Application Instructions
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is in search of engaged, energetic leaders who are interested in making a positive contribution to the independent publishing community. If that is you, we welcome you to apply to serve on our board of directors.
IBPA board members are critical to guiding the organization's strategic direction and providing thought leadership within our committees, among the membership and in the larger publishing industry.
IBPA wants the board to represent different publishing models and member types, and welcomes applications from members of different cultural backgrounds, heritages, ages, gender, and communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, and Disabled members, as we understand that the diversity of the board representing all members is crucial to its success. As our DEI Commitment says, we acknowledge “that the legacy of the book publishing industry is one of privilege, bias, and exclusion, which has significantly affected the books that are traditionally published. To realize [IBPA's] vision of a world where every independent publisher has the access, knowledge, and tools needed to professionally engage in all aspects of an inclusive publishing industry, IBPA commits to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within its leadership, policies, practices, publications, programs, and membership.”
Directors, voted in for two-year terms, are expected to attend five to six meetings a year, serve on IBPA committees, and represent the best interests of IBPA’s membership. Each annual term runs July 1 through June 30.
The deadline to apply for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 term (being July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026) is December 31, 2023.
Any IBPA member may apply on behalf of themself or someone else for consideration by the IBPA Board Governance Committee. Click here to read the briefing memo for interested candidates, which includes a complete timeline of the nominating process and information related to what the IBPA Board Governance Committee looks for.
To see a list of IBPA's current Directors visit www.ibpa-online.org/page/board.
About the IBPA Board Governance Committee
The IBPA Governance Committee is approved by the IBPA Board of Directors at the March/April board meeting and goes into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year. It is made up of the current and previous IBPA Board chair, the IBPA CEO and COO, and four current or past IBPA board of directors members. The role of the IBPA Governance Committee is to choose a slate of candidates equal in number to the Director positions to be filled. For more information on the nomination process, read the the briefing memo for interested candidates.
This cycle's nominees to the IBPA Board of Directors will be voted in during the April 4, 2024 IBPA Annual Meeting of Members, to be held 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific online via Zoom.
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To see a list of IBPA's current Directors visit www.ibpa-online.org/page/board.
About the IBPA Board Governance Committee
The IBPA Governance Committee is approved by the IBPA Board of Directors at the March/April board meeting and goes into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year. It is made up of the current and previous IBPA Board chair, the IBPA CEO and COO, and four current or past IBPA board of directors members. The role of the IBPA Governance Committee is to choose a slate of candidates equal in number to the Director positions to be filled. For more information on the nomination process, read the the briefing memo for interested candidates.
This cycle's nominees to the IBPA Board of Directors will be voted in during the April 4, 2024 IBPA Annual Meeting of Members, to be held 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific online via Zoom.
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