RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

History

The IAAP Research and Educational (R&E) Foundation was established by a Declaration of Trust in 1966 as a 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax deductible contributions within the parameters of Section 170 of the IRS code.

The R&E Foundation was created to advance the knowledge of the administrative profession and provide educational services to admins. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of the IAAP President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Through the years, the Foundation has assisted the profession through the support of constituent research and benchmarking studies to help insure that the Association is focused on best practices in office administration. In addition, the Foundation has played a pivotal role in advancing the profession by making sure that the Association’s certification programs keep pace with the needs of the profession and requisite skills necessary to optimize office productivity.

Working Toward the Future

In the spring of 2009, the R&E Board of Trustees appointed a subcommittee to review the Foundation’s mission and vision within the context of the rapidly changing needs of the profession. On July 24, 2009 the Board of Trustees approved the following mission and strategic goals to insure that the Foundation was best meeting constituent needs in the years ahead:

Mission Statement: The IAAP Research and Educational Foundation is committed to advancing the careers of administrative professionals through research, education and publication initiatives that enhance their professional development.

Strategic Goals:

  • Conduct, sponsor or promote targeted educational programs that meet the needs of the profession, align with the strategic priorities, and communicate the core values.
  • Support scholarships for IAAP educational conferences and IAAP certification programs.
  • Conduct content validity studies for the CPS and CAP exams.
  • Participate in co-branded research studies germane to the profession.
  • Publish and promote educational and research materials.

You Can Support the R&E Foundation By

  • Conducting a local fundraising event to support the Foundation
  • Identifying a company that has a special interest in supporting the work of the Foundation and securing a corporate gift to support the mission
  • Making a personal contribution to the Foundation by sending your gift to the Research and Educational Foundation, PO Box 20404, Kansas City, MO 64195-0404.

Note: Contributions made to the Research & Educational Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.