Thank you for your interest in IACP Board service.

Please complete the application form below after reviewing the Information and Expectations. We encourage you to review the full application prior to beginning. Please draft your answers offline; you will not be able to save a draft application. You can only submit the completed application. 

Contact two individuals who will provide references. Please forward their reference letters directly to IACP. Click here for the email.

NOTE: All applications and recommendation letters must be received by January 31, 2027 to be considered. 

Board of Director Service: Information and Expectations 

IACP welcomes expressions of interest for Board service from both within and outside its membership. We encourage applications from individuals who are committed to growing the Collaborative Practice movement by building a global community of Collaborative Practice and consensual dispute resolution professionals. 

Successful applicants will commence their Board service on April 1, 2027 for a three-year term, ending March 31, 2030. New Board Member Orientation will be held in April 2027. Board Directors are encouraged to commit to serving the allowed maximum of two terms. 

IACP Board Service is voluntary and uncompensated. Before applying, please consider that you will be expected to actively lead or participate in key strategic initiatives within the organization.

When applying, please tell us about the experience and skills you have in the following areas: 

• Envisioning, developing and evaluating organizational strategic plans 
• Developing and implementing professional outreach and engagement programs to build membership and the community culture 
• Financial oversight, risk management, and compliance for a not-for-profit / non-governmental organization 
• Developing and supporting strategic partnerships and non-dues revenue generation programs 
• Ethical standards development and training 
• Leading professional development and/or continuing education activities in your community 
• Building robust governance practices for not-for-profit / non-governmental organization 

Collaborative Professionals who apply ideally have served on at least one IACP committee or taskforce or have served as a leader in a Collaborative Practice group. 

 IACP Board Directors are expected to: 

• Maintain an active IACP membership each year while serving on the Board. 
• Prepare for meetings; remain informed about IACP's mission, strategic plan, financial performance, services, policies and programs. 
• Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities. 
• Attend all Board meetings, currently 10 per year, primarily held on Zoom for up to two hours.
• In 2027 the Board will likely gather in Spain, June 30 or July 1, as IACP will be supporting the Symposium of Collaborative Law hosted by ADCE. 
• There is an expectation that when the Board meets in person, Board members will travel to attend and assume a portion of associated costs.
• Participate actively in Board work including chairing or co-chairing committees or task forces, which will result in additional video conferences and meeting times. Being a global organization, your location or that of your committee members may result in meetings being scheduled outside your normal business hours.
• Actively engage in non-dues revenue solicitation from individuals and organizations for IACP.
• Be a leader in fundraising by making a meaningful personal financial contribution to IACP in an amount of your choosing each year while on the Board. Examples of how to quantify your donations may be found in the Board donation policy.
• Attend IACP’s Networking and Educational Forum when held. Board Directors are provided complimentary Forum registration.
• Serve as an ambassador for IACP. For example, attend local and regional conferences and events that are relevant to Collaborative Practice. Board Directors are expected to fund their own attendance at such events.