NAD - 2024 Candidacy Interest

Please review the NAD Election Standards and Procedures before you submit your interest.

Important Note: Prospective candidates who which to run for a position on the NAD Board of Directors must complete the five parts of this form, in entirety. Incomplete applications will not be processed by the 2024 Elections Committee.

Deadline: May 17, 2024

Full Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Phone

Campaign website

Select all positions you are interested in*

President (2024-2026)
Vice President (2024-2026)
Secretary (2024-2026)
Treasurer (2024-2026)
Region Board Representative for Region I (2024-2028)
Region Board Representative for Region II (2024-2028)
Region Board Representative for Region III (2024-2028)
Region Board Representative for Region IV (2024-2028)

This is to certify that I am a National NAD member in good standing since*

(month/year)

Upload evidence from the NAD*

Such evidence should confirm your active NAD member status for the two years preceding election, from July 2022 to July 2024. Candidates can request proof by sending an email to [email protected].

Max. file size: 300 MB.

This is to certify that I am a State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization member in good standing since*

(month/year)

Upload letter*

The letter must be from the President of a State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization (or Vice President if you are currently a President) confirming that you have active State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization member status for the past two years, preceding election, July 2022 to July 2024.

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Biographical Statement, please explain in detail your current and previous experience*

Such statement should include the following areas of focus: 1) fundraising activities, b) membership recruitment and c) service on local, state and national boards and committees, and length of service on each.

Platform Statement*

Upload your high resolution photo*

Max. file size: 300 MB.

1. Please share why you are a candidate for the NAD Board position that you are running for.*

Please copy/paste your unlisted YouTube link (with captions or transcript included) to Question #1.

2. Outline your background and qualifications you bring and how this will contribute the NAD and your position as whole.*

Please copy/paste your unlisted YouTube link (with captions or transcript included) to Question #2.

3. During recent years, there were many issues that the NAD addressed. What do you envision as the top three priorities for the NAD during the next two years?*

Please copy/paste your unlisted YouTube link (with captions or transcript included) to Question #3.

4. How can the NAD achieve its mission to preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people?*

Please copy/paste your unlisted YouTube link (with captions or transcript included) to Question #4.

5. As a Board member, how will you ensure collaboration between State Associations, Organization Affiliates, and other key stakeholders to effectively work with the NAD on national, regional, and local advocacy initiatives?*

Please copy/paste your unlisted YouTube link (with captions or transcript included) to Question #5.

By submittal of this completed form and accompanying materials to the 2024 Elections Committee, I certify that the above information is accurate, and that I am at least 18 years of age. I also agree to abide by the expectations set forth in the NAD Elections Standards and Procedures.

I understand that, if elected to the NAD Board of Directors, I am expected to actively contribute and work towards attainment of fundraising goals / targets, both as an individual and with the Board as a whole.