Board of Directors
NOMINATIONS/APPLICATION FORM
As a representative of a GIA member organization, you are invited to nominate yourself or another individual who
you think has the time, talents and commitment to guide GIA’s strategy and development as a member of its
board of directors. Under GIA policy, the Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of GIA, and
delegate’s responsibility for day-to-day operations to the Executive Director and committees. The Board receives
no compensation. Each Director of GIA shall be employed by or be a member of the Board of Directors or
trustees of a member institution or grantmaking foundation of GIA.
If you are nominating an individual, please be sure to talk with the individual first to ascertain interest and
willingness to comply with the responsibilities and expectations of GIA board members spelled out in the
accompanying material. (Only electronic submissions will be accepted; please do not mail or fax.)
To be considered, please email this form and a short resume to:jfeather@giaging.org
Name of Nominee/Applicant:
Title:
Organization Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Nominator, if applicable (name/ affiliation):
1. Commitment
GIA expects that all nominees and applicants understand the commitments involved in serving on the GIA
Board of Directors. Please review our “Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities” document for more details or
contact GIA staff with questions about these expectations.
Does the nominee—or do you as the applicant—understand these commitments and plan to meet them as a
board member, particularly around time commitment and fund-raising responsibilities?
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2. GIA Involvement
What GIA activities has the nominee—or you as the applicant—been engaged in? How has this experience
been good preparation for a leadership role on GIA’s board?
3. Leadership in the Field
Beyond the GIA activities described in the previous question, has the nominee—or you as the applicant—
been engaged in other activities to strengthen the field of aging philanthropy? If so, please describe.
4. Board Experience
What experience has the nominee—or you as the applicant—had with other boards of directors? Please
describe specific contributions you have made through any past board service or working directly for other
boards?
5. Interest in GIA
Why is the nominee—or you as the applicant—interested in serving on GIA’s board? Any specific ideas for
how GIA can improve its efforts and activities to strengthen aging philanthropy?
6. Philanthropic Emphasis
What issue areas are emphasized in the nominee’s work—or your work as the applicant—in aging
philanthropy? Any particular issues of interest, passion or knowledge (both at the individual and foundation
levels)? What sorts of organizations are funded and in what areas of the country? Any special focus on age or
population or leverage points in promoting healthy aging, independence, intergenerational programs, the arts,
and/or geriatric care?
7. Skills & Knowledge
Please indicate which areas of expertise the nominee or applicant can offer the GIA board
Development/Fund Raising
Public Sector/Government
Finance/Accounting
Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
Leadership/Governance
Social Media
Legal Issues
Research/Evaluation/Learning
Membership Organizations
Outreach to Minority, Low-Income and/or
Public Policy/Advocacy
Rural Communities
Please suggest how the nominee—or you—might use these skills as a board member.
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8. Demographics & Primary Position
Grantmakers In Aging values diversity of background, skills, perspectives, cultures and personal attributes.
Completion of the following sections is optional but will assist the Governance Committee in its efforts to
ensure that GIA’s Board reflects the demographics of our membership.
Age Range:
<50
50+
Gender:
Female
Male
Transgender
Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Misc:
Disability
Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual
Foundation Type:
Community
Corporate
Family
Operating
Private/Independent
Public Charity
Primary Position:
Employee
Individual Philanthropist
Trustee
Location:
Northeast
South
Midwest
Mountain
Pacific
9. Strong Connections (For each selection, please provide example of connection.)
Business/Corporation
Civic Groups
Educational Institutions
Executive/Legislative Branches
Government Agencies/Public Sector
Minority, Low-Income and/or Rural Communities/Organizations
National/State/Local Networks
Philanthropy/Foundations
Other
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10. Perspective
GIA strives to bring a diversity of perspectives to its board (including personal, philosophical and
professional). Describe the most important influences on the perspectives the nominee—or you as the
applicant—bring to aging philanthropy. How would those perspectives make a significant contribution to the
board’s leadership and work?
11. Questions
Does the nominee—or do you as the applicant—have any questions about Grantmakers In Aging?
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