Serve on an RMAI Committee!
Would you like to share your talent and passion, leverage and build your network, and serve the association and industry? Consider serving on an RMAI committee, working group or task force. All meetings are virtual, typically held monthly or bimonthly, and last about an hour. See below for descriptions and desired skills, plus how to volunteer.
Affiliate Committee
The committee’s mission is to ensure that RMAI Affiliate members receive value from their membership and their perspective is considered in the strategic goals of RMAI and in the development of programs and services.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Affiliate member.
Auto Finance Working Group
This working group identifies issues particular to the auto debt market; develops auto finance issue briefs, best practices, and education for members; and provides education to the auto finance industry on the nuances of the sale and collection of auto accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in and knowledge of purchasing and collecting auto debt.
Bankruptcy Working Group
This working group discusses the latest trends, legal decisions, new laws, etc. in bankruptcy. As deemed necessary, the group recommends actions to RMAI leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Interest and knowledge in bankruptcy law and process.
Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee
The committee’s mission is to empower RMAI member companies to create an inclusive culture by delivering rich content and experiences on diversity and inclusion practices that will allow their businesses to thrive.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in DEI; (2) interest in coordinating education programming to include securing topics, speakers, and sponsors; and (3) interest in writing or identifying authors for articles and blog posts.
Editorial & Social Media Committee
This committee is responsible for the editorial content of RMAI communications, including annual publications, monthly e-newsletter, website, social media, Member Alerts, and press releases; and sets policies for RMAI Editorial Guidelines and Advertising Kit.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in writing, proofing, and marketing; (2) familiarity or experience working with social media and/or the press; and (3) commitment to secure authors/contributors and solicit advertisers.
Education Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of educational programs. This includes, but is not limited to, a robust webinar lineup, programs offered at the Annual Conference and Executive Summit, regional symposiums as needed, and additional offerings deemed to be needed by the Committee and/or Board.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in coordinating education programming to include securing topics, speakers, and sponsors.
Ethics Committee
This committee is responsible for the investigation of ethics complaints received about RMAI members and taking appropriate actions.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) Solid understanding of RMAI Code of Ethics and governance documents; (2) ability to objectively evaluate complaints and determine fair solution; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.
Federal Legislative/Regulatory Committee
This committee is responsible for developing recommendations for positions on legislation and regulations at the federal level that affect the industry.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in federal policies and legislation; (2) read bills and provide comment; and (3) good writer and willingness to draft RMAI responses to legislative and regulatory proposals.
Financial Staff Working Group
This working group provides a forum for financial personnel of RMAI member businesses to participate in discussions and educational programs specific to finance, including industry trends and best practices for portfolio valuation/collection rates, tax considerations pertaining to revenue recognition, raising capital and financing, business insurance, and other related topics.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) financial staff/CFOs/CPAs.
Fintech Legal Working Group
This working group identifies issues particular to fintech paper; develops fintech issue briefs, best practices, and education for members; and provides education to the fintech industry on the nuances of the sale of marketplace accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in and knowledge of fintech law.
Legal Affairs Working Group
This working group serves as a resource for attorneys who are employees, partners, or owners of RMAI member businesses, by engaging in dialogue and identifying problems and solutions related to the practice of law within the receivables industry.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) attorney.
Legislative Fundraising Committee
This committee is responsible for soliciting donations for the RMAI Legislative Fund to support the association’s work at the state and federal levels.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in heavy outreach to RMAI members to obtain donations throughout the year and (2) have existing relationships with RMAI members that can help increase donations or obtain new donations.
Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for developing membership recruitment and retention programs to grow the membership and evaluating current and new member needs.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in recruitment of nonmembers and retention of current members; (2) commitment to making annual membership retention outreach (email/phone calls); (3) gather leads at industry events and work with RMAI staff on follow up; (4) commitment to being an “Ambassador” of the association at RMAI Annual Conference and other industry conferences.
Privacy & Data Security Working Group
This working group discusses legislative and regulatory developments in privacy proposals and analyzes implementation challenges for any new privacy laws.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) attorney or compliance officer; (2) willingness to speak up and share the challenges your business is facing related to privacy; and (3) experience analyzing legislative bills.
State Legislative/Regulatory Committee (50-State Committee)
This committee is responsible for providing input for positions on legislation and regulations that affect the industry and co-chairs are involved in developing strategy for their state.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) interest in public policy and legislation; (2) ability to read bills and provide comments; (3) interest in grassroots lobbying; and (4) willingness to reach out and develop relationships with elected officials in your community.
Certification Council Committees
NOTE: Effective March 1, 2024, with the exception of originating creditors and authorized audit providers, the members on each Certification Council Committee must be affiliated with a Certified Company.
Administration & Budget Committee
The Administration & Budget Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program, application procedures, application approvals, and the development of a proposed annual budget and fee schedule. The committee is also responsible for assuring affordable access to the Certification Program.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) been a participant within the industry for a significant period-of-time; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program’s Compliance Audits.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) compliance background; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.
Educational Requirements Committee
The Educational Requirements Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program’s Educational Requirements and the granting of temporary waivers for education requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) interest in reviewing education programming for RMAI’s certification program; and (3) availability to attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings.
PR & Marketing Committee
The Public Relations & Marketing Committee is responsible for educating and promoting the Certification Program with RMAI membership, the receivables industry, press, public officials, and the general public. This includes the development of physical and electronic publications and resources, provided that they are developed jointly with the appropriate subject matter committees.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) commitment to member outreach; (3) writing and/or creative marketing skills; and (4) familiarity or experience working with social media and/or the press.
Remediation Committee
The Remediation Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of Deficiencies and Remediation within the Certification Program.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; (2) ability to objectively evaluate audits and complaints and determine fair solutions; and (3) ability to keep absolute confidentiality.
Standards Committee
The Standards Committee is responsible for issues concerning the administration and oversight of the Certification Program’s Certification Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS pertinent to this committee: (1) strong familiarity with the certification program; and (2) legal and/or compliance background
How Do I volunteer for a committee?
RMAI seeks volunteers each year in February by distributing a Committee Interest survey to active members (primary contacts and paid additional membership representatives). Additionally, some committees continue to accept volunteers throughout the year. Email info@rmaintl.org if you have questions.