Purpose and Structure

The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) serves in support of Alumni Relations’ mission to develop lifelong mutually beneficial relationships between alumni and Fuller Theological Seminary through connected community, constructive communication, committed service, and a culture of contribution. 

The Council is led by an Executive Committee comprised of three elected officers; Chair, Chair-Elect, and Past Chair. In addition to elected officers, there are 9-12 representative members nominated by alumni, the Fuller Community, or self-nominated (total of 12-15 members). All representative members are appointed by the Council. The Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Alumni Relations are ex-officio members of the Council.

Council members may serve three-year terms beginning July 1 of the year selected with a maximum term limit of two terms and are expected to attend quarterly meetings each year. The meetings will constitute three, 1-½ hour virtual meetings and one in-person retreat spanning two days. These meetings are viewed as mandatory, but if a situation arises that makes attendance impossible, members should contact the Chair. 

 Alumni Leadership Council Member Role/Responsibilities

• Support the mission and goals of Alumni Relations through the ALC
• Possess an understanding of the current programs and practices of Fuller Theological Seminary
• Serve as a positive ambassador and advocate for Fuller Seminary, representing Fuller in each member’s local community including: talking with prospective students, connecting and creating connections among alumni, representing the interests and views of the alumni body, and participating in/hosting local alumni events and activities
• Be an influencer in sharing passion for Fuller with fellow alumni, donors, friends, and the broader community
• Share with fellow alumni the important ways to stay connected to Fuller
• Attend and actively contribute to ALC meetings
• Attend and actively contribute to committee meetings/calls
• Contribute ideas to create more meaningful services from Alumni Relations and the ALC to our constituencies
• Recruit volunteer leaders with passion and commitment to serve Fuller and its alumni and constituencies 
• Represent the ALC at Fuller events
• Participate in the Annual Fund in support of Fuller Seminary with a personal financial contribution every year which demonstrates your commitment to the success of Fuller Seminary

Executive Committee Responsibilities

• Define, communicate and support the goals of the ALC 
• Guide committees and ensure their work advances ALC goals
• Evaluate Council members and Committee Chairs
• Identify and recommend potential leaders for the ALC and to serve on the Executive Committee