Board of Trustees is the highest level of decision making in SDFG, including on strategy and policy. The Board of trustees is composed of maximum 13 members. Board Members serve for a term of three years, which may be subject to one renewal period. As the highest level of decision making, the Board approves strategies and policies, supervises and monitors the overall work of SDFG, develops its external relations and supports fund-raising. The Board appoints the Executive Director. This Executive Director, in turn appoints staff through a professional process and commitment to SDFG’s values and strategic direction