RIMS Leadership Candidate Profile

Terms

• Directors serve staggered three-year terms aligned with RIMS' fiscal year, January 1–December 31
• The Secretary and Treasurer serve one-year terms
• Those elected to the Office of the President have a three-year commitment:
  • Year one as President Elect
  • Year two as President
  • Year three as Immediate Former President

Expectations

RIMS Board members are expected to work collaboratively with staff to:

• Increase member value
• Create a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture
• Come prepared for all meetings and discussions
• Apply leading-edge approaches to strategic thinking and planning
• Foster leadership development in self and others
• Serve as a communication champion for the organization
• Actively participate as a Board liaison to committees, councils, or task forces

Time Commitment

Being a member of the RIMS Board of Directors requires a commitment of time, talent, and expertise. It is critical that those seeking a nomination for the Board have support from their employer and colleagues regarding the time required.

By becoming a member of the RIMS Board of Directors, you commit to the following:

• Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in four Board meetings each year
• Attend additional Board meetings/calls as needed
• Attend additionally selected educational programs and/or RIMS activities
• Support initiatives or campaigns of the Foundation for Risk Management
• Support RIMS public policy program

Competencies, Experience, and Expertise

Served on Chapter Board of Directors
The RIMS Board has significant governance responsibilities. Having incoming Board members with governance experience within the organization is extremely beneficial.

Regularly Attends RIMS Global Events (e.g., RISKWORLD, RIMS Canada Conference, ERM Conference)
Major conferences are revenue cornerstones for RIMS. It is important for incoming Board members to have experienced these events and to understand the pivotal role they play withing the RIMS community.

Served on RIMS Global Committee/Council
Much of RIMS global work is done through committees, councils, and task forces. It is beneficial for RIMS board members to have first-hand knowledge of these volunteer working groups.

Supports RIMS Public Policy Efforts (e.g., Legislative Summit, RISK PAC)
RIMS advances the interests of its members through its public policy program. It's important that Board members understand, and support, the Society's legislative efforts.

Talent and Executive Search Experience
RIMS Board has been called on in the past to assist the organization in its pursuit of talent to fill key leadership positions. It is beneficial to have Board Directors who have experience managing or participating in this process.