Board Service Applications

Alpha Xi Delta’s Committee on Leadership invites you to apply and/or nominate Sisters to serve on the Fraternity’s 2025-27 National Council, the 2025-27 National Housing Corporation, and the Foundation’s 2025-29 Board of Trustees.

As you consider joining one of our Alpha Xi Delta boards, please familiarize yourself with the list of expectations for each board listed below. In addition, here are some questions to consider:

• Is Alpha Xi Delta the right cause and organization for me?
• Can I work with Alpha Xi Delta and this board at this particular stage in my life?
• What can I, and what will I, contribute to this organization?
• What do I want to get out of being on this board? 

Board Duties and Skill Sets

National Council
National Council is the executive and policy-making body of Alpha Xi Delta. National Council provides leadership, oversight, and guidance to fulfill the Fraternity’s vision (Inspiring women to realize their potential) and mission (To enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta). Strong leadership has been the trademark of Alpha Xi Delta since 1893. Our Fraternity thrives today because of the bold, talented women who serve and have served as National Council members.

Desired Skills:

• Critical, creative thinking with the ability to look at the facts, explore potential options and solutions, and determine how a decision will impact end users, staff and host institutions
• Board governance experience
• Financial and business acumen; and/or legal expertise
• Higher education administration experience and/or knowledge of current college campus trends
• Nonprofit management experience with a volunteer driven organization
• Strong interpersonal and organizational culture skills

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Foundation Trustee
Trustees are expected to be strong representatives of the Foundation, helping to share the Mission of the Foundation with current and future donors. They are expected to be leadership giving level Foundation contributors and strongly consider joining the Foundation’s planned giving circle. Trustees help to further the mission of the Foundation through supporting the Fraternity and Foundation’s priority programs and goals. Trustees are responsible for oversight of invested assets, establishing and following prudent investment policies and practices, working with staff regarding fundraising efforts, approve and monitor the annual Foundation budget, and helping to identify, cultivate and steward donors.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work with other Trustees as a team to serve the best interests of the Foundation
• Nonprofit management or board governance experience including fundraising/development
• Solid working knowledge of finance such as accounting, cash/treasury management, investment/asset management, and budget review and monitoring
• Ability to serve on one or more working committees
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to review an array of program related and financial report and exercise appropriate due diligence

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National Housing Corporation Board Member
Alpha Xi Delta’s National Housing Corporation (NHC) board sets a high standard for chapter facilities by ensuring the Alpha Xi Delta brand is protected and our members have safe, secure places that enhance the living and learning environment of the chapter. NHC board members work to fulfill the mission of the Alpha Xi Delta National Housing Corporation (NHC), supporting local corporation boards and its collegiate chapters, and supporting chapter facilities that provide an environment promoting Sisterhood, learning, wellbeing, and growth.

Desired Skills:

• Professional property management and/or commercial construction experience
• Financial and banking acumen
• Interior design experience
• Deferred maintenance portfolio experience
• Strong working knowledge of marketing and communications