The Social Marketing Association of North America (SMANA) is seeking new board members by way of a competitive nomination and open election process. SMANA is comprised of a 16-person Board of Directors. We currently have vacancies that need to be filled for 3-year terms beginning in 2021. You must reside in North America (US, Canada, Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean) to participate.
Serving on the board is a 3-year commitment that provides numerous benefits. Board members participate in highly respected, diverse professional networks of leaders in social marketing; have the opportunity to shape how SMANA grows as an organization; and are given opportunities to apply formal professional skills such as leadership, public speaking, and advocacy.
Board participation includes attending 6 conference calls per year, assisting the External Affairs, Fundraising, and Programs committees, and representing SMANA within your geographic area.
We are looking for social marketers with a range of experience across different change agent disciplines such as behavioral sciences, health education, conservation, and design thinking. A detailed list of board member expectations and responsibilities can be found at
smana.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Board-Member-Expectations-Dec-2017-Final.pdf We hope you will consider nominating yourself for SMANA’s Board of DIrectors and lending your expertise. If you would like more information or have any questions, please visit our website (
smana.org) or contact SMANA's president at
contactSMANA@gmail.com. If you are not interested in nominating yourself but know someone else who would be a good fit, please share this form with them.
To nominate yourself for a board position, please complete the form below and email your resume/CV to
contactSMANA@gmail.com.
Nominations will be accepted through August 31.
Those interested in a board seat are invited to attend SMANA's board meeting on August 11, 7-8 pm ET. Email
contactSMANA@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Elections will be open through the month of October.
Winners will be notified in November and announced in December.