Cornell University Council (CUC) Development Committee

Elected Member, Development Committee, Cornell University Council

Posted by Cornell University Council (CUC) Development Committee on 05/28/2020

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Direct appointment by staff or administration
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Elected Member will help communicate the priorities of the university to Council members. The Elected Member will collaborate with the Chair and Vice chair(s) to increase giving among Council Members. The Elected Member is a member of the Cornell University Council Administrative Board.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

The Elected Member, along with the chair and vice chair will craft informational documents and communications about committee efforts and initiatives.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Elected Member will help inform University Council members about the importance of private support for Cornell students, faculty and programs, and to encourage all Council members to make a gift each year with a goal of 100% participation.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Represent Cornell

The Elected Member will collaborate with the Chair, Vice chair(s), and university staff to ensure that the Development Committee is supporting university priorities.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Thomas LaFalce

Email:

tpl1@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/day
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Must be a member of the Cornell University Council Administrative Board

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

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

Other Meeting Details: Monthly meetings via Zoom.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election