Board of Directors Nomination Application and Materials
Board of Directors Application
Grassroots Advocacy with and for
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families
NOMINATIONS ARE INVITED FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS of dynamic nonprofit
statewide advocacy organization for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental
disabilities: An opportunity to strengthen advocacy with and for people with disabilities and
their families.
Please forward the attached questionnaire to: The Arc Maryland, c/o Nominating Committee, PO
Box 1747, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Or email to [email protected] with subject line:
Nominations.
Who is The Arc Maryland? The Arc Maryland is a statewide advocacy organization with more than a
half-century history of representing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families throughout Maryland. The Arc Maryland has 10 local chapters around the state providing
supports and advocacy.
We are seeking: The Arc Maryland seeks self-nominations for service on the Board of Directors for a
period of 3 years, with opportunity for re-election to a second term. We ask that members regularly
participate in board meetings (six per year, which includes our Annual Meeting and Convention);
actively participate on a committee or task force; and actively support the organization in terms of a
personal financial contribution and reaching out to the community for future leaders. We seek
members with diverse backgrounds, skills and ethnicities from all regions of Maryland, either as selfadvocates, family members, concerned professionals or public-spirited citizens with a common
interest in the rights and well-being of individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities and
their families. Board meetings are typically held on a weeknight evening. The Arc Maryland can
make call arrangements (conference call or video conferencing) for individuals who must participate
from their own homes or offices.
What You Can Expect in Return: We are a volunteer board that serves without pay. You will learn
about important issues affecting the quality of life and services for people with developmental
disabilities. Board members are key contributors to the on-going public policy decisions that affect
the lives of 150,000 people in Maryland with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families. As a state-level Board, our influence is felt in the critical funding and policy decisions
across Maryland. At the same time, Board members actively participate at the national level through
our membership in The Arc United States, the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to people with
cognitive and developmental disabilities. Many members also participate through our affiliated local
chapters.