OPEN FHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION

The Board consists of three to seven members, one of whom is a member of the International Council. Directors are appointed for 2-year terms and may serve for a maximum of 4 terms.  

Weekly time requirements vary. 

• Quarterly board meetings by video, split into two sessions scheduled for 2-1/2 hours each. Historically, meetings have been scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Saturdays.  
• Board Directors are expected to complete a review of staff-prepared materials and submit questions before each meeting.  
• The Board seeks to meet in person for at least one quarterly meeting per year, schedule permitting. These meetings may include a chapter site visit for member linkage. In-person meetings are expected to begin on Friday evening and conclude by mid-afternoon on Sunday. 
• Attendance at joint meetings with the International Council and the Foundation Board may be required. 
• Attendance at the biennial International Convention is required. The next date is June 25-27, 2026, in Phoenix, AZ.  
• This is a corporate board position, and within reason, board members should be available to respond quickly to the needs of the organization. Additional meetings beyond the quarterly meetings may be required.  
• The Board may ask Directors to travel to promote linkage within Alpha Gamma Delta. 
• The estimated travel is one to three weekends per year. 

The FHC Board is the entity that monitors performance and sets the policy for the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). Board membership offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Alpha Gamma Delta and make positive impacts on the lives of our members. The Fraternity Housing Corporation elevates the value of Alpha Gamma Delta membership through the environments that promote community, learning and growth, to the extent that human and financial resources prudently allow. All properties are to be safe, competitive and complementary to the brand standards and visual identity of Alpha Gamma Delta. The FHC is a separate corporation from the Fraternity and the Foundation, with its own Board. It manages the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity chapter properties and related staff; it builds and renovates chapter properties; it works in partnership with the Fraternity and Foundation. Each chapter property is organized as a separate LLC.  

• The FHC Board does not do the work of the organization, but rather casts the vision, sets the standards for and monitors the performance of the professionally led corporation. 
• The FHC Board governs using the Carver Policy Governance model. 

• Preparation for, attendance at, and active participation in all board video conferences and in-person meetings.  
• Attendance at chapter site visits/member linkage events, as requested. 
• Attendance at joint board meetings with our partner Board organizations in the Enterprise, the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity International Council and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Board. 
• Attendance at Fraternity-wide events, such as International Convention, as requested. 
• Contribute financially to the Fraternity via alumnae dues and to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. 

Experience with, or a willingness to learn and practice, Policy Governance, as defined by John Carver in Boards that Make a Difference 

• Integrity and Accountability: demonstrate high ethical standards in personal and professional life 
• Informed judgment: able to apply intelligence and wisdom to decision-making; able to understand disruptive risks and trends and their impact on the organization 
• Financial literacy: able to read and understand financial statements, indices for evaluating financial position and future financial planning 
• Respectfulness: willing to listen to others and to raise tough questions in a way that encourages open discussion, brings forth needed information, and develops results 
• High-performance standards: exhibit a personal and/or professional history of achievement  
• Strong communication: able to communicate effectively and efficiently, both written and oral 
• Professionalism: possess skills and a willingness to serve as both an internal and external ambassador for the FHC Board 
• Collaboration: the ability to work with all personality types to reach goals and complete work 

To facilitate effective decision-making and strategic planning, the board seeks a wide variety of backgrounds and experience. Helpful experience may include corporate finance, banking, law, strategic planning, commercial real estate, construction, property management, asset management, entrepreneurship, non-profit management or higher education. Broad Fraternity experience is also helpful.  Prior experience on a corporate or not-for-profit board is preferred.