ASAE values and seeks diverse leadership and regards diversity as encompassing the full range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences that association executives bring to their roles. We encourage leaders of any race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, and professional level to apply to serve on our Board and in our volunteer leadership positions. We further encourage leaders from a range of association types, sizes, and regions, and a multitude of diverse life experiences and backgrounds to apply.

Applicants for volunteer positions should be asked:

Inclusion of a range of backgrounds, professional and personal experiences, and perspectives makes organizations more successful and communities more fulfilling. We actively cultivate a community of professionals that brings a rich mix of ideas, perspectives and life experiences to expand our thinking and our possibilities. Please describe some ways your background, experiences, or perspectives would enhance that rich mix.

Selection of volunteer leaders can draw on data they provide in the following categories:

Years of work experience/association experience

Gender

Size of association

Region

Nature of association:

• Trade association
• Professional society
• Credentialing organization

Industry focus of association

Field of expertise within or prior to association executive role:

• Financial
• Operations
• Law
• Government relations
• HR
• Governance
• Member Relations

Veteran Status?

Does applicant come from an economically or socially disadvantaged background? (e.g., first generation to attend college; immigrant to U.S.; individual with a disability; or otherwise  suffered social disadvantage that has negatively impacted your educational or employment access or your entry into or advancement in the profession)