Young Alumnus Board Member
Position Description
Are you an alumnus under the age of 30 and interested in assisting the Foundation in securing resources necessary to support the educational programming of the Fraternity?
Would you like to represent the interests of early-career alumni as the Foundation attempts to increase their engagement and encourage lifetime support?
Would you like to gain valuable board-level leadership experience and assist in shaping the future direction of the Educational Foundation?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you should consider applying to be the Young Alumnus Director on the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation board. During your 18-month term, you will participate in semi-annual face-to-face board meetings and committee conference calls with successful alumni Directors to discuss initiatives to secure resources that will ultimately benefit the Fraternity. Your input regarding the interests of recent graduates and young alumni who beginning their careers will be vital as the Foundation seeks additional means of engaging this important group of potential donors. You will have equal voting power to the other alumni Directors.Furthermore, you may be asked to participate in meetings with potential donors with the assistance of the Foundation staff as we seek increased resources.
Position Expectations
Following are expectations the Foundation board has of its Collegiate Directors:
- Active participation in all meetings (in-depth orientation will be provided in advance of your first meeting); face-to-face meetings typically occur in January and June over a 2-day end-of-week period.
- The Young Alumnus Director is expected to cover his own travel expenses.
- Given the importance of support for the Foundation and its fund-raising mission, the Young Alumnus Director is asked to contribute or raise a minimum of $300 per year.
- Term of office is two years.
For more more information about the Young Alumnus Board Member postion, please contact us at 540-463-1030 or foundation@sigmanu.org.