ALUMNI BOARD APPLICATION 2009

Alumni Association Board of DirectorsApplication for Membership INTRODUCTION We are seeking alumni to help the University and alumni leaders create a meaningful alumni experience and to

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Application for Membership

INTRODUCTION

We are seeking alumni to help the University and alumni leaders create a meaningful alumni experience and to engage fellow alumni in opportunities that contribute to that experience In the past few years, the Alumni Association has made significant

infrastructure changes to increase the number and ways alumni can makes a personal

or professional commitment by giving back to the University which personifies and supports the GGU mission, including:

 Recognizing outstanding volunteerism, distinguished and community service, philanthropy, and alum of the year at our annual Alumni Awards Luncheon each October

 Thanking the thousands of alumni donors with a personal thank you phone call or note

 Welcoming new alumni at orientations and graduations

 Hosting professional development events and activities where faculty, students, alumni and industry leaders share their expertise and knowledge, (i.e Silicon Valley Forum, Beat the Clock MCLE seminars and reunions, etc.)

 Creating a forum for career networking for alumni at informal mixers hosted after work at locations around the Bay Area and other regional receptions

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes a good Golden Gate University Alumni Association board member?

Candidates for Board members should meet several of these qualifications

 Golden Gate University Alum from a degreed program

 Proactive advocate for the University

 History of financial support to the University (gifts, giving societies, etc) – or is willing to demonstrate financial support

 Past volunteer for University events and programs

 Breadth of experience – non-profit, fundraising

 Past leadership experience

 Willingness to openly interact and engage students and other fellow alumni

 Currently using his/her degree in a professional capacity or is retired

EXPECTATIONS

Board members of the Golden Gate University Alumni Association lead the efforts to foster beneficial connections among alumni, students, faculty, administration, and staff Our continued success depends on the personal commitment and active involvement of

a select group of elected individuals, who embrace the privilege to serve and the

responsibility to lead Board members agree to uphold the board’s mission and meet the responsibilities and expectations detailed below These include, but are not limited to:

Advocacy and Personal Involvement

 Advocate - be well informed to convey the University’s mission and strategies, programs, strength and needs

 Board Meeting Attendance - attend pre-scheduled board meetings (3 minimum)

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 Event and Program Participation - attend 3-5 (minimum) alumni programs, events, and encourage/invite other alumni to participate; volunteer to support these programs and events Attendance (or gift ticket purchase) is expected at the annual awards luncheon in October Attend one alumni thank-a-thon per year

Leadership Development

 Board Recruitment - identify strong candidates for the board who will represent the alumni effectively Identify a successor to recommend for a board position when his/her term is up

 Mentor - be a partner/mentor to a fellow board member

 Strategic Planning - participate in setting annual board/committee goals and objectives at the annual retreat and throughout the year

 Advise – provide input to board leadership regarding alumni services and

programs

Financial Expectations

 Annual Support - make a significant personal leadership gift Gifts or first

payments should be received by December 31 each year

PROCESS

The process to become a board member is as follows:

1 Show intent to contribute to the University in a significant way

2 Be able to meet the qualifications and expectations

3 If you believe you can meet or exceed the qualifications and expectations, submit

an application with a copy of your résumé and statement of purpose

4 Candidates that meet the qualifications and expectations will be assigned a board mentor who will contact you This board mentor will guide you through the rest of the process

5 An interview panel will consist of one current board member, the Alumni

Association Board of Directors President, and a University Advancement staff member Each person will interview the candidate

6 The board will convene afterwards to discuss the interview results and render a decision

7 The candidate will be contacted to discuss the decision and next steps

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APPLICATION

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Date:      

Name:      

Home Address:      

Home Phone: (      )      

Job Title / Employer:      

Work Address:      

Work Phone: (      )      

E-mail address:      

Year(s) of attendance at GGU:      

School: AGENO LAW TAX OTHER

GGU degree(s) and year of degree(s):      

Major:      

Have you ever participated in any alumni events at GGU? If so, which ones?

When you were a student at GGU, did you receive a scholarship?      

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Please include a copy of your résumé/ CV as part of the submission package

Statement of Purpose

Also include a Statement of Purpose (600 words maximum please) When considering what to include in the statement of purpose, please address the following questions

1 What is your particular professional specialty or experience?

2 Briefly describe your interest in serving on the Alumni Association board of directors What do you feel you can contribute to the board?

3 Please describe your other leadership/volunteer experiences

4 What was the highlight of your student experience at GGU?

Please send the completed package of materials (e-mail preferred) to the attention of:

Golden Gate University – Alumni Services

c/o Pollie Robbins – Alumni Services Manager

536 Mission Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: 415-442-7824

Fax: 415-882-1660

E-mail: alumni@ggu.edu

In Closing:

Thank you for taking the time to consider serving as part of the Golden Gate University Alumni Association Board of Directors We welcome the opportunity to consider your application to join us!

/s/ GGU Alumni Association Board of Directors

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