Call for Nominations: Penn State Extension Philadelphia Advisory Board

Posted by on October 24, 2011

Penn State Extension Philadelphia Advisory Board
Call for Nominations

Penn State Extension Philadelphia, the non-profit, community based arm of Penn State University, is accepting nominations for its Advisory Board. Penn State Extension reaches out to city youth and their families using the tools of hands-on science and education to improve quality of life. Our Nutrition, Urban Agriculture and 4-H programs, in collaboration with area partners, enable youth and their families to develop life skills and build community.

The purpose of the Board is to:
Provide guidance and support to the operation of the Penn State Extension Philadelphia program; develop relationships with Penn State Alumni located in Philadelphia; advocate for policies to improve Penn State Extension Philadelphia programming efforts; alert Penn State leadership of the needs of staff in Philadelphia; assist with fundraising; develop potential program partnerships.

We are especially interested in the following skills/knowledge:

• Fundraising contacts, experience and skills
• Marketing & publications skills
• Partnership development skills
• Media relationships/skills
• Event coordination skills
• Successful participation on other nonprofit boards

Responsibilities of Penn State Extension Board Member:

• Establish, update and ensure adherence to the organization’s mission and vision
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with the organization’s bylaws and legal documents
• Attend Board orientation meeting and training.
• Attend a minimum of two-thirds (or 66%) of all scheduled Board meetings

Participate in at least one committee:
o Advocacy
o Partnerships
o Annual Meeting & Events
o Fundraising
o Marketing & Publications
o Alumni Relations

The initial term of a Board member shall be two (2) years and the terms will be staggered as to termination date so that positions on the Extension Board are elected and appointed annually. Board members may serve for an unlimited number of renewable terms, provided that the Board member remains in an “active” status by attending a minimum of two-thirds of all Board meetings.

How to Nominate:
Please submit names via email to Theresa Lorentson (tdl11@psu.edu), by December 1.

Nominees must accept the nomination before they will be considered. Nominations should include contact info for the nominee, a bio for the nominee, a statement about why they are being nominated. Nominees do NOT need to be alumni of Penn State University to eligible.