Term of Service
Terms of service for the APGO Executive Committee members and CLC Chair coincide with their terms of service in those leadership positions.

At-large Development Committee member appointments are for three years with the opportunity for one 3-year reappointment. Members will be evaluated near the conclusion of their third year to determine eligibility for renewal. Appointments are recommended by the committee chair and require the approval of the APGO President.

Expectations

• Know APGO’s mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs, including familiarity with the APGO website and your individual member portal
• Commit to serving APGO’s mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths and needs when participating in APGO activities
• Maintain active APGO individual membership for the duration of service
• Have a record of active participation and interest in the association’s activities and objectives
• Have knowledge of the subject area in which the committee functions
• Remain up to date on the latest innovations and trends in medical education
• Possess a clear understanding of the position, role of the association management staff, and the need for a close and positive working relationship
• Actively assist in and implement APGO’s fundraising activities
• Serve in leadership positions and undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically (usually 1-2 assignments per year)
• Actively participate in APGO Corporate Liaison Council activities

Other ad hoc assignments and opportunities may present themselves during the member’s tenure.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
APGO is committed to fostering an inclusive environment throughout the organization, and expects committee members to be part of those efforts, including but not limited to:

• Identifying and recruiting possible committee members from diverse backgrounds who are clearly individuals of demonstrated achievement and distinction with leadership experience who can make significant contributions to the work of the committee and the organization’s progress
• Serving in a mentorship role for potential future members from diverse backgrounds
• Bringing goodwill, collegiality, openness to diverse opinions, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of humor to the committee’s deliberations

To further APGO’s commitment to create an inclusive ob-gyn medical education community, all APGO committee members will:

• Be asked to annually review and sign an agreement to adhere to the guidelines for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Be required to confirm completion of a course on implicit bias

Click here to read APGO’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement.

Department/Institution Support
It is important and expected that the member’s department chair or a comparable executive will be supportive of committee involvement. The executive may be asked to sign off on the new member’s committee appointment to confirm their support and agreement to provide adequate protected time.

Fundraising

• Make an annual contribution to the APGO Board Designated Fund. This is separate from any other fundraising campaigns of the association. The recommended minimum annual contribution is $1,000
• Actively assist in the organization’s fundraising activities by contributing personally and soliciting funds from other members, colleagues, and stakeholders in ob-gyn education (corporations, individuals, and foundations)
• Provide your best effort to achieve fundraising goals and meet agreed upon individual member assignments for fundraising responsibilities
• Actively implement fundraising strategies through personal influence with others (corporations, individuals, academic health systems, and foundations); make recommendations and introductions where possible

Fiduciary Responsibilities

• Exercise prudence in the control of and recommendations for allocation of funds and resources for APGO programs and projects
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and help the Development Committee fulfill its fiduciary responsibility

Relationship with Staff

• Work collegially with designated APGO staff on all Development Committee matters
• Avoid asking for special favors of the staff, including requests for extensive information, without at least prior consultation with the executive director, deputy director, or appropriate committee chair

Time Commitment
Development Committee members should expect to devote approximately 7-10 days per year on committee and/or APGO business. Projects and/or special assignments may require additional time, particularly if there is an active fundraising campaign.

Development Committee members are expected to attend the annual committee meeting in conjunction with the CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting (February or March) and the annual interim committee meeting (usually the third or fourth weekend in August). Additional virtual meetings are held as needed.

In addition, committee members are expected to attend and actively participate in APGO Corporate Liaison Council meetings held in conjunction with the CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting and during the annual interim committee meetings in August.

Committee members are encouraged to support the annual Faculty Development Seminars and CREOG & APGO Annual Meetings by attending.

Recurrent absences from and/or non-participation in meetings and/or conference calls as well as missing assigned deadlines without active communication with APGO staff liaison and Development Committee Chair may constitute grounds for dismissal at the discretion of the committee chair and APGO president. It is expected that Development Committee members will attend all committee meetings; however, at a minimum, members must attend three meetings every two years, or risk dismissal at the discretion of the Development Committee Chair and APGO President.

Confidentiality
No member of the Development Committee shall share, copy, reproduce, transmit, divulge, or otherwise disclose any confidential information related to the affairs of APGO, and each member of the Development Committee will uphold the strict confidentiality of all meetings and other deliberations and communications of the Development Committee. Violation of this confidentiality policy is a violation of a fiduciary duty and may have legal consequences. It will also have practical consequences, such as loss of trust by the other members of the Development Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Members will be required to sign confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements annually.

Avoiding Conflicts

• Serve the organization, rather than any special interest group, constituency, or home institution, avoiding any perception that you “represent” anything except APGO’s best interests
• Avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest that might negatively impact the Development Committee or the organization, and disclose any possible conflicts to the Development Committee chair in a timely manner
• Maintain independence and objectivity and act with fairness, ethics and personal integrity, even though not necessarily obliged to do so by law, regulation or custom
• Never accept (or offer) favors or personal gifts from or to anyone who does business with the organization

Meeting Participation

• Actively participate in committee meetings, having reviewed the agenda and materials in advance
• Ask timely and substantive questions at committee meetings consistent with your conscience and convictions, while supporting the majority decision on issues decided by the Development Committee and Board of Directors
• Suggest agenda items periodically for committee meetings to ensure that significant, policy-related matters and innovative ideas are addressed

Expenses
Committee member expenses will be covered by APGO according to its travel policy. The cost to attend other meetings for liaison activities is the responsibility of the individual committee member. The Development Committee travel policies will be shared annually.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, implementation of fundraising strategies, and department or project funding management is essential
• Experience with and/or understanding of current APGO programs and projects, particularly those that are grant-funded, and the APGO Corporate Liaison Council
• Active participation in APGO meetings, programs, and activities
• Demonstrated educational leadership and/or high-level administrative experience
• Commitment to medical education and APGO’s mission

Opportunities for Growth and/or Leadership within the Committee

Development Committee Chair
Development Committee members are eligible to become chair after serving at least three years on the committee. The term for chair is three years, so the chair would have a maximum of six years of service. Members in their third year of service who are eligible to become chair are invited to apply.

Ad Hoc/Sub-Committee Leadership Assignments
Ad hoc/sub-committee leadership assignments are made as the need arises. Leadership assignments are based on individual interest, expertise, leadership skills, and experience.