Committees of the Board

Five committees of the board carry out specific oversight.

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee shall be responsible for identifying skills and competencies needed on the Board of Directors and committee leadership; coordinating with the Leadership Development Committee to identify prospective candidates for each position; as needed, conducting independent searches for talent on the Board or in committee leadership; and evaluating prospective candidates, preparing the slate for elections, and recommending appointments.

Finance and Audit Committee

The committee shall be responsible for monitoring the association’s financial condition and shall make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors for NAFSA’s well being regarding the annual budget, investment policies, and the selection of an audit firm.

Development Committee

The committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors development policies and priorities, shape strategies, provide oversight for annual giving and other targeted campaigns, and identify and approach potential sources of support.

Program Review Committee

The committee shall monitor the activities of the association, especially in membership development and program development, and ensure that they reflect the strategic plan priorities. The committee will oversee the strategic planning process, ensure the various leadership groups have appropriate input into the plan, oversee the communications about the plan, and review the totality of the effort planned to ensure that all parts of the strategic plan are supported.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall have all the authority of the Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, except that it shall have no authority as to the following matters: (a) the filling of vacancies in the Board of Directors; (b) the fixing of compensation of the Directors for serving on the Board or on any committee; (c) the amendment or repeal of the Bylaws or the adoption of new Bylaws; (d) the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board which by its terms shall not be so amendable or repealable; and (e) the removal of directors. Actions taken by the Executive Committee are subject to ratification at the next meeting of the Board.