AIRD exercise its effective governance, through an internal system of rules and regulations that describe the roles and responsibilities of the Board members. Our Board of Directors consists of seven individuals with diverse, complimentary professional backgrounds and is tasked with the establishment of the guidelines for the working of the organization. Board is at the center of the governance of AIRD and there are several functions that the Board performs for the successful management and governance. Some of the most important functions that the board performs are as follows:

Compliance of the organization to its Mission and Vision:

A board of directors not only establishes the values, vision and mission of the organization, but also ensures that it lives up to these. The Board evaluates the various 

activities to see if they are in line with organizations vision and mission.

Establishing Fundraising Goals:

Board members along with the executive director of the AIRD establish the fundraising goals for the AIRD. They may also help the AIRD in establishing contacts with 

donor agencies and corporate houses.

Assessment of AIRD activities:

Board members regularly evaluate and assess the working of the AIRD, through reports and discussions. Based on the assessment, the board members suggest 

revision, modification and restructuring of current projects and programs.

Establishing policies:

Board members draft policies and protocols for smooth functioning of the organization. 

These policies may be related to human resource management, communication, fundraising, administration and procurement etc.

Hiring the executive director and other key staff:

The responsibility of hiring the executive officer lies completely in the hands of the board members. 

The board members should develop the ToRs for the position of the executive director and then accordingly identify the right candidate for the job.

Financial health of the organization:

The board is responsible for ensuring that the AIRD utilizes the funds judiciously and remains financially secure.  Board members develop a comprehensive financial policy to achieve accountability and transparency.

Annual budget and annual work-plan:

Board members develop and approve budget on an annual basis. Based on the approved budget, a wor-plan is drafted to carry out various activities as per the budget.

AIRD representation:

Board members are the face of the AIRD. They represent and promote organization in various events functions. Chairman of the board carries several responsibilities andand as the leader of the board it is his/her duty to accomplish the organization’s mission and vision.