Metro EDGE 2022 Leadership Council Application

IMPORTANT: Leadership Council members must attend the retreat on Friday, December 10 from 3:30-6:30pm.

Please carefully read the Metro EDGE Organizational Plan and Structure for complete information about the program before completing this application. You must provide responses to the following questions for your application to be considered complete.

Once you hit the "Done" button at the end of the page you will not be able to come back to this page to change your answers. It may be helpful to draft your answers to the application questions in a different format (like MS Word), then paste your final answers here in this survey format for submission.

Applications will close at 5 p.m. on October 15, 2021 and selections will be made before November 2021.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Employer

Job Title

Email Address

Cell Phone

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* 2. How many years have you been an EDGE member?

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* 3. Do you have experience serving on a nonprofit board, leadership council, or advisory board?

YES

If yes, please note the organization, the leadership capacity you served in, and your time spent on the board or with the organization

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* 4. Please identify your racial, ethnic and/or cultural background, if comfortable. Metro EDGE uses this information to gauge its effectiveness in recruiting a diverse group of volunteers.

African American

Hispanic/Latina/Latino

Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian

African

Native American/Alaska Native

Asian American

White/Caucasian

Middle Eastern

More Than One Race

Prefer Not To Answer

Prefer to Self Describe

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* 5. Please indicate your gender identity and sexual orientation, if comfortable. Metro EDGE uses this information to gauge its effectiveness in recruiting a diverse group of volunteers.

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* 6. Please use the space below to reference any other demographic background characteristics. Again, this is an optional question. (example: veteran, immigrant, neurodiverse, etc.)

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* 7. Professional Skills and Experience that you will bring to the Leadership Council. (Check all that apply)

Membership Management

Management and Leadership

Marketing and Communications

Technology

Fundraising and Sponsorships

Public Policy and Advocacy

Strategic and Business Planning

Event Planning

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* 8. Please rank your leadership interests based on our available committees and positions. 1 = Low interest, 5 = High interest:

	1	2	3	4	5
The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order.	The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 1	The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 2	The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 3	The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 4	The Emerge Summit: The Emerge Summit committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 5
Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order.	Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 1	Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 2	Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 3	Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 4	Marketing/Communications: The Marketing and Communications committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 5
Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order.	Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 1	Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 2	Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 3	Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 4	Engage/Membership: The membership committee is led by a Chair and Vice Chair. The Vice Chair is expected to serve a two (2) year term, first as Vice Chair and then Chair, in sequential order. 5
Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics.	Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics. 1	Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics. 2	Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics. 3	Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics. 4	Develop/Events/Programming: We are seeking up to two (2) people to lead our events and programming efforts. This position is responsible for collaborating with the other Leadership Council members to develop a calendar of events for our members. They are responsible for the coordination of all events, including budget, partners, venues, and logistics. 5
Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues.	Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues. 1	Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues. 2	Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues. 3	Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues. 4	Empower/Community partnerships: We are seeking up to two (2) community engagement leaders to join our Leadership Council. This position is responsible for creating partnership and collaboration opportunities with regional nonprofits, businesses, and other young professionals groups with the intention of bolstering EDGE’s involvement in the community and civic issues. 5
Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm.	Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm. 1	Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm. 2	Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm. 3	Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm. 4	Give/Philanthropy: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our philanthropic efforts. This position’s responsibility is to identify and coordinate philanthropy and volunteer efforts for our Leadership Council and members. Additionally, they will be our liaison to Inspire Giving, the Metro Chamber Foundation’s philanthropic arm. 5
DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia.	DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. 1	DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. 2	DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. 3	DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. 4	DIB: We are seeking one (1) person to lead our diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. They will collaborate with other LC members to ensure Metro EDGE is an agent for positive change in light of institutionalized racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. 5

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* 9. In 1-2 sentences, please describe why you’re interested in joining Metro EDGE’s Leadership Council.

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* 10. What is something you can bring to our Leadership Council that no other applicant can?

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* 11. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIB) is a pillar of our work, and we expect all of our LC members to advance this focus through their roles. Please review the linked statement and tell us what resonated with you. If appointed, how would you remove barriers to ensure EDGE members feel like they belong?

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* 12. What are your personal goals in serving on the Leadership Council?

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* 13. Please tell us a little bit about your leadership and collaboration style.

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* 14. How many hours per month are you able to dedicate to Metro EDGE? On average, we expect LC members to dedicate 5-10 hours per month to service.

Less than 5

5-10

10+

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* 15. What level of flexibility do you have during the working weekdays (9am-5pm) for meetings and events?

None

Some

Plenty

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* 16. The term of commitment for a Leadership Council member is a minimum of one (1) year. Are you able to serve the entire term?

Yes

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* 17. Metro EDGE LC meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4-6pm. Are you able to attend these meetings?

Yes

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* 18. What are your long-term community engagement goals?

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* 19. What do you think is the largest problem facing the Sacramento region at this time?

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* 20. Please use this space to link your LinkedIn profile URL or describe your professional history:

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* 21. If selected, can you attend the mandatory annual retreat on Friday, December 10 from 3:30pm-6:30pm?

YES

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* 22. Do you understand the commitments of joining the Metro EDGE Leadership Council as described in the Organizational Plan and Structure and the LC Involvement Guidelines and agree to adhere to them to the best of your ability?

YES

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* 23. Please review the Leadership Council Agreement and acknowledge that you can fulfill all requirements.

YES

By submitting this application, I agree to the collection, use and processing of the personal information I provide to Metro EDGE in this application for the purposes of organization administration, payment of my dues, and inclusion of my contact information in a members’ directory that will be available to Metro EDGE members and the Sacramento Metro Chamber.