Development Advisory Board

Mission Focused

• Be informed about the School’s mission, services, policies, and programs
• Support the mission, philosophy, and goals of the SOE

Roles

• Members will serve on one or two Task Forces that develop and implement a plan to address each of the primary Board initiatives (Membership, Fundraising, JEDI, Informed Advocacy & Outreach). The Chairs of these Task Forces, along with the Board Chair, form an Executive Committee.  
• The Board initiatives and corresponding Task Forces will be reviewed annually by the Dean and Board members.

Responsibilities

• Serve a renewable three-year term of service with annual review of involvement
• Devote adequate time, share professional expertise, advise, and offer perspectives on issues of importance to the School
• Implement the Board initiatives as outlined by Task Force action plans
• Attend Board meetings, Task Force meetings, and SOE functions as often as possible
• Respond in a timely manner to requests from SOE for input on projects, completion of assignments, feedback, and information

Fundraising

• Understand and support the School’s development efforts
• Grow the School’s development resources and opportunities by supporting and advocating for the Dean’s strategic vision for the School
• Participate in membership giving to the SOE through annual contributions and periodic campaigns to the greatest extent possible
• Invite appropriate individuals, corporations, or organizations into a close relationship with the School by working with Development Staff in identifying and introducing new potential supporters

Engagement & Advocacy

• Interact with faculty, staff, students, and programs in the SOE in order to be an informed advocate
• Serve as a strong advocate to promote the SOE to friends, community members, colleagues, parents, alumni, and potential donors
• Serve as a positive role model through interaction with SOE students
• Be willing and accessible to share personal and professional area of expertise with the Board and staff
• Participate in Boulder Campus and CU System activities including Alumni Association, CU Advocates, and Heritage Society
• Advocate, assist, and advise on opportunities for collaboration with industry, cross-campus units, school districts, and other University associations
• Host, suggest, and organize engagement events involving key constituents

Integrity & Ethics

• Safeguard proprietary information and comply with rules and regulations of the University
• Adhere to standards of ethical conduct and act in best interests of the organization
• Refrain from any activity that presents a potential conflict of interest
• Show positive regard and respect for the organization and other Board members
• Speak with one voice as a representative of the School

Building Capacity

• Suggest possible Board nominees who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the School
• Use every opportunity to heighten the profile of the School in the community

School of Education Responsibilities

• Send appropriate and timely materials clearly outlining Board responsibilities, meetings, and agendas
• Provide training and information for advocating support for the School
• Communicate regularly on news and events of the School
• Respond in a timely manner to requests from Board members