Apply Now! Board of Directors & Advisory Positions Available

• Board of Directors – Individuals who are willing to be legally and fiscally responsible for the organization, passionate about the mission, commit to 1-3 hours per month for board and committee meetings, commit to 3 year board term, and give or get at minimum $5,000 through personal or corporate contribution.
• Advisory Group – Individuals who are passionate about the mission, commit to 2-5 hours per month for committee meetings and staff discussions, commit to 1 year term, and give or get at minimum $500 through personal or corporate contribution. This is not a fiduciary board position.
• Young Professionals Advisory Group (under 35) – Be a part of our inaugural cohort! This is your time to shine, get creative, and impactful! Individuals who are passionate about the mission, commit to 2-5 hours per month for committee meetings and staff discussions, commit to 2 year term, and give or get at minimum $100 through personal or corporate contribution. This is not a fiduciary board position.

What does “Give or Get” mean? For this organization, you to either donate (give) a certain amount of money every year, paid for out of your own personal resources, or agree to raise the equivalent amount from others, paid by your company, friends joining as members, sponsorship, etc. (get).

• Applicants submit their information via this Introductory Nomination form. Deadline to apply is January 5th.
• If approved by the Nominating Committee, we’ll schedule a short phone or video interview within 1-2 weeks to discuss the nomination with the applicant (including the Board Chair, Board of Director, and/or Nominating Chair).
• Following the interview, the applicant will submit the formal nomination form (stating their intentions to join the board/advisory group and agree to expectations, term, etc.).
• The Board of Directors will vote on approval of all formal nomination applicants during the January annual meeting and May board meeting.

Having an Impact Locally & Globally

• Connect to a Powerful Mission – To ignite our community’s engagement in foreign affairs and its diverse cultures.
• Be apart of Something Bigger than Yourself – Be a part of a leadership team that impacts not only individuals and organizations in the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky region but create impact around the world 
• Gain Access to National & Global Leaders – The Council provides access to speakers, conferences & 1-1 interactions with world-class national and global leaders (including priority access to hosting delegations personally or professionally)

Applying Your Existing Talents & Discover New Ones 

• Apply your existing talents – whether you’ve got experience in law, marketing, education or other functional areas, there’s an opportunity to use your skills to help drive the Council’s mission forward 
• Discover new talents – the Council provides opportunities to learn new leadership & professional skills (e.g. fundraising, project management, finance, etc.) from seasoned peers and staff, as well as by practicing them yourself
• Hone or learn how to be a skilled board member – Practice & perfect applicable and transferable skills regarding board and advisory services (for non-profit or for-profit boards)

Broadening Your Personal & Professional Network

• Connect Globally – Grow your global ties through meetings & interpersonal exchanges with international delegations of students & professional peers. You’ll have plenty of inspiration for places & friends to visit.
• Connect Locally –  The Council’s Board of Directors and Advisory & YP Groups provide a practical & mission-based forum to connect with regionally based leaders from across government, education & industry. 
• Take Your Success to the Next Level – The Council attracts great, globally-minded individuals. Find your next customer, partner or mentor via WAC Board & Advisory groups, committee work and programs.