Answering the Call to Serve
The Nominating & Election Committee (NEC) is seeking self-nominations of qualified individuals to represent the public interest on the Bay Area Prabasi Board of Directors.
An Elite Opportunity to Influence & Build
Realize strategic leadership potential and contribute directly toward governing a premier, 50-year-old cultural and philanthropic non-profit.
Strategic Leadership
An opportunity to lead a non-profit and directly shape the strategic direction and operations of the organization.
Community Impact
An opportunity to give back to society, protect artistic heritage, and create a deep sense of social impact.
Governance Expertise
An opportunity to study, internalize, and implement industry best practices in managing a large non-profit entity.
A Prominent Voice
Experience deep relevancy inside an active forum where every unique voice is respected, heard, and logged.
Role of the Board
The Board of Directors (Board), as the strategic governing body of the organization, is the policy-making and oversight body responsible for furthering Bay Area Prabasi’s mission, acting on behalf of the members and stakeholders.
The Board can have up to 11 members, representing entrepreneurs, tech heads, and prominent professionals. Working collaboratively through appointed Executive Committees, board members attend weekly meetings blockages and represent the community on various initiatives.
Strategic Plan Initiatives
Our current active board focuses on pursuing three core milestones:
Extend the portfolio beyond standard cultural shows into philanthropy and continuous education.
Involve the next generation of Bengali-Americans and support their scholarly achievements.
Create channels of international community coordination and disaster response links.
Key Board Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strict commitment to excellence and compliance with core non-profit beliefs.
- Ensure continuous fiscal sustainability of the organization through community and corporate fundraising.
- Provide outward-looking, future-oriented governing directives to secure statutory goals.
- Create needs assessment linkages to evaluate requirements of prospective and existing members.
- Conduct ongoing debate and rigorous revision of operational policies to protect community health.
- Facilitate transparent and rapid communication between the Board, members, and external bodies.
Board Eligibility
At least 1 year of active membership in good standing with Bay Area Prabasi.
Demonstrated leadership in carrier work or prior volunteer governing boards of non-profits.
Strong peer reputation adhering to professional, high ethical standards and direct conflict resolutions.
Basic financial literacy and competency studying budgets, cash reserves, and annual tax audits.
US Permanent Resident (Green Card) or citizen status. (Temporary/Job visa-holders cannot apply due to strict USCIS guidelines on non-paid representation).
Elections Timeline
Timelines prepared by the Nominating & Election Committee for the current board election cycle:
Self-nomination Applications Due
NEC Review & Interviews Completed
Candidate List Published with Members
Assembly General Voting (If contested)
NOTE: If vacancies do not surpass viable verified nominees, candidates are elected by acclamation of the board.