NAPA Board Elections 2020: Vice Chair & Treasurer

October 4th, 2020

On behalf of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) headquarters, we hereby announce the 2020 elections for Vice Chair and Treasurer open. The overall Board shall be responsible for executing the agenda and policies of NAPA during the process.

All applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for candidacy:

  • Must be a member of a current NAPA member organization
  • Must be an alumna/alumnus in good standing, preferably a member who is 4 years post graduation

The elected Vice Chair and Treasurer will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

Vice Chair, 2020-2022

As Vice Chair, you work closely with the Executive Board on strategic planning of NAPA and the advancement of the AAGLO fraternal movement. A successful Vice Chair will maintain strong communications with the Past Chair, Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Staff Directors, our membership organizations, and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Sets the strategic direction of NAPA with Executive Board
  • Presides over NAPA Board & Officer meetings if Chair is unable to attend meeting
  • Sets the strategic direction of NAPA with Executive Board
  • Spearhead leadership pipeline
  • Lead Presidents Academy
  • Review expansion applications with board and provide feedback
  • Keep organized, detailed records of all projects and documents
  • Develop initiatives as needed.
  • Maintain relationships with higher education associations/community (ad-hoc)
  • Ensure NAPA policies and procedures are followed and implemented accordingly

Required Skills & Qualifications
3+ years in the NAPA affiliated organization. Alumni status in member organization. Prior NAPA board appointment and service.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
4+ years of volunteer board experience on National Board and/or related nonprofit and community organization.

Treasurer, 2020-2022

As Treasurer, you work closely with the Executive Board on strategic planning of NAPA and the advancement of the AAGLO fraternal movement. The Treasurer maintains the NAPA budget, maintains non-profit status, and provides development opportunities for NAPA. A successful Treasurer will maintain strong communications with the Past Chair, Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Staff Directors, our membership organizations, and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Sets the strategic direction of NAPA with Executive Board
  • Oversee and manage NAPA finances
  • Develop and release a (bi)annual internal and public annual report
  • Work closely with Board develop an annual budget for the association
  • Help maintain 501(c)4 status and appropriate documents
  • Work closely with Chair develop an annual budget for the association
  • Develop and work with NAPA staff to release a (bi)annual internal and public annual report
  • Keep organized, detailed records of all finance documents, projects, and documents
  • Develop initiatives as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications
3+ years in the NAPA affiliated organization. Alumni status in member organization. Experience in accounting and/or finance.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
4+ years of volunteer board experience on National Board and/or related nonprofit and community organization. Professional experience in banking, finance, accounting. CPA credential.

Required Meetings

  • Monthly NAPA remote conference calls with member organizations
  • NAPA Board & Officer remote conference calls
  • Attendance at two NAPA Board Meetings (April and October)
  • Attendance at Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Annual Meeting in December

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, October 30 and should include:

  • Completion of the Online Application: https://forms.gle/TE37Gr41TpvGDTK76
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (academic, work, and involvement history)
  • Professional Headshot

Please submit your application and send the documents in Microsoft Word format (.doc) via email to chair@napa-online.org and elections@napa-online.org.

The elected officers will begin their two-year terms in October. Both positions are volunteer positions with expected 10-15 hours of service per month. Candidates are expected to attend and participate in a Q&A session that will be held during NAPA’s conference call on Sunday, Nov. 1. More information will follow after the application period.

As active alumnae/alumni members of the fraternal community, we encourage you to consider serving our community in a greater capacity by applying for the NAPA Executive Board. For any inquiries and/or concerns, please address them to chair@napa-online.org.

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About NAPA
NAPA organizations set the gold standard for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) fraternities and sororities. In addition to meeting the association’s base standards, NAPA member organizations are exposed to resources and expertise to help them continually improve and be the best they can be. Universities, Greek Councils, and students want the best APIDA fraternities and sororities on campus, and they can find them in NAPA.

Contact
Bilal Badruddin, Chair
National APIDA Panhellenic Association
chair@napa-online.org

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