Office of Development and College Relations » PAMS Foundation » Board of Directors

The Board, which meets twice a year, is comprised of up to 32 members elected to four-year terms. Directors are actively involved in the life and work of the College, serving as an advisory group for the Dean and college leaders on various issues affecting the future direction and excellence of the College. Directors assist in identifying and contacting potential funding sources, and serve as external advocates for the College. The Board of Directors also sets investment policy through an Investment Committee, which consults with professional managers. In addition, directors approve annual budget requests from the Foundation's Fund for Excellence, supported by unrestricted contributions.

Benefits of Serving as a Director

• Association with faculty and students engaged in cutting-edge research, teaching and educational research
• Opportunity to influence the quality of programs in physical and mathematical sciences
• Interaction with other directors including industry leaders, corporate executives and members of the scientific community
• Opportunity to enhance preparation of the future workforce
• Involvement in meetings and social occasions with internationally recognized mathematicians and scientists

Responsibilities of a Director

• Attend two board meetings per year
• Serve as an advocate for the College with external constituents
• Assist in identifying and contacting potential donors
• "Open the door" to potential donors for development staff
• Identify potential board members
• Contribute personally/corporately to the Fund for Excellence or secure funding through other sources

Criteria for Serving as a Director

• Interest in the physical and mathematical sciences and educational outreach to K-12 science programs, and desire to influence the excellence of these programs at NC State
• Ability to develop contacts and propose partnerships which advance the academic mission of the College
• Ability and willingness to identify and contact potential donors (individuals, corporations, and foundations), to assist in calling on these prospects and to serve as an advocate for funding proposals
• Willingness to secure annual contributions for the Fund for Excellence
• Ability to attend two half-day board meetings per year

For more information, please contact Anita Stallings, Executive Director of Development and College Relations, at 919-515-3462 or by e-mail.