The NAA nominating committee is now accepting applications for open positions for both the NAA Board and its committees for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The NAA’s mission is "to advance the school’s mission by promoting lifelong relationships among alumni and strengthening their connection to the school through social, professional, and philanthropic opportunities."
N U R S E S ' A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N B O A R D
The NAA Board consists of no more than twenty (20) total members (not including ex-officio members) representing undergraduate and graduate alumni constituencies. Each year 6 NAA Board Members are elected/appointed to serve as an NAA Committee Co-Chair. The NAA Board oversees 3 committees:
- Executive Committee
- Philanthropic Advancement Committee
- Engagement Committee
Executive Committee
- Consists of the current President, Past-President, President-Elect, 1 Philanthropic Advancement Committee Co-Chair, 1 Engagement Committee Co-Chair, and 2 Board members to serve as Philanthropic Advancement and Engagement Committee DEI Representatives (7 people)
- Serves as Nominating Committee
- Reviews, establishes, and cultivates Board leadership pipeline
- Leads NAA Awards solicitation, selection, and recommendation to the Board
- Establishes and implements annual strategic plan
- Assesses strategic plan and committee goals annually
- Past-President and President-Elect oversee NAA Mentor Program
- Oversee Preceptor Ambassador Program
- Promotes reunions and encourages reunion planning committee participation
- Ensures DEI is infused across programming and planning efforts
Philanthropic Advancement Committee
- Serves as Emory Advancement Volunteers
- Serves as lead for NAA Emory Day of Giving initiatives (March), 2O36 Week (November), and Emory Thanks (October)
- Encourages fellow graduates to invest in the NHWSN fund of their choice
- Educates alumni on graduate degree and scholarship opportunities
Engagement Committee
*Engagement Committee will have several sub-committees established and will need Volunteer Leads for special events and initiatives.
- Establishes and supports annual alumni engagement events
- Oversees Emory Cares / Service-Learning initiatives
- Hosts annual Candlelight Crossover events and engages with Legacy families (May)
- Serves as NAA representatives and hosts at NAA, Emory, SON, and student events
- Administers annual Recent Graduate Survey
- Encourages students to follow social media platforms to stay informed
- Generates social media, newsletter, and Emory Nursing magazine story/feature ideas
- Encourages alumni to attend NAA events
- Ensures accessibility via events/venues, as well as communications/website
- Educates alumni on graduate degree and scholarship opportunities
R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Requirements of a NAA Committee member include:
- Serve as alumni ambassadors and leaders representing the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN).
- Attend and actively participate in at least 4 out of the 6 Committee meetings per year.
- Serve on at least one standing committee per year and/or taskforce.
- Respond with an annual gift to the NHWSN given by December of each year – 100% NAA Board member participation is expected.
- Identify, encourage participation, and cultivate individuals who are willing to contribute time and service to the NHWSN, NAA, and Emory University.
- Attend and serve in leadership roles at NHWSN, the NAA, and Emory University sponsored events – with a minimum of 3 NHWSN sponsored events attended a year.
- Support the development and stewardship efforts of NHWSN through participation in activities such as calls, mailings and/or events.
- Respond to emails, RSVPs, and other forms of communication in a timely and considerate manner.
- Stay current and knowledgeable about NHWSN and Emory University.
Requirements of a NAA Board member include all of that for a Committee member, plus the following:
- Commit to serving a two (2) year board term, and may serve up to 3 consecutive terms.
- Attend and actively participate in at least 3 out of the 4 Board meetings per year.
- Respond with an annual minimum gift to NHWSN:
- Board Members are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribution of at least the Wise Heart Society Founders level
- Board Members that have graduated in th elast decade are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribuion of at least $320
- All students and committee members are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribution in the amount of their class year (i.e., $20.24)
- Consider serving as a NAA Committee Co-Chair.
All newly elected members will begin their term on September 1 of each year.
A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S & T I M E L I N E
- Please complete the application linked below.
- Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, July 25, 2025
- Applicants will receive a confirmation of their application submission upon completion. If you do not receive a confirmation,it is likely that your application did not submit properly.
- Once applications close, current members of the board will review applications and begin the selection process.
- Final selections will be made on August 22 and elected board members and committee members will be notified by August 25, 2025.
- Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in early summer of 2025.
Please note: If you are selected to join the NAA Board you will be required to attend the board's first meeting of the fiscal year in mid-October You may attend in person or virtually. *This is not applicable if appointed to a NAA Committee.*
We look forward to reviewing your application! Please contact Director of Alumni Engagement, at alumni@nursing.emory.edu with questions.
To be considered, please complete the following form:
Emory Nurses' Alumni Association Board Nomination Form
