Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC

Philanthropy Chair, Cornell Women's Advocacy Network - NYC

Posted by Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC on 04/21/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 05/01/2020
Nomination end - 05/31/2020
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Philanthropy Chair’s role is to create and lead opportunities for CWAN members to give back to their community. The Chairperson will seek out new and continuing organizations with whom to work, as well as partner with other alumni organizations on philanthropic events. The chair can work with members who already work with philanthropic organizations, and create ad-hoc committees as needed to support efforts.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Act as main point of contact with external organizations

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Work with Programming Co-Chairs on event planning.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Represent Cornell

Act as liaison with external organizations

Industry Experience:

Nonprofit

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Veronica McFall

Email:

vem29@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Must be able to commute to NYC for an annual meeting, and to lead and/or support CWAN events on occasion.

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: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Conference call with executive committee as needed. Option for in person meetings locations decided at discretion of the board.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election