The MSU Northern Foundation is governed by the Board of Trustees that consists of a group of 12 to 22 dedicated volunteers who have taken on the the tasks of providing on-going stewardship for the foundation and the university. The board members have accepted responsibility for overseeing the affairs, activities and programs of the MSU Northern Foundation. A talented group of individuals, they offer time, talent and energy to the university with the sole intention of supporting MSUN’s goals. Each serves a three-year term, with a maximum of 2 terms consecutively. As part of their participation, Board members also lead or participate on committees include a Finance Committee, a Governance Committee and Friends and Alumni of Northern (FAN) Committee.