Available Position: At-large Board Member
At-Large Board Members serve on the Board of Directors and also one of four committees - Governance, Resource Development, Communications, or Programming. They act as full members of the Board of Directors, and also work alongside a mix of Board and Committee members in ongoing committee work.
We welcome prospective Board Members with years of expertise, and those who want to support our mission while learning more about board service. Our organization benefits from members’ previous experience when serving on the board, and we look to develop the skills of those without board service experience. We have space for a wide variety of ways to contribute and build skills, whether within your current skills or helping you flex and learn in a new workload.
At-large board members will attend full board meetings and respective committee meetings.
Meeting Times:
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The board meets from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Committees meet monthly for 1 or 1.5 hours, at a time selected by the committee as a whole.
In addition to Board duties, every At-Large Board Member serves on one of the following committees:
Resource Development Committee
The Resource Development Committee conducts all strategy and planning around resource development. This includes leading work with individual donors; exploring other funding opportunities such as grants; and securing in-kind donations. Individuals with at least one of the following skills are preferred: grant writing, fundraising, and marketing and outreach.
Feel free to either apply below or reach out to the committee chair for more information:
Jennifer Rogers-Petitt
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is responsible for the management of all communications, public relations, and social media presence. Responsibilities include management and oversight of LOTT’s overall brand tone, style guide, and set of standards; social media accounts; e-newsletters developing, editing and proofing content; and design work.
Feel free to either apply below or reach out to the committee chair for more information:
Robin Stramp
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee focuses on systems, policies, and bylaws. This includes board recruitment and accountability to the Executive Committee in ensuring policies and bylaws are understood and enacted. Individuals with an interest or knowledge of nonprofit policies and implementation and bylaws reviews and amendments are preferred, though we also welcome those seeking to learn more about these processes.
Feel free to either apply below or reach out to the committee chair for more information:
Jen Thorson
Programming Committee
The Programming Committee determines all programming for the organization. This includes recruitment related to programming, such as fellows, mentors, hosts, speakers, etc., as well as promoting, designing, and implementing programming. Individuals with at least one of the following skills are preferred: marketing and outreach, curriculum design, adult education, and application process management.
Feel free to either apply below or reach out to the committee chair for more information:
Mallory Tuominen
Our expectations:
We strive to have a diversity of thought, perspective, and experience on our board to serve our Fellows best.
We ask that At-Large Board candidates:
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Understand that LOTT is an active, working board that powers a volunteer-run organization. As board and committee members, we give our time, expertise, talent, and enthusiasm to make the program happen
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Possess a commitment to the mission of Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
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Maintain a willingness to develop, maintain, and build a resource network for Twin Cities women; and to call upon that network to help LOTT meet its goals.
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Commit to serve a term of two years, with the possibility for renewal
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Participate actively in a committee and its projects
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Have capacity to meet the time requirement of board and committee meetings, and review all materials ahead of those meetings
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Previous community engagement experience preferred but not required
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Make a personally significant financial contribution to LOTT each fiscal year, through standalone or monthly recurring gifts. We have no minimum contribution requirement. Every gift is helpful and valued.
Board members can expect that LOTT will:
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Help Board members gain valuable leadership experience as a board member of a non-profit organization
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Nurture and expand your network among Minneapolis-St. Paul Area women
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Cultivate a transparent, courageous culture where we assume good intent and do what we say we’ll do
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Celebrate your individual successes and our collective ones as we leverage activity into meaningful community contributions
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Value diversity in all its forms
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Provide orientation for new board and committee members
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Share agendas and materials with you at least 24 hours in advance of any meeting
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End each meeting with clear expectations of to do’s and assignments before the next meeting
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Reimburse you for any approved expenses in a timely manner
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Have a preference for local candidates because a strong Minneapolis-St. Paul Area network is important for the role. Remote committee members will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all