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We aspire to have a strong and effective Board of Directors that oversees and

ensures the sustainability of Urban Pathways’ practices and fulfilment of its
mission by (1) ensuring that the leadership, resources, and finances are

commensurate with the vision, and (2) tracking and monitoring performance and
results.
We will pay attention to improving the Board’s structures and procedures,

discussing Committee purpose and assignments, and dealing with unclear
expectations and accountability of members. We will build connections and

welcome different perspectives, share new knowledge, and promote diversity,
equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Sub-Goal 7.1 Sub-Goal 7.3
Sub-Goal 7.2
Support financial and Identify and support Serve as Ambassadors to
operational new initiatives to elevate the profile of Urban

stewardship to promote growth and Pathways to stakeholders
mitigate risks. increase impact. and donors.

Examples of Desired Outcomes

❖ Organization's funding sufficient to □ Number and significance of issues
meet needs and strategic priorities. or new initiatives Committees
❖ Board provides work and identify and bring to Board for
operational resources, wisdom and attention.
wealth. □ Number of Board members who
❖ Effective Board and Committee meet with staff members and/or
meetings. consumers/tenants during year.
❖ Diverse and inclusive Board. □ Give/get accountability.
❖ Board Committees oversee □ Attendance at Board meetings;
“business as usual” practices. Committee participation.
❖ Board members actively □ Demographics of the Board.
participated in Board meetings and □ Board participation in outreach
Committees. activities.
❖ Board members knowledgeable □ Board knowledgeable/trained in
about and actively influenced mission related topics and
understanding and support for activities.
Urban Pathways mission and vision. □ Assessment of Board effectiveness.
❖ Board and organization aligned
with values and strategic priorities.

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