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2019 Board of Directors Nomination Form

Overview of the Call for Board of Director Nominations

2019 Call for Board of Director Nominations from Community-Based Members

Global Ties U.S. is now accepting nominations for our Board of Directors from Community-Based Members. Details for the nomination process are noted below.

To submit a nomination, please use the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Shuklabaidya at mutter@globaltiesus.org
Global Ties U.S. relies on its Board of Directors to drive strategy, assess effectiveness, and ensure adequate financial resources. Prospective members can expect a fast-paced and rewarding experience, helping to lead a dynamic and evolving organization. Board terms are three years in length and require a commitment to ongoing committee work, fundraising, strategic planning, and making a financial contribution. Members can serve up to two three-year terms. During the next two months, we are seeking a new board member for a three year term beginning March 1, 2020.

Based on a recent needs assessment conducted by the Board of Directors, Global Ties U.S. seeks a leader from a Community-Based Member organization that is preferably located in the U.S. South, Mid-Atlantic, or New England regions.
Global Ties U.S. Board members are to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide thought leadership, strategic vision, and organizational direction for Global Ties U.S.;
  • Assist the organization with development, partnership formation, and fundraising;
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity;
  • Satisfy all fiduciary and legal responsibilities;
  • Advocate for Global Ties U.S. mission, and person-to-person exchanges at the local, state, and federal levels;
  • Provide general oversight of the organization and act to strengthen the organization and affiliates;
  • Attend and participate actively in three board meetings per year (at least two are required to stay in good standing), which take place in the following locations:
    • March (starting in 2021) – Washington, DC
    • July – Various domestic locations
    • November – Washington, DC
  • Serve on at least one Global Ties U.S. Board committee, and attend and participate actively in Board committee meetings;
  • Make a minimum annual contribution of $1,000, support Global Ties U.S. fundraising efforts, and otherwise consider Global Ties U.S. to be a philanthropic priority;
  • Follow all Global Ties U.S. Board policies, including the conflict of interest, confidentiality, and expense/travel policies.
1. Have you discussed the following topics with your candidate? *This question is required.
The candidate is aware of the role of Global Ties U.S. and its mission.
The candidate is able to attend at least two (2) of the three (3) meetings held annually.
The candidate has previous nonprofit leadership experience.
The candidate has experience serving on a Board of Directors.
The candidate is willing to make a minimum annual financial contribution of $1000 or more to Global Ties U.S. as well as reach out to potential donors to secure additional private funds.
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