I’m working on a job applications multi-part question and need an explanation to help me learn.

1) Briefly discuss your ability to commit to some of the main responsibilities of board members: (1) Set strategic direction for the organization; (2) Ensure resources required (human and financial) to implement strategy; (3) Recruit, retain, evaluate and, if necessary, terminate Executive Director; (4) Provide good stewardship of resources.

2) Commitment – Describe your interest in becoming a VIP Participant.*