Call for Board Members

Open Call for Community Board Member Nomination

Nominations are accepted now through October 15, 2024.

All nominees MUST manage or own an apartment community in Northeast Florida.

The Board of Directors needs to fill a vacant seat to continue our efforts to support the direction and strategic planning of FCAA.

Are you seeking your next challenge? Do you believe in strengthening and growing the Northeast Florida multi-family housing industry? Then please consider serving with other leaders and peers on the FCAA Board of Directors.

The Board is comprised of multi-family housing professionals from the entire Northeast Florida area. Its role is to provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight for the FCAA, assist in developing policies and procedures, and enforce the FCAA bylaws. Board participation is not only an essential part of our corporate governance but also an important professional development and learning opportunity.

We believe FCAA does its best work when our Board and leadership represent the rich diversity, ideas, and support of our community. We want to bring in as many new perspectives as possible by making the process of joining our Board easy to understand, transparent, and widely accessible.

What does the Board of Directors do?

FCAA board members volunteer resources to lead the organization. These resources include time, expertise, connections, and funds. As a Board member, you will commit to:

· Serving a two-year term, with the option to renew

· Attending quarterly Board meetings (an estimate of 8 hours/year)

· Commitment to being a fully paid member of FCAA during your term

· Assisting the organization with fundraising

· Participating in Board work of your choice (an estimate of 3 hours/month) as an officer or through committee work (optional)

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

· Support and refine the First Coast Apartment Association's

mission and purpose

· Ensure effective organizational planning and adequate resources

· Promote awareness of the benefits of multi-family housing

· Governance and strategic planning

· Educate the community and engage in knowledge-sharing

· Serve an initial term of 2 years, with the option to renew

· Attend quarterly board meetings (meetings may be in-person or virtual)

· Participating in Board work of your choice as an officer through committee work or otherwise

· Have personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for the multifamily housing industry

A complete list of Board responsibilities can be found here.

Specific Skill Sets We Are Seeking

· Communications and Marketing

· Strategic Planning

· Financial Strategy

· Cultivating Corporate Partnerships

· Developing Fundraising Strategies

· Developing and Analyzing of Performance Metrics

Nomination Process

To be considered for the Community Board of Director election, applicants will need to complete the Board Candidate Application.

When the call for nominations closes on October 15, all completed and submitted applications will be sent to the Interview Committee for review. The Interview Committee will offer its recommendations for Board nominee to the entire Board of Directors to vote on during the November 8, Board of Directors Meeting.

Members who participate in the call for nominations, but are not selected, will be notified before the candidates are announced.

Who should I nominate?

You may nominate yourself, or you may nominate someone who might be a great addition to FCAA. Even if you can’t think of anyone to nominate, you can help us out by sharing this opportunity with your network!

2024 COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION

List of Board Member Responsibilities

About FCAA

In 1979, a group of apartment owners and managers joined together to form an association dedicated solely to the needs of the multifamily industry on the First Coast. That association was the Jacksonville Apartment Association. The association grew rapidly and formed an alliance with the Apartment Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association.

In 2003, recognizing that one organization could better serve the industry, the Apartment Council officially joined the Jacksonville Apartment Association. The result was the First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA).

Today, FCAA is the fourth largest apartment association in Florida and continues to grow in both members and services. Its mission is, as it has always been, to promote, inform, and serve the apartment industry through education, legislation, and professional networking.

FCAA provides nationally recognized designation and certificate programs that provide its members with the skills needed to succeed in our evolving industry. FCAA also offers a wide array of workshops and seminars in topics like leasing, marketing, landlord tenant law, fair housing, maintenance, technology, and more.

Together with the Florida Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association, FCAA provides legislative advocacy on local, state, and national levels. Together, we’ve tackled issues like lease termination fees, fire safety codes, maintenance licensing, and balanced housing policies – issues that would be impossible for members to tackle on their own.

The First Coast Apartment Association is resolute in its commitment to provide quality educational programming, ensure a strong voice in legislative affairs, and serve the multifamily needs of the First Coast. Your membership helps us meet that commitment.