Board of Directors

Our actions reflect the spirit of St. Francis, remembering that we are called to be God’s instruments
to serve, to shelter, to nourish, to aid, to teach, and to provide pathways of hope.

We are committed to promoting the dignity of the poor and marginalized in Guaymas by connecting communities, resources and services that create opportunities for people to transform their lives.

Key Goals

To raise funding to support the Guaymas mission.
To increase and enhance awareness of the Guaymas mission and its works.

A young boy is holding a puppy and smiling for the camera

A group of children are sitting at a table drinking from plastic cups

A sunset over a city with mountains in the background

To support our vision and goals, we will:

Enhance and sustain the ability of the Mission to serve the basic needs of its communities.

This includes funding the development of staff assessment and planning skills to consistently and effectively engage the communities served and evaluate existing services, identify unmet needs, and create proposed solutions.

Engage other communities to deliver services with quantifiable outcomes.

This is done through collaborating with local organizations to create a cohesive and seamless approach to serving the community with programs that become self-sustaining. We also aim to attract like-minded social investors to support sustainable programs with measured impact.

Enlist selected U.S. Franciscan communities to join with the Mission in committed relationships that provide financial support, personal community connections and spiritual solidarity.

A volunteer working board, comprised of 10 directors (incl. 2-3 friars from the mission in Guaymas) that convenes monthly.
Makes certain that CFO has the ability to provide stable financial support for the Mission’s activities.
Ensures that funds are spent in accordance with donor requests, the Mission’s poor and discernment toward sustainability.
Reports to the Franciscan Ministries and meets with the Provincial Definitorium operating council annually.
The Casa Franciscana Mission also maintains a governance board in Guaymas, Mexico, to assure all legal and operational aspects of being an AC, the Mexican equivalent of a 501 (3)(c) are met.

Length of Commitment

Board members are elected to serve a three year term. Board members may serve up to six years or longer by special election.

Time Commitment Required

6 to 12 hours a month including the 2 hour monthly board meeting.

Duties

Act as an advocate for the Casa Franciscana Mission
Exemplify Franciscan spirituality in all Board work
Participate in all monthly board meetings
Participate in the creation, updating and monitoring of CFO’s strategic plan
Actively engage in one of the three board committees focused on fundraising, awareness/education or capacity building
Coordinate time and efforts to raise essential financial support
Participate in all fundraising events
Attend a 3-day annual Board retreat to Guaymas
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all CFO board meetings
Work individually and in teams to achieve strategic plan objectives and annual operational plan tactical goals.