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Shape the Future in Child Care: Submit Your Nomination for the Board of Directors

Written by Steve Rohde | September 25, 2018

Right now, we are in a critical time to support access to a high-quality and affordable child care system for all families. You can contribute to this critical mission by nominating yourself or others to be considered for a board position with Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA). The call for Board of Directors nominations is open from September 19 through October 19, 2018.

By serving on the Board of Directors, you have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our national organization and provide leadership as we continue our fight for quality, affordable child care. Nominees who would like to be considered for a Board of Directors position should have significant capabilities in supporting the vision and mission of CCAoA. Candidates must meet a professional standard of excellence by demonstrating a willingness to accept a leadership role for the future of our national organization. They must also have the time and desire to fulfill their responsibilities on the Board throughout the 2019 calendar year.

Nominations must include:

  • A completed nomination application
  • Two letters of reference detailing the nominee's abilities (each letter of reference must describe the contributions the candidate has made to their field in one or more of the following areas: technology, finance, advocacy, fundraising, leadership development, and/or organizational governance)
  • A resume highlighting the nominee’s experience

We invite you to help guide the strategic goals of CCAoA and lead us into the future by nominating a colleague or yourself. The call for Board of Directors nominations closes on October 19 and the election concludes in December 2018. Elected nominees will take office on January 1, 2019.