CAN PRESIDENT   (Elected Officer Position)
This position is responsible for providing guidance and vision to the organization including goal setting and strategy cultivation.

Description:

• Ensures that the Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, and all other Chapter Members are fully informed of association's terms and conditions, as well as the important factors influencing them. 
• Attends all meetings of the Board of Directors & Monthly Membership Meetings
• Plans, formulates, and recommends for the approval of the board of directors basic policies and programs that will further association objectives.
• Works closely with the CAN Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and the Board of Directors to develop and implement CAN's strategic mission. 
• Executes all decisions of the board of directors except when directors specifically make other assignments.
• Develops specific administrative policies, procedures, and programs to implement the general policies of the board of directors.
• Plans the general administration of the entire association operation.
• Works closely with the Treasurer and Vice President to research, identify and implement perspective partners and sponsorship opportunities.
• Directs and coordinates in conjunction with Vice President and Communication, Community Service, Social and Sports Committees all approved staff programs, projects, and major activities.
• Provides the necessary liaison and staff support to committee chairpersons to enable committees to properly perform their functions, ensures that committee decisions and recommendations are submitted to the board of directors for approval.
• Serves as a member of the Ad Hoc Scholarship committee
• Executes contracts and commitments as authorized by the board of directors or within established policies.
• Works closely with the Vice-President to cultivate and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors, business and community leaders, media representatives, to promote CAN.
• Exercises control of budget and all arrangements to meet financial objectives.
• Acts as spokesperson as needed or when association officers are unavailable.
• Carries out other general responsibilities as officers and board of directors may request.
• Establishes positive working communications of mutual respect with the following: 
   (1)  Leadership of the Board of Directors
   (2)  Board Committees
   (3)  CAN Committees

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from four-year college or university
• 2+ years of experience working on a board of directors or in an officer capacity either in a corporate or non-profit setting or within candidates respective alumni chapter (latter is preferred but not pre-requisite)
• Must be able to attend CAN monthly membership meetings and other meetings as identified throughout the course of business
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to being a team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be an active part of CAN (at least 2 years) and have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the organization, the mission statement and its members

CAN VICE PRESIDENT   (Elected Officer Position) CURRENTLY VACANT
This position works closely with the President to set long term vision of organization while keeping short term goals on target.

Description:

• Acts/serves as the president/chair in his or her absence; assists the president/chair on his/her specified duties or other duties as designated.
• Frequently assigned to special areas and committees of responsibility, including organizational structure, scholarship, sponsorship, etc.
• In instances where there is too much work generally or in a particular area for the regular officers or committee chairs, the Vice-President has whatever role is set in the By-laws.
• Acts as spokesperson as appropriate.
• Researches and investigates new program opportunities and works with the President to develop new initiatives. 
• Works with the Treasurer to research and identify perspective partners and sponsorship opportunities, and work with the President and Treasurer to implement.
• Suggests and works to establish strategy and fundraising goals.
• Evaluates how goals are being met.
• Serves as the Chair of the Ad Hoc Scholarship Committee.
• Along with the Treasurer, works at the direction of the President to plan, schedule, organize, direct, and evaluate CAN’s fundraising plan and programs.
• The Vice President maintains a close working relationship with the CAN President, CAN board, various committees and the Advisory Committee to communicate CAN’s plans and progress. Contact with Social Committee and Sports Chair and volunteers to coordinate all events (social, community service, membership, fundraising).
• The Vice President assists the President in working to cultivate and maintain relationships with partners, sponsors, business and community leaders, media representatives, to promote CAN.
• Provides the necessary staff support and leadership to execute the strategic plan, its programs and implement its objectives development program and fulfill its objectives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from four-year college or university
• One or more years of experience working on a board of directors or in an officer capacity either in a corporate or non-profit setting or within candidates respective alumni chapter (latter is preferred but not pre-requisite)
• Must be able to attend CAN monthly membership meetings and other meetings as identified throughout the course of business
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to being a team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be an active part of CAN (at least 2 years) and have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the organization, the mission statement and its members

CAN TREASURER      (Elected Officer Position)
This position is the principal financial officer of the Organization.

Description:

• Responsible for  (a) the maintenance of adequate books of account; (b) all accounts receivable and payable (c) monthly & year end reconciliation
• Reviews all receipts and disbursements, ascertains correct account distribution and ensuring all support documentation is accurate and in order
• Ensuring that all funds are properly deposited in organization’s designated depository. reconcile On-Line Merchant account receivables & create financial reports
• Render monthly and annual financial reports of the corporation to the Board of Directors.
• Overseeing the preparation of the annual budget and monitoring its implementation.
• Work with our outside CPA firm to ensuring that all Federal, State, and local financial reports are filed on a timely basis.
• Contract with an independent CPA to conduct an annual financial audit.
• Signing financial forms and instruments as necessary.
• Carry out Treasurer duties while adhering to the CAN organization’s mission & strategic plan to fulfill the mission

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of QuickBooks software
• Knowledge of fund accounting systems and internal control requirements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, budgets, and budget projections.
• Ability to work in a team and to delegate responsibility.
• Ability to develop methods or make recommendations of maintaining positive cash flow.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the purpose and programs of the organization.
• Knowledge of and skills in financial planning.
• A CPA License a plus but not required
• Past Treasurer Board experience strongly recommended

ADVISORY COMMITTEE DIRECTORS (3 Total - Elected Positions)
These positions serve as representatives of the Advisory Committee on the CAN Board to ensure the Capital Alumni Network continues to promote and serve the best interests of its constituents.

Description:

• Participates in day-to-day operations of the CAN Board of Directors
• Serves as a liaison between one of the standing Committees (Business Development, Communications, Community Service, Social, Sports), the Advisory Committee and the Board
• Duties as assigned by officers
• Attendance at monthly membership meetings, board meetings as deemed necessary and appropriate
• Votes on matters brought before the Board of Directors
• Serves as base of knowledge, valuable resource for organization as a whole

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from four-year college or university
• Board experience desirable. This may be alumni chapter or other local association/organization experience
• Active in CAN with a strong knowledge of the mission of the Capital Alumni Network and its members/member institutions
• Must be able to attend monthly meetings, Committee meetings and board meetings

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
The Business Development Director will be responsible for leading the strategic business initiatives of the Capital Alumni Network and will serve as an informative point of contact for businesses and organizations within the D.C. metropolitan area, looking to develop relationships with CAN.

Description:

• This position will be tasked with identifying and managing general and event-specific sponsorships and the development/production of marketing materials designed to attract organizations whose missions, goals and visions align with those of CAN.
• The Director will work closely with the CAN Treasurer and Committee Chair Directors to solicit and manage sponsorships and to brand the Capital Alumni Network in a manner that is advantageous to both the organization and its member chapters.
• The Director will also interact with individual chapters, identifying and managing business initiatives specific to individual chapters' interests, needs and goals.
• The time commitment for this position, above and beyond time devoted to the issues listed above, will include CAN monthly meetings and monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. It may also involve meetings with outside businesses and organizations or other third parties as the committee's agenda is developed.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from four-year college or university 
• Board experience desirable. This may be alumni chapter or other local association/organization experience 
• Active in CAN with a strong knowledge of the mission of the Capital Alumni Network and its members/member institutions
• Must be able to attend monthly meetings, Committee meetings and board meetings
• The ideal candidate should be energetic, have excellent communication and people skills and the ability to leverage their resources to identify, engage and secure new opportunities for the organization. 
• Marketing, Sales or Development experience is an asset