Board Member Interest Form

Self-nominations, as well as nominations made with the approval of the nominee, are accepted on an ongoing basis. In 2025, nominations submitted by February 15 will be considered by the nominating committee of the Board of Directors based on the following criteria:

• mission alignment and commitment;
• availability and commitment to meetings and work;
• geographic reach and location;
• diversity enhancing criteria;
• nonprofit or board service experience;
• experience in or willingness to support fundraising efforts;
• prior experience and affinity with speech and debate;
• audience expansion to new constituencies and supporters; and
• any current needs in a target or strategy area for the organization.

Anyone selected as a finalist by the Board nominating committee will be invited to an interview. Final appointments will be made by May 1, 2025, for terms beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Please select one:*
- I am nominating myself.
- I am nominating another individual.
Tell Us About You as Nominator
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
An email confirmation will be sent to this email address upon submitting this form.
Your Cell Phone*
Your State*
Personal Details
Name of Nominee*
First Last
Nominee's Email*
An email confirmation will be sent to this email address upon submitting this form.
Nominee's Cell Phone*
Current Position/Title*
School/Organization Name*
City*
State*
Letter of Recommendation*
Please submit a written statement, in 400 words or less, to support the individual's candidacy for the NSDA Board of Directors.
Professional Details
Please provide a brief summary of professional experience relevant to the Board's focus.*
List any current and past Board or Committee positions (if applicable).
Interest and Availability
Please provide a short statement on why you are interested in the Board position.*
The NSDA Board holds four quarterly meetings, one to two of which are in-person meetings involving travel costs for the participants. In addition, each Board member is on at least one standing committee that meets quarterly online between Board meetings. Each Board member also has the option to attend all or part of the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June to volunteer and provide support. Please describe your availability for regular meetings, committee meetings, and additional responsibilities. How do you plan to balance these with other commitments?*
References
Please provide names and contact information of two or three professional references. Use the (+) symbol to add more names.*
First Name Last Name Email Phone
Optional Supporting Documents
Upload resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Max. file size: 195 MB.
Upload brief portfolio of relevant work or achievements
Max. file size: 195 MB.
Additional Questions
Applying as:*
- Active speech and debate NSDA member coach
- Non-coach
1. Describe any prior experience and affinity with speech and debate as a coach or competitor and how that experience can benefit the NSDA.*
2. How do you interpret the NSDA's mission and vision, and how do your past experiences and current skills align with these objectives?*
3. How would you address challenges in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within speech and debate communities?*
4. What regions or areas do you have strong connections or influence in that could benefit the NSDA's outreach efforts?*
5. Is there any unique skill or perspective that you possess that would be valuable to the NSDA? Share any additional considerations that you think are relevant to your potential contribution.*
6. Please provide examples of your ability to engage new stakeholders through events or dual memberships in other organizations.*
1. How do you interpret the NSDA's mission and vision, and how do your past experiences and current skills align with these objectives?*
2. Can you provide examples of your past efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations you have been part of?*
3. What regions or areas do you have strong connections or influence in that could benefit the NSDA's outreach efforts?*
4. Discuss your past involvement in fundraising efforts and your willingness to support the NSDA's fundraising initiatives.*
5. Describe your prior experience and affinity with speech and debate, whether as a coach, competitor, or supporter.*
6. Is there any unique skill or perspective that you possess that you believe would be valuable to the NSDA? Share any additional considerations that you think are relevant to your potential contribution.*
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First Name	Last Name	Email	Phone

Board Member Interest Form

Tell Us About You as Nominator

Personal Details

Professional Details

Interest and Availability

References

Optional Supporting Documents

Additional Questions