Associate Leadership Board members

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Purpose
The American Diabetes Association's Rochester Associate Leadership Board serves as an engagement and fundraising body of leaders and supporters of the American Diabetes Association, its mission, events, and programs. The ADA will utilize the Associate Board as a gateway to cultivate talented volunteers, connect with the local corporate audience, and raise awareness about diabetes among a newer generation.

Goals
In the first year of its founding, the ADA Associate Leadership Board aims to:
* Recruit a Chairperson and any supporting leadership roles
* Recruit 7 - 12 general members
* Host quarterly board meetings, and 1 fundraising event.
* Increase overall awareness of the mission of the American Diabetes Association among a younger demographic.

Expectations
Members will work together to leverage their time, talent and resources to advance the mission of American Diabetes Association. In doing so, all members, at all levels, will be held to the expectations outlined below. It is the hope of Board leadership to ensure member participation and/or encourage increased engagement.

Financial Commitment
Members are responsible to give-or-get monetary or in-kind resources equivalent to, or greater than $1,000 each year. This may include, but is not limited to, captaining a fundraising team, hosting third-party fundraising events, personal fundraising, or securing a corporate gift/sponsorship. Coaching and resources will be provided by ADA staff.

Time Commitment
Board Members are required to attend at least three of the four annual board meetings. Conference call options will be provided as well. Additional time commitments may be necessary for any event planning or participation, team or new member recruitment, or fundraising events. Anticipated: 1-6 hours per month.

Board Framework
* Meetings will be scheduled by Associate Board leadership in coordination with American Diabetes Association staff. These meetings will vary between early morning and evening times and hosted at a central location.
* Each member will serve a term of 2 years, with up to two renewal terms. Annually, members will review their service with Board leadership and/or ADA staff.

Participation
American Diabetes Association Events
- Members should strive to attend one of the Association's annual fundraisers, the Tour de Cure or the Rochester Marathon, each year.

Awareness & Advocacy
- Members will serve as thoughtful advocates for the American Diabetes Association in the community, staying up to date on its mission, programs and events, and notable news.
- Members should introduce the work of the American Diabetes Association to internal networks through word of mouth, events, social media and/or personal introductions, to help increase awareness.

Structure
In year one, the Associate Leadership Board will be led by one Chairperson who will ensure the overall success of the Associate Board. The Chair will be supported by additional leadership roles, including Secretary, Marketing, and Engagement Chairs to ensure constant momentum and engagement of the board.

Chairperson/Co-Chairs
* Purpose: Ensure the overall success and stability of the Associate Board.
* Term: Initial Chairperson will serve for one year in lead role. In year two, a Co-Chair will be recruited or promoted who will take the lead with guidance from the previous Chair. From then on, the body will function with Co-Chairs who alternate lead years and roll off after their second year.
* Role: The Chairperson should set the example of performance and participation for other members of the Associate Board. While he/she does not have to be the top fundraiser, they will be involved, passionate, and engaged with the ADA. He/she should have a history or willingness to drive significant resources for the organization, whether monetary or in-kind.

Basic responsibilities:
* Be the main point of contact between American Diabetes Association and the Associate Leadership Board.
* Along with ADA staff, set meeting schedule and agendas, lead quarterly board meetings, and send any follow up communication for all meetings.
* Represent the ALB in any media opportunities as necessary and in relevant professional capacities. Be willing to recruit talented new Board members when possible.
* Work to ensure board members reach their goals required for participation and fundraising and have access to proper resources for involvement.

Marketing Chair
* Purpose: Promote the ADA brand and year-round event happenings in the media and community.
* Term: 1-year term, with option to renew for another one-year.
* Role: The Marketing Chair coordinates a strategic campaign to increase ADA events and notable news throughout the year. This person assists ADA staff on various marketing projects (event material design, press release drafts and dissemination, etc.) for major program or event initiatives of the Associate Board or ADA (third party events and signature events). This member will report overall progress to the Co-Chairs throughout the year.

Engagement Chair
* Purpose: Ensure effective growth of and establish new member relationships
with the Associate Board.
* Term: 1-year term, with option to renew for another one-year.
* Role: The Engagement Chair will vet, onboard, and welcome new members to the ALB. This role is also responsible for promoting/posting engagement and volunteer opportunities for new and prospective members. This member will report up to the Co-Chairs on overall progress throughout the year.

TO APPLY:
Please send an email with your resume to Nicole Berman, Associate Director of Development, to nberman@diabetes.org, titled 'Associate Leadership Board', explaining your interest in the position and any connection you may have to the American Diabetes Association. For leadership roles please apply by 12/1/18.