🎼 VMA LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS

For students seeking national impact, high-level leadership, and college-ready achievements

Minimum Fundraising to Run:

• National President — $250
  
  

• National Vice President — $200
  
  

• All other National Offices & National Chairs — $150
  
  

Recommended Leadership Initiative Level:Gold
(Gold: $2,500 fundraising, 2 concerts, full-year workshops)

🥇 EXECUTIVE ROLES

National President — $250 minimum

Leads the entire VMA national student government; oversees national strategy, public messaging, and major annual initiatives.

National Vice President — $200 minimum

Supports the President, coordinates committees, and ensures continuity of national programs.

🟦 National Administrative Officers — $150 minimum

National Secretary

Manages national communications, minutes, calendars, and coordination across all states.

National Treasurer

Supports national fundraising strategy and advises students on Give Lively best practices.

🟪 National Publicity, Media & Communications Pathway — $150 minimum

Perfect for students into media, journalism, marketing, or design.

• National Publicity Chair
  
  

• National Social Media Chair
  
  

• National Graphic Design Lead
  
  

• National Photography/Videography Lead
  
  

• National Communications Lead
  
  

Roles focus on national visibility, media content, branding, storytelling, and digital communication.

🟧 National Outreach Pathway — $150 minimum

Ideal for music or arts leadership students.

• National Outreach Chair
  
  

• National Venue Research Lead
  
  

• National Performer/Program Coordinator
  
  

• National Logistics & Virtual Events Lead
  
  

These roles shape national outreach quality and student performance readiness.

🟩 National Philanthropy & Fundraising Pathway — $150 minimum

Great for entrepreneurial, communications, or business-oriented students.

• National Fundraising Chair
  
  

• National Sweet Sounds Coordinator
  
  

• National Donor Appreciation Lead
  
  

• National Corporate/Community Outreach Lead
  
  

These roles help VMA reach its national revenue goals.

🟫 National Recruitment & Development Pathway — $150 minimum

Ideal for leadership-building and organizational development.

• National Recruitment Chair
  
  

• National Studio & Music School Liaison
  
  

• Club Development Lead (National)
  
  

• State Senator Support Coordinator
  
  

These students grow VMA’s national footprint.

For students ready to represent their entire state and guide statewide growth

Minimum Fundraising:

• State Senator — $250
  
  

• State Chairs & Leads — $150
  
  

Recommended Leadership Initiative: Silver
(Silver: $1,250 fundraising, 2 concerts, one-semester workshops)

🥈 State Executive Roles

State Senator (Senior Seat) — $250 minimum

Leads VMA activity across the state, recruits students, supports club presidents, and connects venues to the mission.

Deputy State Senator — $250 minimum

Supports the State Senator, assists statewide operations, and ensures continuity.

🟦 State Publicity & Communications Pathway — $150 minimum

• State Publicity Lead
  
  

• State Social Media Lead
  
  

• State Graphic/Design Lead
  
  

• State Photography/Videography Lead
  
  

• State Communications Lead
  
  

These roles promote statewide visibility and storytelling.

🟧 State Outreach Pathway — $150 minimum

• State Outreach Lead
  
  

• State Venue Coordinator
  
  

• State Performer/Program Coordinator
  
  

• State Logistics & Volunteer Lead
  
  

Organize statewide concerts and relationships with community partners.

🟩 State Fundraising Pathway — $150 minimum

• State Fundraising Lead
  
  

• State Campaign Coordinator
  
  

• State Donor Appreciation Lead
  
  

• State Community/Business Outreach Lead
  
  

Strengthen statewide fundraising efforts.

🟫 State Recruitment & Development Pathway — $150 minimum

• State Recruitment Lead
  
  

• Studio & Music School Liaison
  
  

• Club Development Assistant
  
  

Support student growth and new club development.

Perfect for middle school & early high school students beginning their leadership journey

Minimum Fundraising:

• $50 — Club President, Vice President
  
  

• $25 — All committee and support roles
  
  

Recommended Initiative Level: Bronze
(Bronze: $250 fundraising, 2 concerts)

🥉 Club Executive Roles

• Club President — $50 min
  Leads the club, runs meetings, sets agenda, and oversees committees.
  
  

• Club Vice President — $50 min
  Supports the president and helps coordinate club communication.
  
  

• Club Secretary — $25 min
  Handles notes, reminders, and attendance.
  
  

• Club Treasurer — $25 min
  Tracks fundraising progress and ensures all donations flow through Give Lively.
  
  

🟦 Club Publicity & Media Pathway — $25 minimum

• Publicity Chair
  
  

• Social Media Chair
  
  

• Graphic Design Lead
  
  

• Photography/Videography Lead
  
  

• Newsletter/Communications Lead
  
  

Ideal for creative students interested in branding, marketing, or digital media.

🟧 Club Outreach Pathway — $25 minimum

• Outreach Chair
  
  

• Venue & Scheduling Lead
  
  

• Performer Coordinator
  
  

• Program & Repertoire Lead
  
  

• Stage & Logistics Lead
  
  

For students focusing on performance, community service, and logistics.

🟩 Club Fundraising Pathway — $25 minimum

• Fundraising Chair
  
  

• Campaign Coordinator
  
  

• Events & Awareness Lead
  
  

• Donor Appreciation Lead
  
  

• Community/Business Outreach Lead
  
  

Supports the Sweet Sounds of Service campaign.

🟪 Club Events & Operations Pathway — $25 minimum

• Events Chair
  
  

• Hospitality Lead
  
  

• Special Projects Lead
  
  

• Secretary Assistant
  
  

• Treasurer Assistant
  
  

• Membership & Attendance Lead
  
  

Organizational roles for students who enjoy planning and teamwork.