AFCPE Board of Directors Application |
Nomination Application
Thank you for your interest in serving on the AFCPE Board of Directors, starting January 2023.
We currently have open positions for:
- Financial Industry: professionals who work in the financial services sector (examples: bank, credit union, insurance, or tax)
- Service: professionals who work in non-financial service industry (examples: nonprofit/community based organization, social work, marriage and family therapy, Employee Assistance Professional (EAP), healthcare, Human Resources
We are seeking applicants who have:
- Demonstrated leadership commitment and involvement with AFCPE.
- Example includes, but is not limited to, service on a task force/committee.
- Relevant experience in organizational management.
- Time to commit and participate: at minimum 2 face-to-face and 2-3 conference call Board meetings each year. In addition to meetings, Board members will provide an average of 10 hours of work between meetings for various Task Force initiatives and meeting preparation. Board members will serve as liaisons to specific task forces, as assigned by the President, which will require supervision of Chairpersons and providing quarterly reports/updates to the Board.
- Positive leadership attributes, emotional intelligence, ability to work collaboratively and engage in appropriate debate and discussion when needed, and visionary and strategic drive.
- Demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion for Board, Staff, and organization.
- A career focus within the field of financial counseling or education.
- Demonstrated an ability to develop new and innovative programs within their sphere of influence. Examples include but are not limited to incorporating strategy, leadership, future focus, risk taking and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Preferable, but not required:
- Have obtained the AFC® credential.
- Expertise in marketing, development, and fundraising.
AFCPE Strategic Goals:
- The AFC® is a nationally recognized designation and the gold standard in certification
- The AFC® is a household name, with increased consumer awareness and access to AFC® professionals
- Career development support available and accessible for emerging and transitioning professionals
- AFCPE is nationally recognized as the expert in personal finance research and for its library of resources accessible to AFCPE Members and Certified Professionals
AFCPE Strategic Pillars
- Applied Research
- Career Development
- Innovation & Technology
- Brand Marketing
- Accessibility & Equity
Board Service terms are 3 years.
Interested applicants should complete this form by June 3, 2022.
Interested applicants should complete this form by June 3, 2022.