BECOME A NOMACOLUMBUS BOARD MEMBER IN 2025
Want to take on a leadership role with NOMAColumbus?
Please evaluate the open positions below and send any inquiries to Contact@nomacolumbus.org
CORE CRITERIA
Candidate must be willing to represent the chapter and embrace the vision for the organization. They also must be sympathetic and willing to engage with other professionals, firms, and organizations. They should help to empower other voices and celebrate the diversity within our chapter and community
Be in good standing as a member and is current with all membership dues
Commit to attending 75% of scheduled monthly board meetings, in-person or virtual
Commit to attending various events, fundraisers, and all-member meetings throughout the calendar year.
Officers are required to serve the full term of 1 year for a maximum of three consecutive terms.
Officers are encouraged to join other committees
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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Shall keep meeting minutes of The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
Create agenda for board meetings and all member meetings with assistance from the Board and to send to meeting members in a timely fashion prior to meeting.
Keep record of all meeting agendas and minutes
Maintain point of contact for main chapter email (contact@nomacolumbus.org). Position to respond in a timely fashion, and distribute information to appropriate officer or committee chair as necessary.
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The Treasurer will be the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Must prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports to the Board. This includes developing and monitoring internal financial policies to maintain governance, collaborating with committee chairpersons to develop an annual budget and safeguarding chapter’s financial assets and promote transparency in financial matters.
Maintain detailed records of all financial transactions, including payments, deposits, and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Be prepared to speak to any chapter financial inquiries and serve as signatory and oversee the chapter’s bank account, debit cards, and all financial transactions.
Manage insurance coverage and oversee financial risk management.
Keep documentation pertaining to sponsorships and donations for chapter and committees.
Ensure timely filing of taxes and maintain current compliance and ensure best practices with all government requirements and nonprofit financial regulations and standards.
Provide information and support for grant proposals, enhancing funding opportunities, and helping the President to promote opportunities for financial donors for chapter.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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Responsible for managing committee including but not limited to:
Keep updated lists of membership metrics and track growth and share update with the board (biannually). Develop a strategic plan to consistently increase visibility of the organization
Coordinate with VP on reaching out to past members/overdue members
Work with Planning Committee to generate initiatives to increase membership and communication with membership
Maintain main points of contacts of firms and businesses NOMA Columbus
Run and operate all social media, chapter website, and newsletters, with periodic updates on metrics, and share with board and committees prior to posting content
Collaboration with programming and project pipeline committees for any upcoming events and posts as necessary
Ensure events are properly documented and archived
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Responsible for managing committee including but not limited to:
Planning and coordination of all camps; including venue, vendors, programs and activities
Creating events for fundraising and volunteering with the aid of Membership and Outreach and Planning Committee. Coordinate budget and expenses with treasurer & planning during the calendar year
Attend regional and national level Project Pipeline meetings and events and report back to the local chapter. Position to be point of contact for all PP related items.m description
DIRECTORS
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The parliamentarian shall maintain order of all meetings of the board or membership using Roberts Rules of Order.
They also shall maintain and uphold the rules set forth in the NOMAColumbus.
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Work with Membership and Outreach with website to keep accurate history up to date
Maintain historical records with aid of Secretary
Stay current with events and defining our chapter history, along with understanding the diversity of our members’ cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.