The Curriculum Committee will lead and develop the curriculum, including identifying topics and recruiting and selecting instructors and speakers. They administer evaluations and consider all feedback provided. The Curriculum Committee strives to improve upon the curriculum, making it relevant, pragmatic, dynamic, and meaningful. They are responsible for adhering to an approved budget and ensuring instructors and other expenses are paid. Provides regular reports to the Executive Board, which will approve the curriculum each year.

Contact the Curriculum Committee: Curriculum@nwwla.org. 

The Cohort Recruitment and Selection Committee will prepare the application and scoring processes and create and approve marketing materials (e.g., website content, videos). They work closely with the Recruiter Sponsor (currently Raftelis) to set up the portal to accept and review applications. They manage the selection process, including communication with prospective applicants to troubleshoot and answer questions throughout the process. The CR&S Committee selects the next cohort and communicates with incoming participants, including managing the deferment process. They review scholarship requests and awards as they become available and are approved by the Board. 

The Communications and Networking Committee develops and maintains website content, the Academy’s LinkedIn page, and other social media platforms. The CNC develops and implements a communications and marketing plan.  They actively promote the Academy and assist with recruiting new applicants each spring. They foster connections and continued development with Academy Alumni, including producing a monthly newsletter. They actively plan and deliver events to promote the Academy with past and future participants, WCMA members, and other supporters. 

Contact the Communications and Networking Committee: Communications@nwwla.org. 

Oversees the financial affairs of the Academy, including preparing the annual budget and financial reports and reporting to the full Board and/or Executive Board about the Academy’s financial condition. The Finance Committee creates, monitors, and updates internal controls to protect the Academy’s reserves and fund balances. They prepare, review, and recommend to the Board financial policies and procedures, and contracts. The Committee ensures the Academy is financially accountable and has the financial resources it needs to operate efficiently.

The Sponsorship and Fundraising Committee creates and implements a plan to raise money to support the Academy’s mission and ensure financial stability. It identifies potential funding sources, such as grants and sponsorships, and writes grant applications and sponsorship proposals. The S&F Committee provides regular reports to the Executive Board. They will review sponsorship applications, ensure alignment with values and mission, and make recommendations to the Board.  The S&F Committee brings final sponsorship proposals to the Board for approval.

The Academy may host various leadership summits throughout the year. The Summit Committee will facilitate the vision, planning, logistics, and execution of summits on behalf of the Academy. The goal of the summits is to provide additional educational opportunities to NWWLA graduates and local government women leaders, provide in-person access and networking opportunities across the state, and raise additional revenue to support the mission of the Academy. The Summit Committee provides regular reports to the Executive Board, which will decide on the number, dates, and locations of summits throughout the year, and the committee will execute those plans. 

Assist with all planning of the graduation ceremony each year at various locations in March. Tasks include research and recommend a keynote speaker, catering, decorations, invite, program booklet, slide deck creating, and set up/clean up the day of the event.

Time Commitment: Roughly 4 hours of planning plus the full graduation day. 

The Silent Auction Committee plays a key role in planning and executing one of the Academy's most impactful fundraising activities. Committee members help solicit donated items and experiences, engage sponsors and community partners, coordinate auction logistics, and curate an exciting selection of offerings for attendees. Through their efforts, the committee creates a successful auction experience that raises critical funds while fostering community engagement and support for the Academy.