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CPA Board of Directors applications are NOW being accepted! Your voices and talents are vital as we continue to build upon and strengthen local grassroots prevention efforts.

CPA continues to diligently support prevention professionals in eliminating and reducing substance misuse and risk-related behaviors. We have kept the needs and concerns of the prevention field as our key focus and continue to advocate, educate, and promote the importance of funding local prevention efforts.

CPA is committed to establishing a Board of Directors that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve throughout the state of Pennsylvania. As an equal opportunity organization committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we will proudly consider all qualified applicants.

Why Apply to Become a Director?

Serving on a nonprofit board is one of the best ways to give back and have a voice in your community.

Board participation empowers you to ensure the health, equity, and stability of the community you serve. Board members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences add tremendous value to elevating CPA’s mission and work.

There are many reasons to serve on a nonprofit board, and here are just a few:

  1. Make an impact in the state and your community
  2. Professional development
  3. Expand your Network

What Makes a Productive Board Member?

Board members serve as ambassadors for their organization and understand the responsibility of that role.

  • As ambassadors, board members represent the board outside the “boardroom.” This can include talking with colleagues and friends about the organization’s good work and participating in its events.
  • Board members link the organization and its members, stakeholders, constituents, and clients. They are responsible for educating influencers and the community about the importance of the organization’s work.

Check out the 6 characteristics of a good board member from BoardSource.

Key Information for Your Application

Please follow these steps to apply for a CPA Board of Directors position. All application materials should be submitted electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of this page.

  • Application Timeline: The application opens on October 1, 2024, and closes on November 8, 2024 (please note that CPA reserves the right to extend this deadline).
  • Full Board Term: Two years, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
  • One-Year Terms: One-year terms may be available, commencing on January 1, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2025.
  • Before starting your application, you can review all the application questions. 
  • You can familiarize yourself with CPA’s mission, vision, and core values by visiting this link.
  • Review the 2025 Board of Directors meeting dates and times.
  • Find detailed information on the CPA Board of Director’s responsibilities here.

Virtual Discussion with Potential Applicants

Are you considering applying and have questions, or would you like to learn more about the CPA and director positions? If yes, please join the CPA Executive Team at one of the following times to discuss this opportunity (no more calls are currently scheduled).

Application Timeline

Oct 1:    Application opens
Oct 2:   Open call for potential applicants
Oct 8:   Open call for potential applicants
Nov 8:   Application Closes
Nov 22: The board of directors vote on the new slate of directors
Nov 22: The new slate of directors are notified
Dec 2:    CPA membership votes on the slate of directors
Dec 13:  Welcome call with all new directors

More Information on CPA

For more information about CPA, please check out the following documents:

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