Noolaham Foundation Governance Board/Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction
The board is responsible for developing and managing long term strategic management of Noolaham Foundation.

Policy Development
The board develops organizational policies and puts in organizational structures to ensure their implementation.

Sustainability
The board is responsible for organizational, financial and regulatory sustainability of the foundation.

Resource Mobilization
The board is responsible for developing and managing the Annual Plan of Noolaham Foundation and its Chapters. It is the responsibility of the Noolaham Foundation and its Chapters to ensure that the Board has access to the financial information of all its entities.

Oversight and Accountability
The board has the responsibility to monitor and evaluate the processes and projects. It has the responsibility to evaluate the COO performance every six months and provide written feedback.

Quality Assurance
The Board is responsible for the overall quality of the work completed by the Noolaham Foundation. The Board shall ensure that the Board, Management and Staff work in accordance with internationally recognized standards.

Community Building
Volunteer mobilization, community relations, collaborations, and partnerships are critical for Noolaham Foundation. Board is responsible for nurturing these relationships in a transparent manner. Further, the Board shall ensure that Noolaham Foundation engages and contributes to the Communities of Practice in the fields it operates.

Appointing Special Committees
The RB shall appoint Special Committees/Action Committees with clear Terms of Reference to achieve specific results within a timeframe. These Committees shall be delegated powers to perform tasks such as raising funds, managing research and organizing events. Special committees shall seek assistance from management and other stakeholders when required. Any processes involved with finance should comply with the financial procedures of Noolaham Foundation and the Chief Financial Officer of the organization.