Are you passionate about supporting the administrative profession through philanthropy and strategic leadership skills?

If you have a passion for the administrative profession and fundraising to support it, then the IAAP Foundation Board of Directors would be a great fit for you. The IAAP Foundation is a strategic partner and the fundraising arm of IAAP whose core purpose is to support administrative professionals and advance the profession. As a board member, you will help support the future of the administrative profession and IAAP by providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to the IAAP Foundation.

Purpose and Work

An IAAP Foundation board member provides volunteer leadership, governance, and oversight to IAAP Foundation as a voting officer of the board with full authority and responsibility to develop strategic direction and policies of IAAP Foundation. They also monitor the IAAP Foundation's financial health and fundraising, participate in budget planning, and support IAAP Foundation's mission and purpose. 

• Develop, understand, and support the strategic plan and core purpose of IAAP Foundation  
• Be knowledgeable and stay current on issues and trends affecting the association and the profession 
• Develop policies to govern the Foundation 
• Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight 
• Ensure effective organizational planning 
• Provide informal and formal coaching of current and future board members 
• Serve on board subcommittees, working groups, and other responsibilities as appointed by the Chair, which may require monthly/semi-monthly conference calls 
• Contribute to the performance evaluation of IAAP Foundation Executive Director & CEO 
• Ensure long-term viability of the board through succession planning 
• Uphold IAAP Foundation’s public image, both internal and external  
• Attend the board orientation and in-person board meetings annually, as well as participate in monthly board meeting conference calls and assigned committee meeting conference calls
• Prepare for all meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documents in advance 
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to effectiveness by completing self-assessments, receiving and implementing feedback, and acting on individual development plans
• Demonstrate financial support of IAAP Foundation
• Promote IAAP Foundation fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Promote IAAP Foundation through social media and other communication strategies
• Develop relationships with individual donors and create connections with corporate partners for potential funding opportunities

Time Required: 10-12 hours per month for Directors at Large and 14-16 hours per month for Chair and Chair-Elect

Term Length: One (1) year for Chair and Chair-Elect; Two (2) years for Directors (Governance year runs from July-July)

 Applications Open: January 30, 2026

Applications Close: February13, 2026