Annual Call for Alumni Board Nominees
The Alumni Board Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations for candidates to fill open positions on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The committee relies on alumni insights to help identify individuals who would be valuable additions to the Board.
The following positions are currently open:
- Alumni Trustee –
Act as the liaison between the Alumni Board and the Board of Trustees and relates concerns and accomplishments of one board to the other. The Alumni Trustee supports alumni programs, serve on committees of both Boards as requested, and takes an active role in college fundraising. The individual must possess an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people and demonstrate a commitment to the College and the Alumni Association, have an ability to contribute specific skills, expertise and talents to the efforts of both Boards, as well contribute annual and capital gifts to the College at a significant level. Recognizing that the Alumni Trustee has a responsibility to the College in their role as a member of the Board of Trustees, it is first and foremost important that they make every attempt to attend meetings of the College’s Board of Trustees (3 per year). And while the Alumni Trustee is urged to attend the Alumni Board meetings, it is understandable that they may not be able to attend Alumni Board meetings with regularity. With this in mind, we ask that the Alumni Trustees work in collaboration with the President of the Alumni Association and the Executive Director to establish a system of rotation (on an annual basis) whereby at least one of the Alumni Trustees would attend one of three Alumni Board meetings held throughout the year. The term of office for this position is four years.
- Chair of Young Alumni & Undergraduate Outreach –
Encourages, promotes, and assists in interaction and relationship building between undergraduates, young alumni (graduates of the last decade) and the Alumni Association with the intention of leading to long-term relationships with the College; provides a young alumni perspective to board initiatives and discussions; partners with board chairs and/or staff on initiatives and special projects/events. The Chair must possess the motivation and the willingness to offer time to promote Skidmore, demonstrate leadership capabilities (including the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people), and a demonstrated commitment to the College and the Alumni Association. The term of this position is four years.
- President's Society Chair –
The Presidents Society Chair provides oversight for the Presidents Society fundraising program. This is done by contributing to the program’s overall strategic direction; advising on policies related to Presidents Society fundraising and events; assisting in recruiting, training, and supporting Class Presidents Society Chairs; investing in the Program’s overall goals of increasing leadership financial support; and providing meaningful stewardship opportunities for donors. The Presidents Society Chair will attend regional events, present progress reports to the Alumni Board, and preside at regional, on-campus, and virtual Presidents Society gatherings. Through volunteer or professional experience, the Presidents Society Chair must understand fundraising practices, demonstrate leadership ability, and work collaboratively with members of the Skidmore College community. The Presidents Society Chair must have a demonstrated commitment to the College and to its Alumni Association. The Presidents Society Chair must have the ability to give annually at the Presidents Society level. The Presidents Society Chair serves for a four-year term.
- Chair of Reunion –
Serves as the liaison between Reunion classes and the Office of Advancement, particularly the Office of Alumni Engagement; assists in planning Reunion activities sponsored by the College, and oversees Reunion Weekend in partnership with staff; works closely with class volunteers to assure that planning objectives are met; communicates with Reunion class officers and Reunion chairs; collaborate with alumni board members to increase/diversify attendance at reunions and help attendees build stronger connections for life-time relationships with the College; follow up with staff post-reunion to debrief and identify successes, challenges and/or opportunities. This role requires several public speaking engagements and general participation in Reunion Weekend, including but not limited to, the Alumni Association Recognition Ceremony and the Alumni Memorial Service. The Chair of Reunions may be called upon to support fundraising efforts as needed. The Chair must possess the motivation and the willingness to offer time to promote Skidmore, demonstrate leadership capabilities, including the ability to speak to and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, as well as demonstrate a commitment to the College and the Alumni Association. The term of this position is four years.
- Chair, Regional Programming –
Act as the liaison between regional alumni volunteers and the College; work with the Office of Alumni Engagement staff to identify potential new regional areas and assist in recruiting volunteers to act as officers; Maintain lines of communication with current volunteers and encourage region-to-region communication; Assist in the design and implementation of regional programs on a nationwide basis. The term of this position is four years.
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As you consider potential candidates, please remember that Alumni Board members are expected to attend three board meetings each year on the Skidmore College campus.
The deadline for submissions is November 6, 2026.