Cornell University Pride LGBTQIA+ Alumni Association

Board Member, Cornell Pride

Posted by Cornell University Pride LGBTQIA+ Alumni Association on 03/20/2015

General Information

Nomination start - 05/01/2023
Nomination end - 05/24/2023
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 6-8
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

Duties of board members include, but are not limited to: (1) participating in monthly board meetings, conference calls, and the annual meeting; (2) voting on board matters and providing feedback when requested by officers, committee chairs and chapter leaders; (3) serving as a member of a committee and participating in committee meetings/conference calls; (4) being an active member of a chapter, if applicable; (5) attending Cornell Pride and All-Ivy LGBTQ+ activities and programs; (6) attending the annual Cornell Pride board retreat and/or the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (annual location varies); and (7) making an annual gift to Cornell, designated preferably to an LGBTQ+ program, at a level of individual comfort.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Occasionally board members are asked to represent Cornell Pride at on-campus and off-campus events

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Board members are asked to serve on standing committees of Cornell Pride and support the work of the regional chapters, as able.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Board members are representatives of Cornell University and the LGBTQ+ alumni community. Board members serve as ambassadors to raise awareness about Cornell Pride and identify and engage new members. Active participation in the life of the University, and alumni activities in your region, as able, is expected.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Nataki Corneille

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

nc452@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/week
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 4 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

Prerequisites To be eligible for membership on the board, applicants must be (1) alumni of a Cornell undergraduate or graduate college or school at the time of their election and (2) involved (as a leader or active volunteer) with at least one Cornell alumni organization or one LGBTQ, community, or professional organization prior to their election.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: Varies, not required
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attendance at CALC, Reunion, and the Annual meeting is highly encouraged.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election