Elections to the Board

About the Board

A Board of Directors governs the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

  • Directors are elected by IAF members and serve on the Board as volunteers.
  • The Board selects a director to be the Vice Chair and Chair.  

Directors are elected for a two-year term and around half the positions on the Board come to term each year.

Elections are usually held in August or September. Elected directors start their term on 1 January.

Nominating Committee 

As set out in the IAF Bylaws, a Nominating Committee of IAF members manages the nomination and election process. The committee is chaired by the Board Vice Chair.

This committee reviews Board member nominations to ensure complete information is provided, and each nominee has the qualifications and experience required to fulfill the role for which they have been nominated. The Nominations Committee:

  • Manages a transparent and inclusive nomination and election process.
  • Ensures the integrity of the process.
  • Encourages members to nominate and vote.
  • Tests the election platform.
  • Resolves any matters that may affect the timeline or integrity of the process or outcome.

2025 elections news

Call for nominations now open

The 2025 Nominating Committee is excited to announce the opening of nominations for positions on the IAF Board of Directors for 2026.
As you know, the Board plays a crucial role in our Association, and this voluntary opportunity offers an opportunity to make a significant contribution to our community.

This year we will be electing:

  • Regional Director for Asia
  • Regional Director for North America

To be a Regional Director for your region you must have been an IAF member for two years, and have involvement at a global, regional or chapter level. A passion for networking and communicating and good governance are also key. You can read more about the screening criteria and responsibilities for this role in the IAF Board Roles descriptions. 

If you meet these criteria, and would like to be involved in the governance of IAF, we encourage you to nominate. Or if you know someone you believe would be a strong, inspiring leader, why not encourage them to nominate!

Download the IAF Board Nomination Form 2025

Nominations will close on July 24, 2025.

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