Board Nomination Form

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The Deadline for nominations for the 2025 Election is May 12, 2025.

As required in the NDSC By-Laws, the Nominating Committee comprises the Immediate Past President (Chair), two current Board members, and two other stakeholders well-connected to the NDSC community.
The Nominating Committee convenes to review applications, interviews viable candidates, and prepares a slate of candidates for presentation to the full Board of Directors for approval before new Board members officially become a part of the Board of Directors.
Self-nominations and nominations by third parties are accepted (provided the third party has secured the nominee’s consent).
Board nominations for 2025 will be accepted from April 7th to May 12th.
The Board of Directors, including newly elected Board members, convenes during their Board meeting at the Convention to elect its officers (Executive Committee) for the upcoming year.
Each year, a Self-Advocate Board Member is elected through a separate parallel process by his or her peers.

Board Nomination Form - 2025

Use this form to complete the NDSC Board of Directors Nomination Form. Please review the Nomination process in its entirety before submitting this form. Board Nomination Process

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Mobile Phone*
Email*
NDSC Committees
Have you ever served on an NDSC Committee?
If so, please indicate which committee(s), years and activities.
What is your connection to the NDSC mission?*
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Congress is to provide information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
NDSC exists with the purpose to promote the interests of people with Down syndrome, to educate through awareness, to advocate and ensure their rights are recognized and protected, to empower, and to inspire and reshape the way people understand and experience Down syndrome.
The vision of the NDSC is a world with equal rights and opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Professional in the field of ID
Are you a professional in the field of developmental disabilities?
If so, please describe the area of specialty.
Professional Resume / CV*
If your PDF is too large to upload, please email to jim@ndsccenter.org with your first and last name.
Max. file size: 2 MB.
Convention Attendance*
Have you ever attended an NDSC Convention?
If so, which conventions have you attended?
What is your previous experience in service to a non-profit Board?*
Have you served as a member of the Board of Directors of any local/state/regional non-profit organizations?
If so, please describe your experience.
Other Non-profit Experience*
Please describe any other non-profit experience not listed above.
DS Parent Organization*
Are you a member of a local Down syndrome parent organization?
If so, please include the name of the organization and describe your involvement.
Skills, strengths, and expertise*
Please share your skills, strengths, and expertise that you bring to the Board.
Personal Qualities or Qualifications*
Please provide a written description of personal qualities or qualifications that would assist you in your duties as a Board member.
Letters of Reference*
Please submit one letter of reference from an individual who can comment on your experience with not-for-profit Boards of Directors and/or on qualities that make you an appropriate candidate for service on a national board.
You may attach these to your application, or the writers may send them directly to:

National Down Syndrome Congress
Attn: Nominating Committee
Fueled Collective Attn: NDSC 3825 Edwards Road 1st Floor, Suite 103 Cincinnati, OH 45209

info@ndsccenter.org
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB.
Please list two additional references that we may contact.
Reference #1 Name*
First Last
Reference #1 Phone*
Reference #1 Email*
Reference #2 Name*
First Last
Reference #2 Phone*
Reference #2 Email*
Consent*
By checking this box, I acknowledge I have read the Nominating Process Information and understand the conditions under which I agree to have my name placed into consideration with the Nominating Committee. I realize that all expenses of my Board membership are my personal responsibility. I also agree, if elected or appointed, to attend all scheduled Board meetings to the best of my ability.
I agree to all terms
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