2026/27 Call for NCSEA Committee Volunteers Survey

Thank for your interest in volunteering!

Thank you for your interest in serving on an NCSEA Committee or Subcommittee. We look forward to adding your voice to help shape our future!

This application must be completed annually. If you’re currently serving in a volunteer position, you still need to re-affirm your commitment by completing this form.

Please remember that you must be an Individual member, OR be employed by a member organization or company to serve on a committee/subcommittee. If you are unsure of the member status of your organization, please email customerservice@ncsea.org.

Please complete this survey by August 31, 2026.

*1.Please provide your contact information(Required.)

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number (direct dial)

*2.Do you have the approval of your supervisor/manager to serve on an NCSEA committee or subcommittee?(Required.)

Yes

3.Please indicate the committees and/or subcommittees on which you are interested in serving. Check up to three (3) options.

Communications - Responsible for soliciting and otherwise developing articles, publications and other materials to be disseminated to NCSEA members and others; also responsible for developing and furthering the use of social media formats to disseminate relevant and current child support information. Develops and maintains communications vehicles (electronic, podcasts, social media, etc.) to promote news and issues relevant to the child support community, as well as formulate strategies to present to the Board that will increase the visibility and positive image of NCSEA. (Meets on second Wednesday of every month at 2:00 pm ET)

CSQ - Manages the editorial process of the Child Support Communiqué (CSQ). Solicits articles, manages deadlines and authors focuses on several specific areas. (Meets on 2nd Thursday of every month at 2:00 pm)

Finance - Supports the Association’s overarching mission and goals through short- and long-term financial planning prioritizing the Association’s fiscal health and its ability to further its organizational mission. Reviews the financial affairs of the Association, investigates, and evaluates methods of financing the operation of the Association, and oversees management of the investments of the Association as guided by the NCSEA investment policy. Prepares the Association’s annual budget, in conjunction with staff, for Board approval. (Meets on 3rd Tuesday of every month at 3:00 pm ET)

Audit Committee - the Committee shall ensure that the Association is in compliance with federal Internal Revenue Service regulations. The Committee duties will be in accordance with the Audit Policy approved by the Board. The President-elect serves as chair of this committee, along with four other appointed members.

Organizational Development Committee - oversees the annual review of the organization’s bylaws and policy manual, including the Board Commitment Form. The committee ensures committee co-chairs review committee charges and descriptions. Additionally, a subcommittee within Organizational Development is tasked with managing the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan every three to five years.

Member Experience Committee - plays a vital role in the growth and sustainability of the Association by recruiting and retaining new members at all levels. Comprising a Chair and members appointed by the President, this committee is dedicated to promoting and developing membership among the states, tribes, and international partners. The NCSEA Member Experience Committee is responsible for improving corporate relations and works to expand corporate participation and strengthen industry relationships. Through these efforts, the NCSEA Member Experience Committee aims to strengthen the Association and foster a vibrant community. This committee will provide oversight to the Membership and Corporate Relations subcommittees to ensure all work together to address the issues of mutual interest related to membership.

MEC: Membership - Promote and develop membership in the Association, including the recruitment of new members and the retention of existing members. Provide strategic guidance to retain and grow an actively engaged membership representing the diversity of child support professionals. Effectively communicate the value of membership and identify ways to support members and enhance the membership experience. (Meets on 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm ET)

MEC: Corporate Relations - Works with NCSEA staff to survey corporate partners and sponsors to discover better ways to leverage the association’s brand and deliver year-round value to sponsorship. (Meets as scheduled)

Awards and Scholarships Committee - markets and promotes NCSEA Leadership Awards; reviews submissions; and recommends selection of award winners and scholarship recipients. Considers and, if appropriate, recommends to the Board candidates for special recognition. Current programs include: Howard G. Baldwin, Judge Ross Leadership and the NCSEA New Leader Scholarships as well as the Outstanding Leader, Emerging Leader, Program Awareness, Innovative Partnership/Collaboration and Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership Awards.

