NEDRA is seeking recommendations for open positions on the board of directors. Both self-nominations or nominations of colleagues are welcome.

To recommend a colleague or yourself as a board candidate, visit the Call for Board Nominations site and complete the official form. Before submitting a nomination, NEDRA encourages you to discuss with your candidate their interest and ability to potentially serve on the board.

NEDRA board members serve a two-year term beginning in July. The board meets several times per year in person and monthly by phone; in addition, board members attend selected NEDRA programs and the annual conference. The board consists of at least 12 directors who rotate responsibilities to:

• Perform executive leadership and governance duties
  
• Organize programs, boot camps, and the annual conference
  
• Produce, edit, and distribute NEDRA News
  
• Maintain the NEDRA website
  
• Design and author marketing materials
  
• Secure sponsors for conference and other programming opportunities
  
• Grow and diversify membership
  
• Collaborate with management association staff
  
• Develop other member services, and manage volunteer committees
  
• Investigate and implement social media and other cutting edge tools to engage members throughout all of New England and provide meaningful content through online or other virtual means
  
• Be passionate advocates for the profession.
  

Board nominee criteria includes:

• Experienced in prospect research, management, analytics, or related industries
  
• Active NEDRA membership
  
• Prior volunteer involvement with NEDRA (e.g. committee member, contributor to NEDRA News, conference presenter, program or RING host, etc.)
  
• Interested in helping others advance in the profession as demonstrated by leadership within the workplace and/or among professionals in the field
  
• Other relevant volunteer experience
  
• Would contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the board (e.g. geographic/institution type/institution size)
  

Upon receipt of a nomination, a member of the Nominating Committee will contact the individual to verify her/his interest in serving on the board and to answer any questions. The nominee will be asked to submit a resume and be interviewed by telephone.

Don’t delay: Nomination Forms must be received by Friday, February 12, 2016.

Questions about the nominating process or duties/time commitment of a board member can be directed to Suzy Campos, chair of the Nominating Committee, at scampos@amherst.edu or 413-542-8263.