All Board members should hold themselves accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Contribute meaningfully to the Board’s core work of oversight, organizational planning, mobilization of adequate resources, and ongoing guidance and support to the ED.
• Make it a priority to attend every board meeting and retreat (and miss only in exceptional circumstances).
• Serve as an active ABN advocate and ambassador and engage in outreach when necessary. 
• Make an annual financial contribution to the organization within the constraints of each member’s personal finances, and engage in fundraising on behalf of ABN.
• Serve on one or more committees or ad-hoc task forces, as needed.
• Participate in regular self-assessment of Board effectiveness.
• Invite new members and volunteer to mentor new BOD members.
• Bring awareness of and comply with conflict-of-interest and other core policies.   
• Show willingness to share ideas, listen, compromise, and advance the work of ABN.