CORPORATE BOARD

MYLead wouldn’t be able to operate without the year-round commitment our Corporate Board volunteers make. The MYLead Corporate Board ensures our yearly conferences are planned, recruit attendees, secure donations, foster communication, and keep the MYLead community active all year long to continue to positively impact the youth of Michigan!

The MYLead Corporate Board of Directors consists of year-round, non-conference roles (with the exception of Conference Leads, formerly known as Co-Chairs). Members of the Corporate Board of Directors are responsible for maintaining the organization’s federal 501(c)(3) non-profit status, financial well-being, and public communication.

Regardless of the role, our corporate board members must have the following skills to be successful in their role:

  • Strong and eloquent communicator – relate to diverse groups verbally and in writing
  • Analytical thinker – bring together disparate pieces and solve complex problems
  • Organizer – keep track of many details in a way others can readily understand
  • Adaptable – effectively responds to changing circumstances
  • Dedicated – has consistently demonstrated loyalty to MYLeads mission and values
  • Reliable – has consistently participated & followed through on commitments to MYLead
  • Familiarity – is familiar with the operations of MYLead, having volunteered in other roles
  • Experience – has experience relevant to success in the role(s) of interest

Additionally, any corporate board applicants:

  • Follow MYLead bylaws, mission, communication guidelines, code of conduct, and values. 
  • Should express a desire to learn about the financial, legal, and policy aspects of MYLead.
  • Are expected to uphold a high level of initiative and discipline.
  • Have the ability to follow up and communicate within a team of working professionals. 
  • Commit to a 2 or 3 year term, depending on role, and attend monthly virtual meetings.
  • Commit ~200 hours of service a year and make a diligent attempt to secure a $500 donation.
  • Successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • Minimum age of 18, preference will be given to those over 21.

Please see below for descriptions and responsibilities of each board position and the corporate board support teams.

Applications are currently OPEN for the 2027 season for Corporate Board, Planning Team, and Community Board! Click here to fill out the application. Please submit before August 22nd.

Applications for conference volunteer teams will be released this fall.

President

Overall strategic leadership role in sustainability and growth of current and future MYLead initiatives. Recruits and coaches board of directors for success in participant recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and financial viability.

Responsibilities:

  • Liaison between MYLead and strategic partners.
  • Coordinates efforts of the board of directors.
  • Defines goals and timelines for long-term growth and sustainability.
  • Recruit, recognize, motivate, and retain key MYLead leadership.
  • Fill gaps where they may exist.

Vice President

The Vice President, in the absence of the President, shall perform the duties of the President. The Vice President shall perform the duties normally pertaining to that office and other duties delegated by the Board or President.

Responsibilities:

  • Finds innovative ways to partner with all areas of the organization (such as MYLead Community) to build relationships across teams.
  • Works in conjunction with the President to achieve mission and yearly goals.
  • Works with Communications Lead to draft and develop advancement options: both for the overall organization, as well as helping to create opportunities for volunteers to reach their donation-securing requirements.

Treasurer

Responsible for the overall accounting, budgeting, and financial guidance of the MYLead organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining incoming payments and outgoing invoices
  • Creating yearly budgets, tracking trends, and making suggestions for the overall well being of the organization
  • Check PO Box regularly for incoming mail
  • Track consent forms received within the portal
  • Reconcile bank statements and create financial statements for board meetings
  • Annual reporting (Benevity, LARA, 990 tax filing)

Secretary

Organize and schedule meetings and other efforts of the board of directors. Primary coordinator and accountability personnel regarding board activity. Maintain records of decisions and other actions. Coordinates the annual MYLead academic scholarship.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and facilitate agenda planning for monthly board of director meetings.
  • Record-keeping associated with activity of the board.
  • Create and maintain the application and awarding process for the annual academic scholarship.
  • Special projects as needed in support of MYLead.
  • Works under guidance of the president – becomes interim president should the president role be left vacant.
  • Reviews and maintains MYLead policy documents, yearly.

MYLead Community Advisor

This Position is an active mentor for the MYLead Community team. As advisor you will mentor MYLead Community board members, and ensure all events and activities align with the MYLead mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Liaison between the Corporate Board and Community Board.
  • Recruit, recognize, motivate, and retain MYLead Community Board members and Regional Delegates
  • Coordinate and advise the MYLead Community Board in planning events
  • Fill gaps where they may exist in MYLead Community as needed.

Communications & Technology Lead

Responsible for the overall public image of MYLead and the MYLead brand.

  • Oversees MYLead’s communication channels and technical systems, including email, Google Drive, social media, and the MYLead website and portal.
  • Helps draft and develop all outreach templates.
  • Leads the communications & technology team in keeping MYLead’s messaging clear and its systems running reliably.
  • IT-specific tasks will be a role designated here, with help from members of the team.
  • Maintains and recertifies SSL certificate annually.
  • Manages and coordinates team responses to the Questions line (questions@mylead.org).

Conference Leads

Overall leadership in planning annual MYLead conferences, including programming, volunteer staffing, facilities, logistics, etc.

Responsibilities:

    • Liaison between the Corporate Board and Conference Planning Team.
    • Recruit, lead, motivate, recognize, and retain Conference Planning Team and volunteers.
    • Review, identify, and provide MYLead website updates to the Communications team for conference efforts and information.
    • Define yearly conference planning schedule, including virtual meetings, planning retreats, trainings, etc.
    • Coordinates efforts of conference planning committees and works to identify and resolve any gaps in the planning process.
    • On-site go-to person for all things during Conferences. May help run conference activities, help manage larger logistical tasks, and ensures the volunteer teams and team leads are on task and efficient.

CORPORATE BOARD SUPPORT TEAMS

Who are we without our teams of volunteers helping to make MYLead possible. The following teams help support the goals and mission of the MYLead Corporate Board to continue to grow our outreach and make MYLead possible!

Student Recruitment Team

Work with MYLead Recruitment to help recruit students from across Michigan to attend the conference and share the MYLead magic with! You will reach out to schools and other organizations directly to educate them about MYLead and the impact they could make by nominating their students to attend MYLead this summer.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with existing schools and seek out new schools for nominations.
  • Find innovative ways to support recruitment efforts and help build relationships with schools for nominations.
  • Track relevant metrics to measure success of efforts and adapt accordingly.
  • High degree of organization and professional communication level required.

If you are interested in joining the Student Recruitment Team, please email the Recruitment Team Leads at recruitment@mylead.org.

Communications Team

Work with the MYLead Communications Lead in sharing the story of MYLead throughout the year, during and beyond conferences. Help keep the MYLead community excited and engaged through content creation for social media and email newsletters that embody the MYLead mission & values.

Responsibilities:

  • Find innovative ways to support communication and social media efforts of MYLead
  • Content and campaign creation for various social media platforms to further the efforts of the MYLead brand

If you are interested in joining the Communications Team, please email the Communications Lead at communications@mylead.org.

Advancement Team

Work with the MYLead Vice President to help secure donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to make MYLead possible! You will also help with creating and executing donations campaigns to further our outreach and boost donor engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
  • Assist in developing donor engagement strategies (e.g., events, personal outreach).
  • Help plan and execute donation campaigns (annual giving, capital campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.).
  • Assist in planning, promoting, and executing events to secure donations (galas, auctions, walkathons, etc.).
  • Promote giving campaigns and donor stories to boost engagement.

If you are interested in joining the Advancement Team, please email the Advancement Director at giving@mylead.org.