Cornell Mosaic

Development Committee, Chair, Cornell Mosaic

Posted by Cornell Mosaic on 06/25/2014

General Information

Nomination start - 07/01/2014
Nomination end - 08/10/2014
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Chair of the Development Committee shall work with the Director of Mosaic and University development staff to devise and implement strategies to increase participation in giving to the University by Cornell's diverse alumni, and inform diverse alumni and diverse alumni organizations about the fundraising priorities of the University. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Represent the work of the committee both with other alumni organizations, but also individual alumni who may be interested in giving to the University.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Chair will lead monthly meetings and complete projects in a timely manner.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

Must have the ability to represent a wide range of constituencies. An understanding of diversity and inclusion principles preferred.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Nataki Corneille

Email:

nc452@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Monthly phone calls ensure the timeliness of the work, and the Chair presents the committee's recommendation to the Steering Committee at the Spring Meeting. Furthermore, the Chair interacts with a university staff liaison prior to and after the work of the committee to prepare for and learn from the committee's work.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attendance at bi-monthly Mosaic meetings is preferred.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election