2025 Board of Directors Nominations

Nominations Open for the PMIWDC 2025 Board of Directors positions

In accordance with PMIWDC’s Bylaws and in line with association management practices, PMIWDC is accepting nominations for the following Board of Directors positions:

VP of Finance (3 Year Term)
VP of Membership (3 Year Term)
VP Programs (3 Year Term)
Chair-Elect (1 Year Term)

Minimum Qualifications

The following list of qualifications are expected of all board members:

• PMIWDC Member in good standing.
• Demonstrated understanding of PMI^®’s Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrated understanding of PMIWDC policies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Minimum of four (4) years project management experience
• Minimum of two (2) years volunteer work (with 1 year of PMIWDC volunteer experience required) and/or professional leadership experience, unless specifically stated otherwise for the position.

In addition to the responsibilities as outlined in the Chapter Bylaws, Article V, the following additional responsibilities are required of all board members:

Management and Administration

Focus on continuous improvement within their functional area.

• Build a volunteer team to manage the functional area’s activities and ensure that each team member receives orientation, on-boarding, and training for their role.
• Collaborate with all functional areas and be aware of their needs.
• Act as a chapter ambassador and represent the chapter’s mission, vision and values at every event attended.
• Provide volunteers with leadership development opportunities including board progression, where appropriate.
• Develop or maintain a succession plan and training materials for their functional area.
• Defining and developing functional area processes and procedures.
• Create and maintain an operational plan and budget for the area of responsibility.
• Use PMIWDC-approved technologies for collaboration and communication.
• Manage and share functional area information with the Board and other teams.
• Attend in person Board meetings and annual board training events.

Business Acumen

• Strategic Planning and Process Execution
• Organization Management
• PMI^® Knowledge and Experience
• Volunteer Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Financial and Risk Management
• Time & Resource Management
• Matrix Team Management
• Effective communications - Ability to effectively collaborate across the board.

Power Skills

• Ability to Delegate Effectively
• Willingness to accept and drive change.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure and multi-task.
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Strong Public Speaking and Facilitation

Nominations and Elections Schedule:

• Self-Nominations Open July 1st – July 31st, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET
• Petitions are due by September 3rd, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET
• Board Elections occur September 9th – October 11th, 2024

How To Apply:

Chair Elect (1 Year Term)

Position Overview:

Successor to the Chair; Elected volunteer who will assist the Chair with managing the chapter and assume the role of the chapter Chair, if the Chair is unwilling or unable to perform duties for any reason.

Qualifications (Prerequisites):

• Must have been elected by the PMIWDC membership and served on the PMIWDC Board. Does not currently have to be an active board member
• Since we did not receive any applications or self-nominations for the Chair-Elect position that met all the eligibility requirements, we are extending the deadline for submitting a self-nomination to October 11, and we will consider candidates who do not meet all of the requirements on a case by case basis. If you believe are a qualified volunteer to lead the Chapter in the future, and would like to be considered, please submit your application and qualifications package.

How To Apply: Please click here for further details regarding the qualifications, position description, and how to apply.

Nominations Process:

• Complete the 2025 Qualifications Form (downloadable form located at the bottom of this page).
• Include a digital photograph (JPG) of yourself to accompany the qualification form.
• Send the digital photo and qualifications form to [email protected] by July 31st by 5:00 PM ET – Extended to August 28th.

Petitions Process:

• Complete a petition form (downloadable form located at the bottom of this page)
• Obtain signatures from at least 5% of the chapter membership.
  • Official membership number as of July 1st, 2024, is 10,214 members; thus, 510 signatures are required.
  • Each page of the petition must contain applicant’s name, PMI number, and the position sought.
  • Signatures on the petition must identify the name of the signer, both printed and signature, their PMI number, email address, and phone number.
• Submit the signed petition to [email protected] by September 3rd, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET.