Join the PUDMA Board
Thank you for your interest in being a part of PUDMA’s Leadership Team. The 2023 board has already been selected, and we have not yet opened applications for the 2024 board. Please check back in December and January for the application to be posted. In the meantime, we recommend joining PUDMA as a lifetime member. As a lifetime member, you’ll receive our newsletter and be the first to hear about exciting news like applications opening. In addition, you’ll receive access to members-only events and several other benefits. To learn more about the lifetime membership or to join as a lifetime member, click here.
The president serves a 2 year term, with the next president set to be selected in 2024. The president is selected via an application process by the former president and PUDMA board.
President
- Oversees Vice Presidents and Advisory Board
- Responsible for maintaining a relationship with the PUDM Alumni Liaison
- Responsible for putting together and following a year-long timeline
- Work with Presidential Board members to create a PUDMA strategic plan
The PUDMA Leadership board serve a 1 year term, and are selected every winter after the marathon. The board is selected via an application process by the president for that term and the previous board.
Finance Chair
- Responsible for tracking the dues of all PUDMA Members including Presidential Board, Advisory Board and General Body Members
- Responsible for tracking donations given by PUDMA to PUDM throughout the year
- Responsible for fundraising event funds raised and disbursing them to PUDM
- Responsible for maintaining the PUDMA bank account and maintaining good financial standing with PUDMA’s banking partners and the IRS
- Educates PUDMA Members about Matching Gift Programs
External Chair
- Responsible for recruitment of General Body Members
- Responsible for social media for PUDMA and all visual content put out by the organizations
- Oversees the organization of external fundraising events
Internal Chair
- Responsible for organizing Marathon weekend timeline
- Responsible for disbursing information to General Body Members
- Works with PUDMA members across their respective geographies to host 2-4 annual fundraising and/or networking events for local PUDMA members
Membership Chair
- Responsible for organizing PUDMA Buddy Program and Mentorship Opportunities
- Responsible for creating a positive, encouraging, inclusive, and uplifting environment for the PUDMA community
Alumni Relations Chair(s)
- Responsible for Stewardship of the alumni of the Purdue Dance Marathon Program
- Responsible for engaging alumni and being the voice of the alumni to the board, facilitating listening sessions to bring new ways to engage the wider alumni base
Operations Chair
- Maintains the PUDMA database and Google Drive, including all rosters, documentation, and files
- Works with Finance and Membership Chair to maintain up to date records of alumni payments and registrations
- Assist with membership analytics of PUDMA Members, and any historic analysis needed for PUDM
- Assists with the updating and maintenance of the PUDMA website and any other digital assets
Professional Development Chair
- Owns creation and implementation of professional development days for PUDMA members
- Manages professional development assets and networking events, including the LinkedIn Group