BOARD DIRECTOR ROLE

Board members are the fiduciaries who steer Wondermore toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as ensuring Wondermore has adequate resources to advance our mission.

Our Vision & Approach

We envision a world in which all children have the opportunity to see themselves in the books they read and are inspired to become lifelong learners.

Wondermore nurtures curiosity, enriches curriculum, and inspires a love of good books by connecting Boston-area students to creators of children’s literature who reflect our diverse and vibrant communities.

Our Core Values

• Literacy and Engagement

• Reading and Experiential Learning

• Diversity and Equality

• Partnerships and Collaboration

  Role of the Board & Members

  The Board supports Wondermore’s work and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance.

  The full board meets monthly with a break over the summer. Working committees meet between board meetings to assist the staff with the development and implementation of Wondermore's strategic plan. Board terms are 3 years.

Each individual board member is expected to:

• know the organization’s mission, policies programs, and needs

• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage

  in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for

  the organization to advance its mission

• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to

  fully achieve the organization’s mission

• give a meaningful personal financial donation

• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s

  fundraising and reputational standing

• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

• participate fully in one or more committees (e.g., Development, Governance, or Impact Committees)