Board Or Committee Member

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) ignites women to lead with confidence. When women lead with confidence, their leadership builds stronger, more equitable communities that transform the world. We want you to help us live out our mission and are seeking board and Committee Members for terms beginning in July 2024. 

Leaders of Today and Tomorrow is a professional development program that focuses on empowering aspiring women leaders to develop their potential to be leaders professionally, personally, in their communities, and beyond. We welcome applications from every aspiring and emerging leader who would like to develop their skills and participate in our leadership program designed for women.

We ask that candidates:

• Understand that LOTT is an active, working board that powers a volunteer-run organization. As board and Committee Members, we give our time, expertise, talent, and enthusiasm to make the program happen
• Possess a commitment to the mission of Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
• Are willing to develop, maintain, and build a resource network for Twin Cities women and call upon that network to help LOTT meet its goals.
• Commit to serve a term of one year (committee) or two years (board), with the possibility of renewal
• Participate actively in a committee and its projects
• Have the capacity to meet the time requirement of board and committee meetings, review all materials ahead of those meetings
• Previous community engagement experience preferred but not required
• Make a personally significant financial contribution to LOTT each fiscal year through standalone or monthly recurring gifts. We have no minimum contribution requirement. Every gift is helpful and valued.

• Help Board and Committee members gain valuable leadership experience as a board member of a non-profit organization
• Nurture and expand your network among Minneapolis-St. Paul Area women
• Cultivate a transparent, courageous culture where we assume good intent and do what we say we’ll do
• Celebrate your individual successes and our collective ones as we leverage activity into meaningful community contributions
• Value diversity in all its forms
• Provide orientation for new board and Committee Members
• Share agendas and materials with you at least 24 hours in advance of any meeting
• End each meeting with clear expectations of to-do’s and assignments before the next meeting
• Reimburse you for any approved expenses in a timely manner
• Have a preference for local candidates because of a strong Minneapolis-St. Paul Area network is important for the role. Remote Committee Members will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all