting the Executive Director and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the Executive Director, DBBA Staff and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing the DBBA to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring DBBA's commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the community that the DBBA serves
Board terms/participation
DBBA Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for additional terms. Board meetings will be held monthly and committee meetings will be held as scheduled
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the DBBA's mission and who has a track record of leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of the DBBA’s beneficiaries
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of the DBBA’s beneficiaries
Service on DBBA’s Board of Directors is without remuneration.