National Not-for-Profit Council Committee Member

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Starts: Oct 13, 2023
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Description:

National Not-for-Profit Council Committee Member

Description 

The Not-for-Profit Council (NFP) Leadership Committee is an operational committee of the American Camp Association. The committee slate will be developed through referrals. The chair will be chosen by the membership of the leadership committee. In partnership and coordination with ACA staff and ACA volunteers, the NFP committee members and NFP chair work to meet the needs of NFP members, connecting them to resources and elevating nonprofit camp voices in ACA. 

Qualifications and Experience  

  • Work for a nonprofit camp or program.  

  • Knowledge of and passion for camp and the American Camp Association. 

  • An active member of ACA. 

  • Volunteer leadership experience preferred, preferably within ACA. 

  • Experience with strategic thinking, high-level planning, and developing implementation plans. 

  • Ability to contribute through formal and informal channels and influence. 

  • Ability to identify needs and provide recommendations.  

Participation Includes 

  • Work with the chair and the committee to plan networking/ engagement opportunities and content of interest to nonprofit camps. 

  • Assist in the creation/curation of resources to support nonprofit camps and programs. 

  • Speak publicly and deliver content. 

 Essential Responsibilities 

  • Ability to listen, analyze, think creatively, work well with individuals and groups, balance volunteer tasks with other commitments, manage time, and adhere to deadlines. 

  • Ability to complete quality projects/initiatives in a timely manner. 

  • Ability to cultivate and recruit potential future NFP volunteer leaders. 

  • Possess honesty, be sensitive to and have tolerance of differing views, be friendly, have a responsive and patient approach, have community-building skills, possess personal integrity, and possess dedication to ACA. 

  • Work with NFP chair, leadership committee, ACA staff, and other ACA volunteers to develop an annual plan of work aligning with ACA’s priorities and the needs of NFP participants.  

  • Keep current on ACA, Inc. growth strategy initiatives and NFP priorities.  

  • Follow all applicable ACA policies and procedures.  

  • Attend all NFP leadership committee meetings (in person or virtual). 

Time Commitment 

  • Serve a three-year term, renewable for up to two consecutive terms (six years total) 

  • Attend NFP leadership committee meetings, support the ACA National NFP event (currently the NFP breakfast), and any other events planned by the committee.  

  • Project work with committees and task forces is ongoing. Approximately 3-4 hours per quarter outside of summer. 

  • Communicate with ACA staff and other volunteers in a timely and professional manner. 

Volunteers Needed:

2 (2 open slots)

Experience Required:

1 to 3 Years Industry Experience

Points:

3

Contact:

Grechen Throop


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