Grant Review Committee Member

Role:

Be an active participant in the WFUM Grants Program. Review and evaluate the grant applications received and determine the distribution of WFUM Funds in support of these applications – student programs and UMass Amherst projects that support women’s initiatives. 

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the virtual review of grant applications 2x a year and as part of the review, assist in the allocation of funds to student programs or events that support women’s initiatives. There are 4 steps to the review process
    • Individual review of grant applications and submission materials
    • Committee wide review discussion to identify finalists
    • Meetings with finalists
    • Determination of final awardees and allocations
  • Contribute to conversations on how to improve the grant cycle process
  • Where possible and applicable, attend grant programs or events to support recipients and spread awareness of the grant program
  • Be a positive ambassador of the grants program and help spread the word 

Time Commitment:

  • Internal (virtual) committee meetings to discuss process of grant cycle
  • Individual review time of application materials
  • Grant review virtual meetings (2x a year, dependent upon number of finalists) 

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

  • Attendance at committee meetings virtually
  • Participation in grant review process
  • Annual donation to WFUM Fund with minimum amount based on UMass graduation year
  • Event participation at WFUM and UMass Alumni events as possible 

Training and Support:

  • WFUM welcome and introduction to the committee and its members
  • Grant review training in materials and process/software's
  • FERPA training to best understand student privacy protection 

Why Join:

  • You are committed to advancing UMass Amherst and WFUM
  • You are a team player and a strong networker
  • You are reliable and task-oriented
  • You will build WFUM connections between alumni and students
  • You will have the opportunity to interact with alumni of all backgrounds and experiences while focusing on WFUM and its potential for campus and beyond