Regional Directors

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I am learning more about nonprofit governance and administration from a 501(c)(7) and 501(c)(10) point of view due to having run for a national office in APO, my activity in APhiA, and my conversations with friends who are active in their respective GLOs.

One of the things we've all been discussing in our circle lately is board structure, and in particular, the role and duties of regional directors on the board.

One NPHC, for example, has a board of directors which consists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and regional directors. There is an executive director who has about a ten-person staff which deals with communications, finance, and membership services.

One NIC org has a president, secretary, treasurer, and several members at large. They also have an executive director who has a staff of about 35, which includes what they call regional directors. Their RDs are more like traveling consultants. The other paid staff deal with the usual HQ issues: finance, communications, risk management, etc. In my opinion, it functions as a traditional 501(c)(3) charity would, making the board exclusively responsible for strategic planning and the staff responsible for chapter operations.

While every organization is different, I would say that most NPHCs place a lot of day-to-day responsibilities with the volunteer regional directors, with everything from approving membership intake to being the lead on risk management issues.

So my questions to you, oh brilliant and wise people of GreekChat:

1) Are your Regional Directors volunteers/national board members? Or are they paid staff?

2) What do your regional directors do?

and the bonus question for our advanced Greek Chatters:

3) What would you define to be the ideal job description for a regional director, whether paid or volunteer?

So true. Our regional director is in my chapter and let's just say, she might as well have a second job.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

So true. Our regional director is in my chapter and let's just say, she might as well have a second job.

RIGHT.

Not to mention the great liability involved when it comes to risk management issues.

Yes, there is usually some sort of insurance for board members, but still....

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

RIGHT.

Not to mention the great liability involved when it comes to risk management issues.

Yes, there is usually some sort of insurance for board members, but still....

I know and I meant to say, a second "full-time" job. I like the part about chartering new chapters because I like bringing new members in but the rest of it... I will not be running for that position any time soon.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

RIGHT.

Not to mention the great liability involved when it comes to risk management issues.

Yes, there is usually some sort of insurance for board members, but still....

I seriously could not IMAGINE our ADCSs (Sigma version of regional directors) NOT getting paid.

My volunteer position answers directly to one of them and I'd say I am in contact with her everyday whether it's by phone or email, and there are like 20 other peeps in the same position as me who are doing the same PLUS our Regional Consultants.

They are responsible for a WHOLE LOT (ex: they make the final call on a lot of collegiate chapter things that are not in the control of the local advisors) and are pretty much on call for any regional volunteer/advisor/collegiate officer in their region at any time when they REALLY need something. I'd imagine that the same is true for the NPHC director peeps?