Nominations for 2012-14 Board of Directors
AIGA Los Angeles is seeking nominations for positions on the board of directors.
President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Member-at-large positions on the board are critical to ensure the continued growth, function and stability of the chapter.
The board of directors is a body elected of and by the members, that holds the association in trust for AIGA members past, present and future. Its guiding principle is one of leaving the institution stronger at the end of each director’s term than it was at the beginning.
A list of what chapter members expect from their board is included at the end of this page.
Design professionals with previous non-profit board experience, fundraising, financial management, and senior executive experience are especially encouraged to secure nomination.
How can I nominate myself or someone else for a board position?
Just prepare a pdf document with the following information, and then submit it via e-mail - with the pdf attached - to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address):
- The pdf file should be named: aigala_nomination_name.pdf (with “name” replaced by the nominees name).
- Include a short statement (200 words max.) describing why this person would make a transformative addition to the board of the Los Angeles chapter. Of particular interest are the specific talents and experience that this person will bring to our board in service to our membership.
- Include a resume or CV highlights.
- Include the names and email and telephone numbers for at least two references that our search committee may call.
- Nominees must commit to attending a minimum of ten (10) monthly board meetings each year
- Nominees will commit themselves to securing the dollar equivalent of one chapter sustaining partner, during their term on the board
- The nominee need not be a current member at the time of nomination, but will be required to join AIGA if elected to a board position.
Self-nominations are welcomed, and encouraged. Nominations will close promptly at 5pm Monday, March 5.
If you have questions beyond the information contained in this document, please feel free to email Jimmy Moss, President, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
What’s expected of Board members?
Tactical
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Read preparation materials prior to each board meeting
- Make reports at the board meetings, when appropriate
- Take on one project/initiative that is not a redirection of existing resources or an imposition on the staff, yet adds to AIGA LA’s achievements
- Attend local and national AIGA events, and be accessible at those events to listen to members
- Encourage your own professional design contacts to become AIGA members
Oversight
- Exercise general supervision over the corporation’s affairs
- Avoid conflicts of interest
- Monitor the community and professional image of the association
- Help the board to ensure that the organization is fulfilling all requirements of its nonprofit and tax-exempt status
- Help the board to ensure that the organization keeps a written, permanent record of all board official actions
- Help the board to ensure that the organization’s charter and bylaws are being followed
Financial
- Establish and provide oversight for fiscal policy and boundaries, including budgets and financial controls
- Provide adequate resources for the activities of the organization through an individual commitment to fundraising for the association
- Know the budget, budget process and financial situation of the organization
- Help the board to ensure that the organization maintains a good credit and financial standing
- Commit to securing the dollar equivalent of one chapter sustaining partner, during the term on the board
