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All board members work together to provide leadership and governance for MNEA and its programs through strategic planning, and management of resources, personnel, and other MNEA bylaw responsibilities.
MNEA board members work to:
Ensure that MNEA provides quality programs to achieve its mission and is thoughtfully managed.
Secure and manage MNEA's human, financial, and material resources and fulfills MNEA's legal obligations.
Become knowledgeable about the operations of MNEA and the audiences that MNEA serves.
Represent MNEA in the community both informally and formally.
Responsibilities for board positions
President Elect (1)
The MNEA President Elect spends one year getting oriented to the board, preparing to serve as President, supporting special initiatives of the board, and beginning to lead and facilitate occasional board meetings and programming/events. The MNEA President Elect acts in the absence of the President to perform duties. This is a three-year position (serving year one as President Elect, year two as President, and year three as Past President). Requires an estimated 4-6 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.President (1)
The MNEA President is the principal officer of the organization, consulting with the Past-President as necessary and supporting the President-Elect to transition into the role. The President sees that the resolutions and directives of the Board are carried into effect, including but not limited to: the mission, vision, and values of the organization, bylaws, fiduciary responsibility, meetings and agendas, policies and procedures, membership, programming, and communications. The President presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and at all meetings of the membership. The President may execute organizational contracts and other documents in writing that may be required or authorized by the Board of Directors. The President represents MNEA and is the liaison to the American Evaluation Association. The President is a voting ex-officio member of all board committees. The President will lead and implement an initiative to contribute to MNEA’s internal processes or external programming. This is a three-year position (serving year one as President Elect, year two as President, and year three as Past President). Requires an estimated 6-15 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.Past President (1)
The MNEA Past President will serve on the Board to provide continuity and advice to the board, current President, and President Elect. The Past President oversees outreach efforts to new and prospective members and coordinates the nominations process. This is a three-year position (serving year one as President Elect, year two as President, and year three as Past President). Requires an estimated 6-10 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.Secretary (1)
The Secretary of MNEA is responsible for keeping the organization's records. The Secretary keeps the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and the membership. The Secretary sends all notices of the Board of Directors meetings and meetings of the membership. The Secretary is responsible for the keeping and organizing of all books, correspondence, committee minutes and papers relating to the business of MNEA, except those of the Treasurer, and ensuring all board members have access. This is a three year position with the opportunity to renew for a second term, totaling six years. All positions are encouraged to support programming and events when possible. Requires an estimated 3-5 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.Treasurer (1)
The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparation of the proposed annual budget and shall keep (or cause to be kept) financial records belonging to MNEA. This includes, but is not limited to, general financial oversight, financial planning, banking, bookkeeping, record keeping and management of annual organization filings. The Treasurer will present to the Board of Directors a report of the finances of MNEA and will make other such reports to the Board of Directors as required. This is a three year position with the opportunity to renew for a second term, totaling six years. All positions are encouraged to support programming and events when possible. Requires an estimated 3-6 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.Program Co-chairs (2)
Two Program Chairs work together to lead MNEA's program development and implementation. This includes: identifying and prioritizing program topics from the Board, members, or other relevant stakeholders aligned with MNEA’s mission, vision, values, and equity priorities; supporting board or committee members in event planning; administering event surveys; and reviewing and updating presenter honorarium and event fee policies and practices. This is a three year position with the opportunity to renew for a second term, totaling six years. All positions are encouraged to support programming and events when possible. Hours are variable, dependent on season and event type (i.e., in-person vs. virtual). Most events continue to be virtual. MNEA has started integrating in-person networking and making connection events. Requires an estimated 6-10 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.
Communications Co-chairs (3)
Three Communications Chairs work together to disseminate information via the MNEA website, email, and social media that keeps membership informed of MNEA activities, events, and relevant professional information to members. This includes contributing to strategy and creating content around MNEA’s mission, vision, values, and equity priorities. The Communications Co-chair is also responsible for setting an overarching communications plan for MNEA and overseeing its brand and website, including maintaining MNEA’s digital presence and creating promotional materials, as necessary. This is a three-year position with the opportunity to renew for a second term, totaling six years. All positions are encouraged to support programming and events when possible. Requires an estimated 3-6 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.
Membership Co-chairs (2)
Two Membership Chairs manage all aspects of the MNEA membership list, including keeping track of dues paid and reminding members whose memberships are about to expire or expired of their opportunity to renew. This includes advertising, outreach, and could also include a membership drive; managing and developing the membership survey; and/or other approaches to engage with and recruit new members to the organization. This is a three year position with the opportunity to renew for a second term, totaling six years. All positions are encouraged to support programming and events when possible. Requires an estimated 3-5 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.
Student Representatives (1-2)
Student Representatives will represent the perspectives of emerging evaluators and those studying evaluation. Student Representatives attend board meetings, provide perspective, organize at least one event annually for students and emerging evaluators interested in the evaluation field, and are encouraged to pursue special projects of interest to them and their area of study or practice. Examples of special projects have included compiling and sharing member profiles, identifying and sharing helpful resources for evaluators, or leading the development, administration, analysis and reporting of a membership survey. The MNEA Board selects the student representatives and they serve a one year term, renewable for up to six years. Requires an estimated 2-5 volunteer hours per month depending on board activities.CONNECT WITH US
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MNEA is a 501(c)6 organization