Fundación Casa Mi Rey operates with a governance structure designed to ensure ethical leadership, transparency, and long-term sustainability. The organization is guided by a Board of Directors and supported by an Advisory Board, working collaboratively to advance the Foundation’s mission and serve the community of Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of Fundación Casa Mi Rey and is responsible for fiduciary oversight, strategic guidance, and compliance with nonprofit regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
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Upholding the mission, values, and legal obligations of the Foundation
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Providing financial oversight and approving annual budgets
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Ensuring ethical governance, transparency, and accountability
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Hiring, evaluating, and approving compensation for the Executive Director
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Supporting long-term planning and organizational sustainability
Board members serve without compensation and act in the best interest of the organization and the community it serves.
Executive Leadership
Fundación Casa Mi Rey is led by a Founder & Executive Director, a paid staff position responsible for day-to-day operations, program development, fundraising, partnerships, and institutional leadership.
The Executive Director works in collaboration with the Board of Directors and provides regular reports on organizational performance, finances, and program impact. Compensation for this role is reviewed and approved by the Board in accordance with nonprofit best practices and conflict of interest policies. The Executive Director does not participate in Board decisions related to compensation or financial oversight.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides non-fiduciary guidance and expertise to support the Foundation’s programs, partnerships, and strategic vision. Advisory members are selected based on professional experience, sector knowledge, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.
Advisory Board members contribute through strategic insight, program feedback, and advocacy within their professional networks.
Ethics, Accountability & Transparency
Fundación Casa Mi Rey is committed to ethical governance and responsible stewardship of resources. The organization maintains policies addressing conflicts of interest, financial oversight, and compliance with applicable nonprofit regulations.
Governance policies are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with best practices and evolving organizational needs.
Governance in Practice
This governance structure ensures:
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Clear separation between governance and management
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Transparency in decision-making and use of funds
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Accountability to donors, partners, and the community
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Sustainable leadership and institutional continuity