NAPNAP Nominations
Nominations for NAPNAP’s 2025 election are now open. Are you interested in becoming a national leader of your association? Learn more about the open positions and the steps you can take to become a candidate!
The Nominations Process
- Review the role description and nominate yourself or a colleague by completing our Candidate Referral Form.
- Nominations Committee members will contact nominated individuals and ask them to complete an online candidate application, including a personal statement and names & emails of references.
NOTE: The application deadline is October 25. - The Nominations Committee reviews applications, CVs and references to create a slate of candidates for Executive Board approval. This year, the committee plans to present the slate at the December 10 board meeting.
- When the board approves the slate, the Nominations Committee Chair will notify all candidate applicants of the board’s decision.
- The Nominations Committee chair and staff liaison will work with all candidates to help them prepare for the election process.
- Candidates will be given opportunities to actively campaign and connect with members.
- Voting-eligible members will cast their ballots during the March 10-April 7 election period.
General Candidate Requirements/Recommendations
- NAPNAP member in good standing (REQUIRED for ALL positions).
- Membership in NAPNAP for at least two years prior to election to office (REQUIRED for Executive Board positions only).Â
- Active participation in chapter or SIG leadership, and/or national committees or work groups.
- Demonstrated commitment to children, nurse practitioners and NAPNAP’s strategic goals.
- Willingness to commit the time and effort needed to carry out the duties of the position (see role descriptions below for details).
- Understanding of association operations, available resources and the nature of volunteerism.
Available 2025 Positions
Click on the role description link to learn more about each position.
To learn more about the general responsibilities of serving on a strategic board, please review this infographic from Board Source.Â
The president-elect serves a three-year term – one year each as president-elect, president and immediate past president. The president presides over all Executive Board decisions and leads the organization in its work to achieve the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan. The time commitment is approximately 20-50 hours per month. There is a stipend for this position.
Desired competencies:
- Service on the NAPNAP Executive Board.
- Active participation at the national level as a chair or member of a NAPNAP committee.
- Service as a chapter president.
- Actively engaged in practice and/or education, administration or research with emphasis in child health area.
- Organizational, public speaking and writing abilities consistent with the responsibilities of the office.
- Flexibility in time off from employment and sufficient time and energy to meet the requirements of a three-year commitment to NAPNAP with maximum time spent during the presidential year.
- The necessary maturity and diplomacy to deal effectively with persons inside and outside the association.
The secretary serves a two-year term. This position is responsible for overseeing the keeping at the national office of the minutes of NAPNAP Executive Board, Executive Committee and Business Meetings as well as overseeing important Executive Board communications and updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual. The time commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per month.
Desired competencies:
- Be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be well-organized with attention to details.
- Shall have served as a NAPNAP chapter or SIG leader, or as a member of a national committee or in a leadership role at another organization.
Secretary Role Description 2025 Election
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Three people will be elected to two-year terms. Members-at-large, among other duties, serve as board liaison to committees, chapters, special interest groups, workgroups and position statement writing groups as assigned by the president. The time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per month.
Member-at-large Role Description – 2025 Election
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The Nominations Committee member serves a two-year term. Nominations Committee members actively recruit NAPNAP members to run for available positions on the Executive Board and Nominations Committee. The time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per month during the months of August – November with a lesser time commitment throughout the rest of the year.
Nominations Committee Member Role Description – 2025 Election
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Any questions about the nominations process can be directed to Eileen Arnold-Ley at [email protected].
2025 Election
Our 2025 election will be conducted online, March 10 – April 7. You will be able to learn more about the candidates in February. Our independent election company will correspond with each eligible voter regarding credentials to cast your ballot.
