Maximize Your Board's Capacity and Impact-New Board Member Application (DCCF)

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This document is an application form for candidates seeking to join the Dutchess Community College Foundation (DCCF) Board of Directors. It collects essential personal information including the candidate’s and spouse/partner’s names, preferred name for print, home and work addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.<br /><br />Candidates are asked to provide details about their current employment position and employer, along with a requested resume, CV, or bio outlining relevant experience.<br /><br />The form invites applicants to circle their areas of expertise or contribution relevant to advancing the DCC Foundation’s mission. These areas include fundraising, policy development, public policy/advocacy, special events, strategic planning, estate planning, capital campaigns, board governance, financial matters, alumni relations, nominating, marketing, and communications.<br /><br />Applicants must explain how they believe they can assist the DCC Foundation Board and Dutchess Community College’s advancement or enhancement.<br /><br />The form also requests prior board experience with other nonprofit organizations, current volunteer commitments, and any additional information important to the application.<br /><br />Candidates acknowledge that an online review of publicly available information, including social media, will be conducted as part of the consideration process, and agree that service on the Board will be governed by the Foundation’s bylaws.<br /><br />Lastly, there is a section for internal board use documenting meetings with the nominee, committee reviews, online reviews, nomination proposals, board election decisions, and dates for each step.<br /><br />This form serves to gather comprehensive candidate information for evaluating suitability and readiness to support and enhance the mission of the Dutchess Community College Foundation.

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This sample application from the Dutchess Community College Foundation shows how prospective board members can share their background, interest areas, and potential contributions. Use it as a reference when developing or refining your own board application process.

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Dutchess Community College Foundation

Board of Directors

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nonprofit experience

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