How to Get Involved

Once you join NOMAD, there are real opportunities to step in, contribute, and help shape where the organization goes next. NOMAD depends on members who are willing to lead, collaborate, and bring new ideas to the table. Whether you want to support a committee, serve on the Board, or help grow the organization in your area, there is a place for you here.

Why Get Involved?

NOMAD is only as strong as the people who choose to invest in it. Getting involved gives you the chance to build relationships with other athletic directors, contribute to meaningful work, strengthen the profession, and help create opportunities for members across the country. Your voice, perspective, and leadership matter.

NOMAD Needs You

NOMAD does not grow by accident. It grows because members step up.

If you believe in the value of connection, leadership, representation, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. Your experience matters. Your perspective matters. Your willingness to get involved can help strengthen NOMAD for current members and for the next generation of athletic directors.

Whether you join a committee, serve on the Board, or become a Regional Captain, your involvement helps move NOMAD forward.

  • One of the best ways to get involved in NOMAD is by joining a committee. Committees play an important role in shaping the direction, priorities, and day-to-day work of the organization. They are where ideas turn into action.

    Serving on a committee gives you the chance to contribute in a focused area, work alongside other members, and help move NOMAD forward.

    Committees include:

    • Activities
      Help plan programs, events, and initiatives that keep members connected and engaged.

    • Finance and Development
      Support the financial health and long-term growth of NOMAD through fundraising, sponsorship development, and strategic planning.

    • Governance
      Help guide organizational structure, policies, and practices that keep NOMAD strong, accountable, and mission-driven.

    • Marketing and Publications
      Support how NOMAD communicates its story, promotes opportunities, and shares resources with members and partners.

    • Membership
      Help recruit, welcome, and retain members while strengthening the sense of connection across the organization.

    • Professional Development
      Shape learning opportunities, resources, and experiences that support members in their growth as leaders.

    Committee work is a great fit for members who want to contribute, meet other leaders, and start building a deeper connection to NOMAD.

  • Serving on the NOMAD Board is an opportunity to lead at a higher level and help guide the vision, strategy, and future of the organization.

    Board members help make key decisions, set priorities, support major initiatives, and represent the interests of the membership. It is a chance to be part of the leadership team responsible for helping NOMAD grow, stay mission-focused, and continue to serve athletic directors well.

    What it means to serve on a board:

    • Provide leadership and strategic direction

    • Help make decisions that impact the organization as a whole

    • Represent the needs and perspectives of members

    • Support organizational growth and sustainability

    • Commit time, thought, and energy to helping NOMAD thrive

    Serving on the Board is for members who want to lead, think strategically, and have a direct hand in shaping the future of NOMAD.

  • NOMAD is always looking to expand, strengthen its network, and better organize its membership across states and regions. That is where Regional Captains come in.

    Becoming a Regional Captain means serving as the NOMAD contact person for your state or region. You help build connections, communicate opportunities, and serve as a point person for members and prospective members in your area.

    Regional Captains play a key role in helping NOMAD grow from the ground up.

    As a Regional Captain, you may:

    • Help connect athletic directors in your state or region

    • Promote NOMAD membership and involvement opportunities

    • Share information about programs, events, and initiatives

    • Help identify needs, ideas, and opportunities from your area

    • Strengthen the organization’s local presence and reach

    This role is ideal for members who like building relationships, creating momentum, and helping others find their way into the organization.

Take the Next Step

Ready to get involved? We want members who are willing to lead, contribute, and help build what comes next.

Join a committee. Serve on the Board. Become a Regional Captain. Help shape the future of NOMAD.