The vice president’s responsibilities can vary depending on the organization’s needs.They also have the same duties and responsibilities as other board members, including the duty of loyalty, obedience, and care.
Ensuring leadership: The vice president’s main role is to ensure the board has leadership at all times. They can act as the president’s backup and run board meetings if the president is unable to attend.
Assisting the president: The vice president can help the president with their duties, and can also be a diplomatic emissary for the president.
Taking minutes: The vice president can keep action minutes to track commitments and tasks from board meetings.
Encouraging participation: The vice president can encourage members who are quiet to share their views.
Chairing the Committee on Trustees: The vice president can direct the nominating process for this committee.
Attending subcommittee meetings: The vice president can attend subcommittee meetings on the president’s behalf.
Serving as a spokesperson: The vice president can act as the nonprofit’s spokesperson when needed.
Completing special duties: The vice president can complete any special duties that are requested.