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  • AIGA nominations process

    The deadline for 2012 board nominations has now passed. Thanks to all who applied!

    The 2011 Nominating Committee, chaired by Jill Spaeth (Washington, D.C.), is currently reviewing nominations for five open seats for the July 1, 2012  to June 30, 2015 term. Once ratified by the current board of directors, professional- and associate-level members will have the opportunity to vote on the slate of nominees in Spring 2012.

    The nomination process is designed to identify, encourage and enlist the active participation of dedicated professionals in the service of AIGA at a leadership level. The procedures outlined below assist the nominating committee in conducting a fair and equitable evaluation, deliberation and recommendation process for all nominated candidates.

    Nominating committee

    The committee consists of AIGA members who are not on the board to make sure member interests are represented in the new nominations and that the national board is not self-perpetuating (a weak point of many association boards). This process is an open, inclusive one; anyone who completes the nomination form will be considered.

    The 2012 nominating committee:

    • Jill Spaeth, Citizen Creative, AIGA DC (chair)
    • Richard Hollant, co:lab, AIGA Connecticut
    • Kenna Kay, AIGA New York
    • Yang Kim, Peopledesign, AIGA West Michigan
    • Cary King, Red Carrot Design, Inc., AIGA Alaska
    • Matthew Muñoz, New Kind, AIGA Raleigh

    Brief given to the 2012 nominating committee

    The slate of nominees should include a minimum of 20 percent of racial/ethnic minorities, in order to, over time, ensure that the board reflects the population at large. Similarly, the slate should show balance in terms of gender and geographical diversity.

    For the board to fulfill its potential, it is valuable to have a variety of skill, experience and interest levels represented. Considering the roles and contributions of departing board members and the current needs of the organization, it would be useful to have board members who can each represent at least one of the following attributes and preferably more than one:

    • Youth-oriented approach and experience (new ways of working, experience with emerging media)
    • Web or digital marketing experience
    • Chapter-level experience or the respect of chapters
    • Multi-disciplinary, global perspective toward design
    • Entrepreneurial character and experience
    • Sustainable design practices
    • National recognition as a thought leader
    • Experience in member outreach, growth and retention

    Nomination categories

    There are two ways to be nominated for national AIGA board positions:

    • Peer: Any current AIGA member who feels a particular individual will enhance the quality of leadership on the AIGA board may nominate that person. Members can do this by providing their candidate with the nomination form and to notify the board nominating committee of their recommendation. Members may also write one of the two recommendation letters needed by each nominee. The nominee need not be a member at the time of nomination, but will be expected to become a member if approved. Each peer nominee will be asked to complete the nomination form and to return the information by the deadline.
    • Self: Any current AIGA member willing to participate and to fulfill the obligations of board membership may self-nominate by completing the nomination form and returning the information by the deadline.

    Completing the nomination form

    Each nominee is expected to download and complete the same form so that the nominating committee may consider the credentials of all candidates individually, as well as comparatively. Read the Board Roles and Responsibilities to better understand the nomination process and the responsibilities of elected board members. If you have questions about this form or the nomination process, please contact the chairperson of this year's nominating committee.

    The nomination form is designed to help the nominee prepare and present his or her qualifications in a consistent and orderly manner. The application process is thorough to assure that the committee has the same information on all candidates, recognizes the work nominees have done at the chapter level and reveals the level of commitment of the nominee

    Download the 2012 nomination form (197 KB)
    Download the 2012 Board Roles and Responsibilities     (119 KB)

    Copies of the nomination form must be completed, signed and submitted digitally along with two letters of recommendation from current AIGA members by November 18, 2011 to Amy Chapman, AIGA, 164 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10010.

    Responsibilities of the board of directors

    Most of the board’s responsibilities are fairly traditional, but two specific obligations warrant notice:

    • Each board member is expected to give or raise $10,000 in discretionary funds (not including sponsorships) over his or her term.
    • Each board member is expected to manage a principal objective of the organization as identified by the board.

    Find out more about all the responsibilities of confirmed AIGA board members.

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