*Leadership Development Committee Chair
Description
Deadline to Apply: September 23, 2024
Purpose
The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) is a standing committee whose purpose is to assist International Council (IC) in:
- Developing future leaders for board and committee level service within Gamma Phi Beta and in the inter-fraternal world through educational programming and cultivation.
- Developing a leadership strategy to ensure that effective, transparent preparations are made to support the Sorority’s strategic, policy-driven governance model.
- Cultivating and tracking future leaders in the leadership pipeline.
Responsibilities
Partner with key stakeholders and committee members in advancement of the following:
- Programming: Develop and refine leadership education programming focused on board and committee level service skills.
- Cultivation: Connect with and support women in their Gamma Phi Beta leadership journey.
- Leadership experience: Foster continuity and relevance of LDC programs by curating member feedback to ensure the LDC is creating the best possible experience. Identify gaps in current experience or offerings and build a roadmap for future projects or improvements in collaboration with the programming and cultivation teams.
Expectations
- This role requires five to 10 hours per month on average, with up to five additional hours while educational programs are live if the team member is participating in the program.
- Communicate appropriately via email, phone and text among LDC members and with relevant workforce partners.
- Participate in all conference calls (approximately one to two per month) and review notes.
- Members of the LDC may be expected to travel for meetings and events (i.e. LDC meeting, Real Leadership Institute).
- Complete onboarding with the previous LDC chairwoman.
- Review committee charter and other pertinent documents as assigned.
- Participate in the interview process for any new LDC members, and complete one-on-one onboarding with any new LDC members.
- Serve on a working group (potentially as chair) focused on educational programming or member cultivation.
- Submit quarterly reports of the LDC to International Council.
- Complete basic Fidelity volunteer modules.
- Pay annual international alumnae dues or be a Life Loyal member.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Competencies and Experiences
- Previous Gamma Phi Beta volunteer experience.
- Previous Gamma Phi Beta board experience (Sorority, Foundation, Facilities Management Company) or experience working with executive, nonprofit or community boards.
- Experience in non-Gamma Phi Beta leadership programs or experiences.
- Effective and clear communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional teamwork skills.
- Ability to think creatively and inclusively.
- Ability to develop short- and long-term strategies for new initiatives.
- Passion for developing and facilitating in-person and on online platforms.
- Display integrity and honesty consistent with the Sorority’s values.
- A solid desire and commitment to create and execute a sustainable leadership development strategy to prepare volunteers for high level service for the Sorority and beyond.