ThriveAlumni Advisory Committee Operating Guide

Effective Date: March 18, 2025 Governing Entity: CrownThrive, LLC

1. Purpose

An elected body of sector experts that ensures leadership decisions are grounded in ecosystem-wide representation, wisdom, and participatory governance.

2. Committee Composition

  • 15 total elected members, each serving 5-year terms from staggered cohorts (5/5/5).
  • All 15 are elected by verified ThriveAlumni members via the Member Dashboard.
  • Among these:
    • 3 serve as Board Chairs
    • 5 serve as Executive Committee representatives
    • 7 fulfill advisory-only capacities across strategic domains

This ensures both leadership accountability and broad expertise without diluting effectiveness.

3. Advisory Domains & Focus Areas

Members may be aligned with one or more strategic focus areas, including but not limited to:

  • DEI
  • Legal & Paralegal Affairs
  • Education & CrownThriveU credentialing
  • Startup & Investment Strategy
  • Media & Communications
  • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
  • AI, Automation & Tech Governance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Sustainability & EcoDrive
  • Public Policy & Impact
  • Community Dispute Resolution
  • Arts, Culture & Innovation
  • ThriveFund & Mutual Aid
  • Veterans, Family Systems & Spiritual Leadership

4. Election & Appointment Process

  • Eligibility: Verified members in good standing can nominate and run.
  • Submission: Via Member Dashboard—“Leadership Opportunities” tab—for open roles.
  • Voting: Anonymous, encrypted ballot; one vote per seat; results visible in real-time to oversight personnel.
  • Elected Chairs: Three elected Advisory members are elevated to Board Chair roles; election is conducted concurrently.
  • Executive Reps: Five elected Advisory members concurrently take Executive Committee representative seats.

5. Responsibilities

Elected Advisory members must:

  • Attend at least three meetings annually
  • Participate in sector advisory activities
  • Vote on motions or guidance within 5 business days
  • Submit an annual, public-facing Impact Report
  • Uphold the ThriveAlumni Code of Ethics

6. Compensation & Perks

  • Honorariums for strategic roles or event participation
  • Travel reimbursements for summits or retreats
  • Platform recognition via dashboard badges, newsletter profiles, or ecosystem spotlights
  • Priority early access to CrownThrive initiatives

7. Ethics & Conflict Management

  • Annual conflict-of-interest disclosures required
  • Recusal from votes involving personal gain
  • Confidential and impartial review of any misconduct

8. Resignation & Removal

  • Members may resign in writing at any time
  • Removal follows standard governance rules — Founder override applies (see Policy 4.2, Sec. 5)
  • Appeals must be submitted within 7 days

9. Annual Reporting

Each year, the Committee produces an Annual Impact Report detailing:

  • Sector developments and recommendations
  • Completed vs pending advisory actions
  • Community feedback or strategic needs

Reports are delivered to leadership and made accessible to the ThriveAlumni community as appropriate.

10. Amendments & Versioning

  • Only the Founders may modify this Guide
  • Updates are timestamped and published publicly within the Governance section of the Legal Depot

📌 This structure ensures that ThriveAlumni’s governance remains both democratic and strategic—balancing representation with operational clarity.

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