Mission Statement

The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a 501(c)(3) organization
which helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region,
and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its
unique character.

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors Friends of the
Black Rock/High Rock is to lead the organization toward achievement
of its mission by providing visionary policy-making and creative
direction.

The Board works closely with the Executive Director, other Board
Members, outside consultants, staff, and volunteers to develop and
implement strategies for short and long term planning, resource
development and fund raising, grant making, programming, finance,
administration, special events and public relations.

Selection Criteria

FBR/HR Board Members must:

o Be capable of and willing to provide advisory expertise in one
or more of the following areas of responsibility: legal, marketing,
development, fundraising.

o Agree to disclose any possible conflicts of interest and will not
offer or accept favors or gifts to or from anyone who does business
with or receives payment from FBR/HR except as allowed by Board
policy.

o Agree to read and become familiar with the Boards bylaws and
financial reports and fulfill the legal and fiduciary responsibilities
of the Board.

o Be able to identify board members, staff, volunteers, donors and
grant recipients who could make unique contributions to the Friends
of the Black Rock/High Rock mission.

Responsibilities

o Make a three-year commitment to membership on the FBR/HR Board.

o Work throughout the year to enhance the communitys awareness of
the FBR/HR and its programs.

o Attend board meetings and the Annual Members Meeting.

o Board meetings are 4 times per year for approximately 3 hours,
as needed.

o Board members must commit to attending at least 3 meetings per
year.

o Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments
on Board committees and task forces.

o Committee and task force work usually occurs for a period of three
to four months per year.

o During this time, a commitment of up to ten hours per month may
be necessary.

o Provide effective fund raising support.

o Make a personal annual donation to the FBR/HR according to their
personal means.

o Solicit donations from their professional and personal networks.

o Contribute to an annual assessment of the Boards own performance.