ALUMNI BOARD APPLICATION 2009

Alumni Association Board of Directors
Application for Membership
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking alumni to help the University and alumni leaders create a meaningful
alumni experience and to engage fellow alumni in opportunities that contribute to that
experience. In the past few years, the Alumni Association has made significant
infrastructure changes to increase the number and ways alumni can makes a personal
or professional commitment by giving back to the University which personifies and
supports the GGU mission, including:
 Recognizing outstanding volunteerism, distinguished and community service,
philanthropy, and alum of the year at our annual Alumni Awards Luncheon each
October
 Thanking the thousands of alumni donors with a personal thank you phone call or
note
 Welcoming new alumni at orientations and graduations
 Hosting professional development events and activities where faculty, students,
alumni and industry leaders share their expertise and knowledge, (i.e. Silicon
Valley Forum, Beat the Clock MCLE seminars and reunions, etc.)
 Creating a forum for career networking for alumni at informal mixers hosted after
work at locations around the Bay Area and other regional receptions

QUALIFICATIONS
What makes a good Golden Gate University Alumni Association board member?
Candidates for Board members should meet several of these qualifications.
 Golden Gate University Alum from a degreed program
 Proactive advocate for the University
 History of financial support to the University (gifts, giving societies, etc) – or is
willing to demonstrate financial support
 Past volunteer for University events and programs
 Breadth of experience – non-profit, fundraising
 Past leadership experience

 Willingness to openly interact and engage students and other fellow alumni
 Currently using his/her degree in a professional capacity or is retired

EXPECTATIONS
Board members of the Golden Gate University Alumni Association lead the efforts to
foster beneficial connections among alumni, students, faculty, administration, and staff.
Our continued success depends on the personal commitment and active involvement of
a select group of elected individuals, who embrace the privilege to serve and the
responsibility to lead. Board members agree to uphold the board’s mission and meet the
responsibilities and expectations detailed below. These include, but are not limited to:
Advocacy and Personal Involvement
 Advocate - be well informed to convey the University’s mission and strategies,
programs, strength and needs.
 Board Meeting Attendance - attend pre-scheduled board meetings (3 minimum).

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Event and Program Participation - attend 3-5 (minimum) alumni programs,
events, and encourage/invite other alumni to participate; volunteer to support
these programs and events. Attendance (or gift ticket purchase) is expected at
the annual awards luncheon in October. Attend one alumni thank-a-thon per year.

Leadership Development
 Board Recruitment - identify strong candidates for the board who will represent

the alumni effectively. Identify a successor to recommend for a board position
when his/her term is up.
 Mentor - be a partner/mentor to a fellow board member.
 Strategic Planning - participate in setting annual board/committee goals and
objectives at the annual retreat and throughout the year.
 Advise – provide input to board leadership regarding alumni services and
programs.
Financial Expectations
 Annual Support - make a significant personal leadership gift. Gifts or first
payments should be received by December 31 each year.

PROCESS
The process to become a board member is as follows:
1. Show intent to contribute to the University in a significant way.
2. Be able to meet the qualifications and expectations.
3. If you believe you can meet or exceed the qualifications and expectations, submit
an application with a copy of your résumé and statement of purpose.
4. Candidates that meet the qualifications and expectations will be assigned a
board mentor who will contact you. This board mentor will guide you through the
rest of the process.
5. An interview panel will consist of one current board member, the Alumni
Association Board of Directors President, and a University Advancement staff
member. Each person will interview the candidate.
6. The board will convene afterwards to discuss the interview results and render a
decision.
7. The candidate will be contacted to discuss the decision and next steps.

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APPLICATION
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Date:      
Name:      
Home Address:      
Home Phone: (     )      
Job Title / Employer:      
Work Address:      
Work Phone: (     )      
E-mail address:      
Year(s) of attendance at GGU:      
School:

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GGU degree(s) and year of degree(s):      
Major:      
Have you ever participated in any alumni events at GGU? If so, which ones?
     
When you were a student at GGU, did you receive a scholarship?      

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Résumé/CV
Please include a copy of your résumé/ CV as part of the submission package.
Statement of Purpose
Also include a Statement of Purpose (600 words maximum please). When considering
what to include in the statement of purpose, please address the following questions.
1. What is your particular professional specialty or experience?
2. Briefly describe your interest in serving on the Alumni Association board of
directors. What do you feel you can contribute to the board?
3. Please describe your other leadership/volunteer experiences.
4. What was the highlight of your student experience at GGU?
Please send the completed package of materials (e-mail preferred) to the attention
of:
Golden Gate University – Alumni Services
c/o Pollie Robbins – Alumni Services Manager
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-442-7824
Fax: 415-882-1660
E-mail:

In Closing:
Thank you for taking the time to consider serving as part of the Golden Gate University
Alumni Association Board of Directors. We welcome the opportunity to consider your
application to join us!

/s/ GGU Alumni Association Board of Directors

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