Director Elections

SENG is seeking candidates for election to the Board of Directors for the three-year term beginning January 2011. If you value the emotional needs of the gifted, have skills and experience that will compliment the board, are prepared to commit time and energy to a dynamic, working team and aspire to SENG leadership roles, please, submit an application by September 15! Requirements and application guidelines are below.

Qualifications:
Candidates for Director positions shall evidence a committment to the mission of SENG and the social and emotional needs of the gifted. SENG is searching for people with skills to help the organization continue to expand in the areas of effective governance and increased development, as well as those who can contribute to the creation and maintenance of specialized programming. Candidates with strong backgrounds in finance, law, planned giving and information technology are especially needed. SENG directors are part of a working board that commits time to active committee work as well as providing local and national leadership for core constituencies. New Directors should contribute positively to a balanced representation of diverse clients, roles, and geographical areas.

Duties:

Actively participating in the governance process of SENG by:
1. Becoming knowledgeable about all aspects of Board business and responsibilities in order to contribute insights, suggestions, or critical thoughts for Board consideration
2. Attending and actively participating in Board meetings and special retreats (at least 2 annually)
3. Attending the SENG Conference and cultivating the interests of others to attend
4. Cultivating the interests of others to attend the conference
5. Serving on at least one standing committee with active participation involving responsiblities to be carried out in a timely manner
6. Promoting SENG in his/her community and relevant organizations and increasing awareness and interest in supporting SENG and its mission
Actively promoting the financial health of SENG by:

Making a personal contribution to the Annual Fund in an amount appropriate to a meaningful sense of personal investment and ownership
Actively seeking individuals, corporations and/or foundations who might respond to requests for financial support/gifts

Being available for one expenses-only presentation annually
Responding to customer service inquiries forwarded by the SENG staff
Critically reviewing SENG's financial statements on a regular basis
Actively recruiting candidates to fill open Board positions

Application Process:

Complete and submit the online Director Application no later than September 15, 2010.
If you have a relationship with a current Director who might sponsor your application, please indicate this on the application. If you do not, a Director will be assigned to your applicaton.
Candidates will be contacted in early October to schedule a telephone interview.

Election and notification:

All candidates will be advised by email of the election results on November 1, 2010.
New Directors will be assigned a mentor from the current board of directors and will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2011.
Note that new Directors are asked to attend a SENG board meeting to be held in Seattle, January 14-16, 2011.

More Information:
Subject to SENG's finances, and to compliance with SENG's expense reimbursement policy, director's ACTUAL expenses MAY be reimbursed for attendance at meetings and annual conferences.The position is otherwise not remunerated. For more information about Director positions or duties, email office@sengifted.org.