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NAGC Committees

NAGC volunteer leaders accomplish important work on behalf of the Association, its members, and the gifted and talented community. Your NAGC Board of Directors is committed to creating an open environment that provides increased opportunities for participation. Terms begin on September 1 every year and last for three-years unless otherwise noted. Applications are open from May 1 - May 31 annually for NAGC Committees. Look on Engage for more information.

Annual Fund Committee
Committee Members:
Seeks volunteers with various backgrounds and skillsets. Volunteers should be passionate about NAGC and its mission to support all those who work with gifted children. Previous experience fundraising for schools, community organizations, professional associations, or other groups is preferred. 

NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Awards Committee
Committee members:
  • Promote the NAGC awards in their communities and beyond, encouraging diverse and high-quality nominations
  • Conscientiously review the nominees to select recipients
  • Review awards and process for needed updates
  • May be asked to participate in the awards ceremony
NAGC Staff Partner: Jessica Gutierrez
Convention Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with NAGC staff in program planning for the NAGC convention
  • Provide sustainability and continuity for convention planning
  • Support the processes and systems involved in developing and managing the convention program
  • Facilitates the development of institutional knowledge and continuous improvement of the convention
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Development Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with Executive Director and staff liaison to develop an annual plan for fundraising to support the financial needs of the association aligned with the strategic plan
  • Collaborate with the National Office in order to accomplish their work and to the Board through bi-annual reports and presentations as required.
  • Annually reviews the success of the development plan including, performance metrics, and adequacy of the charge, and recommends any proposed changes to the board for approval.
  • Ensures that all processes and procedures are aligned with NAGC’s Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Policy 2.7
NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Diversity & Equity Committee
Committee members:
  • The Diversity/Equity Committee will meet regularly
  • Members will work with other NAGC committees and networks to increase diversity in membership
  • Members will work with others in the organization to increase issues of diversity in content
NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Elections Committee
Committee members work with the Board of Directors to:
  • Create eligibility criteria for each elected office
  • Recommend a slate of directors for membership's approval
  • Ensure a fair and equitable election process
No Elections Committee member may write a letter of recommendation for any applicant, or nominate an applicant for a Board or Network position while serving as a member of the Elections Committee.

NAGC Staff Partner: Meagan Roloff
Leadership Development Committee
Committee members:
  • Work with NAGC Staff and elected leaders to identify candidates to serve in leadership roles
  • Connect with potential leaders for volunteer opportunities
  • Provide support and training for volunteer leaders, particularly with committee and network leaders, to increase member engagement
NAGC Staff Partner: Jessica Gutierrez
Parent Editorial and Content Advisory Board
Committee members:
  • Work in concert with the Parenting for High Potential Editor to identify article ideas and potential authors; advise staff and leadership on recommended areas of focus; act as reviewers for articles as needed; and author PHP articles as appropriate
  • Develop content for other NAGC communications channels
  • Represent parent interests at the NAGC annual convention
  • Work closely with the Parent and Community Network to reach and support parents and caregivers
  • Support special projects/initiatives, as needed, aligned with the board’s strategic plan and in concert with the national office
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Professional Standards Committee
Committee members will work to update the current Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards by:
  • Reviewing Current Standards
  • Taking community’s input and translate into current needs and needed changes
  • Updating Standards
  • Providing professional development webinars and sessions explaining the updated standards
  • Speaking with members who have questions about updates (within reason)
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Publications Committee
Committee members:
  • Review books, articles, white papers as asked by Association Editor
  • Collaborate with the committee to seek out new topics and authors
NAGC Staff Partner: Lacy Compton
Public Policy & Advocacy Committee
Committee members:
  • Commit to advocate and develop relationships with their elected officials
  • Recruit, through their network, at least two individuals from outside of their Congressional district who would be willing to advocate and develop relationships with their respective elected officials
  • Develop legislative recommendations (writing policy, regulations, and guidance) for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
NAGC Staff Partner: John Segota

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