FIVE THINGS

THINGS YOU CAN GAIN FROM Serving or Volunteering on a Board or Committee

2022 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board is open through February 23, 2022.

Become a part of IPMI’s leadership and take on an instrumental role in directing IPMI’s initiatives to advance the parking, transportation, and mobility industry and profession.

We need diverse voices from a wide array of backgrounds, experience levels, and sectors to maximize the representation of our members and drive IPMI into the future. You will get as much as you give. Step forward today! IPMI has issued its 2022 Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors and the CAPP Board, and there has never been a better time to step up and raise your hand. In 2018, Korngold Consulting’s “Nonprofit Board Leadership Study” found that 85% of board members had an increased appreciation of perspectives of people from different backgrounds due to their service. And 78% said they listened more carefully to people with different views. While the biggest deterrent to volunteer service tends to be time, serving with IPMI will be well worth the investment.

1Establish and grow your network. Serving on a board can allow you to expand your existing community of friends and colleagues, adding influential people with different backgrounds and insights. Board service establishes bonds that can develop into extraordinary professional and personal relationships. People within those networks may become customers, serve as mentors, or may even become friends.

2Intellectual challenge. The duties of a board member can differ widely from our day-to-day responsibilities. Board members need to take a holistic approach and understand everything from operations to member services, from education to accounting. Expanded skillsets are sure to result. 3 Make a real impact in the industry you serve. Board leadership allows you to play a key role in influencing how the parking and mobility industry is viewed both internally and externally. Your seat at the table ensures your voice speaks for many, and your influence helps determine the focus and message of the organization. Your thoughts can translate to action.

4Grow your personal brand. Serving on a board of directors is an impressive addition to any resume, CV, or LinkedIn profile. It shows that you are a recognized thought leader that is trusted to represent and speak for our industry, and that you are equipped to play a role in shaping the future of the organization.

5Makes you better at your job. Employers know how much their employees gain by volunteering for organizations they care about. The company benefits from the knowledge and experience employees gain. Allowing yourself to problem-solve and work as a team with people in various roles and levels of responsibility who come from diverse backgrounds will teach you new methods of operating. You will learn from those around you and begin to think in new ways.