About this template
The Board Nomination Google Form template is designed to bring structure and professionalism to your organization's leadership selection process. Whether you are managing a nonprofit board, a corporate advisory committee, or a professional association, this form ensures you collect consistent, high-quality data for every candidate. It eliminates the back-and-forth of email chains by centralizing contact details, professional history, and specific value-add propositions in one organized location.
This template covers the essential criteria needed to evaluate a candidate's suitability for a board position. It includes sections for nominee background, current professional commitments, previous governance experience, and a detailed rationale for the nomination. By using this standardized format, your selection committee can easily compare candidates side-by-side, ensuring a fair and transparent review process that aligns with your organization's strategic goals.
Key features
- Standardized fields for consistent candidate evaluation.
- Capture professional history and specific governance experience.
- Easily differentiate between self-nominations and peer nominations.
- Collect detailed rationales and value-add statements.
- Mobile-friendly design for easy submission from any device.
Use cases
- Annual board of directors election cycles.
- Identifying internal talent for advisory committee roles.
- Collecting nominations for nonprofit board vacancies.
- Professional association leadership recruitment.
What this form collects
- Nomination Type (Multiple choice)Are you nominating yourself or another individual?
- Nominee Full Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the person being nominated.
- Nominee Email Address (Short answer)The primary email address for correspondence regarding this nomination.
- Board Position Title (Short answer)Specify the board role or committee seat for which the candidate is being nominated.
- Professional Background (Paragraph)Provide a brief summary of the nominee's current role and employer.
- Previous Board Experience (Paragraph)List any previous experience serving on boards or committees.
- Nomination Rationale (Paragraph)Why is this individual a strong candidate for this board position? Highlight key strengths and contributions.
- Relevant Skills (Paragraph)List specific skills or areas of expertise (e.g., Finance, Legal, Marketing) that the nominee brings to the board.
- Supporting Documents (Paragraph)Please paste a link to the nominee's resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile.
- Nominator Name (Short answer)If nominating someone else, please provide your full name.
FAQ
Why use a standardized form for board nominations?
A standardized form ensures that every candidate provides the same set of information, making it significantly easier for your selection committee to objectively compare qualifications and experience.
Can I customize this template after copying it?
Yes. Once you copy the template to your Google Drive, you have full control to add, remove, or reorder questions to match your organization's specific bylaws or requirements.
How do I handle supporting documents like resumes?
You can add a short answer question asking candidates to paste a link to their resume hosted on Google Drive, Dropbox, or LinkedIn.
Is this form suitable for both internal and external candidates?
Absolutely. The form is designed to be flexible enough to capture professional details for any candidate, regardless of whether they are an internal employee or an external industry leader.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.