2024-2025 Additional Information - Nominated Individuals

Persons willing to be entered into the nomination process should be familiar with the governance structure of AAAE (https://artsadministration.org/board/) and be willing to volunteer personal time and financial support to assist the organization in reaching its stated goals. Self-nominations are encouraged.

AAAE Criteria for Office

Criteria for Office:

a. AAAE acknowledges that the strength and effectiveness of its Board are directly related to the balance, experience, and diversity of individual Directors, as well as their commitment to dedicating the necessary time and attention to overseeing the organization's affairs. The Board Development Committee is responsible for assessing the current Board composition and identifying any missing qualities or characteristics. The criteria for office, which are clearly outlined on the Election Application and Nomination Forms, include the following considerations:

i. Diversity of age; geography, ethnic/racial/gender identity

ii. Program and/or organization type and size

iii. Professional and/or academic experience

iv. Management or other leadership experience outside of AAAE

v. Demonstrated engagement with AAAE via committee participation, conference attendance and/or participation, or other forms of engagement. Note: While prior engagement is not necessary, it is looked upon as an asset for nominees.

vi. A clearly articulated vision of a potential contribution that is aligned with AAAE's mission.

vii. Personal and professional conduct is consistent with the mission and purpose of AAAE

Disqualifying Criteria:

a. Nominees will be disqualified for incomplete application materials or failure to submit materials by the stated deadline.

b. Failure to pay AAAE member dues and remain in good standing with the organization will result in disqualification.

c. Conduct raising concerns about a nominee's ability to act in a manner consistent with AAAE's mission and purpose or concerns that a nominee's presence on the Board of Directors might adversely reflect upon AAAE will be grounds for disqualification.

AAAE Statement of Confidentiality

By its nature, the nominating process requires a high degree of confidentiality, especially with regard to the nominee deliberations and vote totals. All teleconferences, discussions and deliberations involving nominees, candidates, vote totals, and other sensitive items related to the nomination process, must remain confidential.

Nominee Application

Please complete the following questions and upload the requested application materials.

I agree to be considered as a Nominee for the Board of Directors with AAAE. By doing so, I understand that it is my responsibility to be familiar with the duties and obligations of the position for which my name has been entered. I hereby indicate my willingness and ability to meet the obligations of board service for which my name has been entered as defined by the Board of Directors, published Board member eligibility criteria, and our bylaws.*

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Application Materials

NOTE: Information regarding responsibilities of Board members, AAAE Bylaws, Policies and Procedures can be found: https://bit.ly/aaae-elections. All newly elected Board members will complete an orientation process upon election to the board.

Below, please state your reasons for wanting to serve on the AAAE Board of Directors at this time*

Below, please list your contributions to the work of AAAE (and/or the field more broadly), including service to committees, conferences, webinars or any contributions to publications:*

Please provide your CV or resume, highlighting your contributions to the field of arts administration, and your leadership experience (via Board service, student leadership, etc.)*

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Please provide two Letters of Reference from current members of AAAE, who are familiar with your contributions and qualifications for Board service. References must be written by current AAAE members who are in good standing. (If you have been nominated by someone who has already provided a Letter of Reference on your behalf, please only upload one additional letter here.) *

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Please submit a short bio (300 words) outlining professional experience, and a position statement (250 words) describing how you plan to serve and what you will bring to the role - to be used on the AAAE website and other AAAE communications related to the elections.*

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