CANCER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CERI)
Call for Board Member Candidates

BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS

Time Commitment
  • Attend 4 quarterly board meetings (2-3 hours each, virtual option available)
  • Serve on at least 1 committee (2-4 hours/quarter)
  • Total: 8-15 hours per month average
Financial Commitment
  • Give or Get $2,500 annually ($1,000 for patient advocate role)
  • "Give" = personal donation
  • "Get" = fundraise from personal network
  • Can be combination of both
Strategic Contributions
  • Make minimum 3 strategic introductions annually (funders, partners, media, etc.)
  • Provide expertise in your area (clinical, operational, fundraising, etc.)
  • Review and provide feedback on key initiatives
  • Represent organization publicly when appropriate
Governance Responsibilities
  • Fiduciary oversight
  • Strategic planning participation
  • Policy review and approval
  • Performance evaluation of organization and CEO
  • Ensure mission alignment
Term
  • Two (2) years, with a maximum three (3) consecutive terms of office.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Submit Application (Due December 20, 2025)Application includes:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover letter addressing:
    • Why you want to serve on our board
    • What specific expertise/connections you bring
    • How you align with our mission
    • Your availability for January 1, 2026 start date
  3. Board application form 
Submit

Step 2: Initial Review (December 21-22, 2025) Leadership team reviews all applications and selects candidates for interviews.

Step 3: Interviews (December 23-29, 2025)
  • 45-minute virtual interview
  • Meet with leadership
  • Discuss expertise, commitment, fit
  • Answer questions about role and organization

Step 4: Reference Checks (December 28-30, 2025) Final candidates: 2 professional references contacted

Step 5: Board Approval & Invitation (December 30-31, 2025) Current board votes on new members. Formal invitations extended.

Step 6: Onboarding (January 1-15, 2026)
  • Welcome packet
  • Orientation session
  • Committee assignments
  • First board meeting: Mid-January 2026