Nominating Committee - works to identify and recruit potential Board members to stand for election to the NCSEA Board and, as appropriate, makes recommendations to the Board for Officer positions; and to the membership, Director positions. This committee also oversees the election process and ensures candidates are aware of expectations and obligations of Board/Officer service.

Policy & Government Relations (PGR) - Manages NCSEA’s policy development efforts including tracking and reviewing proposed legislation and regulations to assess the impact on child support enforcement, developing resolutions for Board approval. Subcommittees develop and prepare documents and reference materials, maintain emerging issues matrix, and other functions related to policy development. Subcommittees include Emerging Issues & Leading Practices, Legislative Education, Strategic Partnerships & Mobilization, and Research. (Meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 1:00 pm ET)

PGR Subcommittee: Emerging Issues & Leading Practices - Collects and compiles information about leading practices and emerging issues utilized by state and county child support agencies in order to make such information available to NCSEA members through the use of the NCSEA website and by other timely appropriate methods. Refers issues of interest and concern to relevant professional development committee for possible training as web talks or conference workshops. Identifies and elevates emerging issues to the attention of the NCSEA Board and, when appropriate, to the Child Support Community. Maintain emerging issues matrix. (Meets on 2nd Monday of every month at 1:00 pm ET)

PGR Subcommittee: Legislative Education - Keeps abreast of state legislation/issues affecting the IV-D community. Develops fact sheets and other materials that may be used to educate decision makers regarding a variety of components of the nation’s child support program. Maintain current and accurate “state success stories” to help tell the CS story to legislators and staff. Review and makes suggestions regarding NCSEA “Quick Facts” on an annual basis. Prepare periodic Hill Updates. (Meets 4th Monday of every month at 1:00 pm ET)

PGR Subcommittee: Strategic Partnership & Mobilization - Works to establish strategic relationships with other organizations on issues of common interest for the benefit of children and of interest to the child support community. The committee coordinates NCSEA advocacy with such organizations to achieve NCSEA and the strategic partners' objectives.

PGR Subcommittee: Research - Identify, coordinate and share targeted research related to child support and related topics. Update relevant research on NCSEA website. Initiate and create relevant documents for the NCSEA website. Encourage and promote research in the child support program. (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm ET)

Professional Development Committee - Oversees and recommends content development and implementation of all NCSEA's educational offerings and opportunities. This committee oversees the subcommittees of: Leadership Symposium, Policy Forum, NCSEA U, Web-Talks, NCSEA Connects and International Relations.

PDC: Leadership Symposium Planning - Develops and plans plenary and educational content focusing on child support leaders at all levels, with particular attention to appropriate level of symposium content and speaker presentations; secures workshop speakers. (Meets as scheduled)

PDC: Policy Forum Planning - Develops and plans plenary and educational content; secures session speakers. (Meets as scheduled)

PDC: Web-Talks - Develops content and secures speakers for regular webinar programs on variety of issues relevant to child support enforcement. (Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm ET)

PDC: NCSEA Connects - Works within on-line communities to support engagement and collaboration, to meet and exchange ideas in order to further members’ professional and career development.

PDC: NCSEA U - Manage the leadership development program, including application and review process. Work with Executive Committee to identify instructors and then provide assistance to instructors in development curriculum as needed. (Meets as Scheduled)

PDC: International Relations - reviews, recommends, and develops programs, resources and information pertinent to international child support establishment and enforcement.

Lived Experience Advisory Council - As this is a new committee, volunteers will be actively involved in the development of training, onboarding, facilitation and scope of authority guidelines for the Council as well as the development of an application and marketing materials during this first year.
The NCSEA Lived Experience Committee collaborates with the NCSEA Board to enhance the effectiveness of child support programs by elevating the voices of individuals impacted by the child support system, advocating that their lived experiences inform policies, training, advocacy efforts, and public awareness.