Our Board.
The board is made up of elected or appointed member volunteers who jointly oversee the activities of the organization. MNODN is governed by a set of organizational bylaws and the board’s activities are guided by a strategic plan in which members of the organization as a whole provide input and ideas. The board strives to meet the professional needs of its members who participate in the learning and sharing of organizational development theories and practices.
Typical duties of the board members include:
Govern the organization through policies and objectives;
Ensure adequate financial resources;
Create learning and networking opportunities for members;
Grow a strong membership base to share organizational development theory and practice;
Communicate and market information and opportunities to members; and
Create opportunities to acknowledge scholars and practitioners.
A full description of the specific duties of each Board role is available by request. The Board solicits new board members each year in April with selection taking place by June.
A full description of the specific duties of each Board role is available by request. The Board solicits new board members each year in April with selection taking place by June.
Interested in a Board Role?
The MNODN Board is actively recruiting for three positions. These two-year terms will begin on September 1st , 2024. Please click on the link corresponding to each position to view the respective job description.
In addition to our recruitment effort for Board positions, we seek to form committees of 2-3 individuals to support each board function. These committees are opportunities for volunteer- based community development for MNODN by committing up to 5 hours per month (based on community needs).
Serving on a Board Committee is perfect for individuals who are passionate about MNODN and field at large who wish to contribute their influence to further shape the community. We wish to form Board Committees to support the following areas:
Programming
Membership, Networking, and the Mentor Program
Marketing, Social Media, and Communications
More information on Board Committee structure and responsibilities are available upon request. If you are interested in serving on the MNODN Board or on a Board Committee, please email our Chair, Alex Dutch-Greene (adutchgreene@gmail.com).
Your contribution will help to:
Play a pivotal role in developing and supporting the execution of MNODN monthly programming
Collaborate with subject matter experts to help prepare their workshops and ensure maximum engagement and impact
Assist with the planning of MNODN in-person events and other new programming initiatives
Manage key tasks including scheduling, logistics and resource coordination
Potential to host MNODN programming events when needed
This is an exciting opportunity to:
Gain valuable experience and grow your skills in the OD space
Contribute to the ongoing growth and impact of MNODN
Learn from seasoned OD professionals and build your network
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
If interested, please contact Matthew Pfeffer at matthew.m.pfeffer@gmail.com for more information!
Recruiting Efforts:
Meet the Board
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Alex Dutch-Greene
CHAIR
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Andrew Fischer Beard
TREASURER
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Teresa Gan Wolfe
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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Matthew Pfeffer
PROGRAMMING
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Janice Jaguszewski
MEMBERSHIP & NETWORKING
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Solice Williams-Lloyd, Secretary