IAAP Foundation Board of Directors Application

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: December 18, 2024 – January 14, 2025

**The Nominations Guide has been updated. Please download the new version here .**

Application Guide [Application Process Overview]
Position Descriptions [What Board Members Do]
IAAP Leadership Matrix [Leadership Competencies Utilized]

The Foundation Board of Directors is the highest level of leadership in the foundation. To ensure the highest qualified candidates are on the ballot, the Governance and Leadership Committee (GLC) will evaluate a candidate's leadership competency by sending relevant questions to their manager, colleague, and a volunteer leader peer for a comprehensive assessment.

Please provide an email address for each below and alert them that they'll receive an email from IAAP. Candidates MUST have responses from all 3 parties to be assessed for the position they are applying for.

NOTE: Returning board candidates have a Board Development Committee (BDC) report sent to the GLC, which is used in place of external references. If you are a returning board candidate, put NA in the email fields.

Diversity Disclosure: The IAAP Foundation Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the IAAP Foundation, which includes policy, fiscal, and governance. To ensure a dynamic and inclusive association that is relevant to supporting the administrative profession, and one that can effectively uphold IAAP’s core purpose, it is imperative that a diverse board leads the organization. As part of the nominating process, board diversity is to be evaluated across several criteria: professional expertise, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives, as well as ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background, age, and other dimensions of diversity. Consideration should also be given to individuals who bring intersectional perspectives, ensuring the board reflects the diverse lived experiences of our community. Our commitment to diversity is complemented by a focus on equity, ensuring all board members have the opportunity to contribute and lead.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed, understand, and agree to uphold and support IAAP's Leadership Matrix, the Application Guide, the Position Description, the Conflict of Interest, the Confidentiality Agreement, and the Fiduciary Responsibility.
I acknowledge that the application process includes a virtual video interview.

If you have any accessibility needs for the IAAP Volunteer Leader application process, please email Rachel.Suman@iaap-hq.org with your accommodation request.

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