2026 ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board Application

2026 ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board Application
Data Privacy and Information Sharing Agreements
If you are included on the slate for the 2026 ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board, the information and materials you share in this application (including but not limited to your CV/résumé, headshot and responses to questions) may be utilized by the Nominating Committee and ICF Global Board in making their final determinations.

Because of this, we encourage you to refrain from sharing any sensitive and/or confidential information in your responses to the following application questions.
Do you give ICF permission to share information and materials from your application publicly? Please note that if you do not provide consent below, you will not be eligible to apply to any ICF Global Board.*

Yes, I give ICF permission to share information and materials from my application to assist the ICF Nominating Committee and ICF Global Board of Directors in making their final decisions. I understand that I must not share any sensitive and/or confidential information in my application.No, I do not give ICF permission to share information and materials from my application to assist the ICF Nominating Committee and ICF Global Board of Directors in making their final decisions.
Do you give your consent to have your electronic information stored by ICF and to receive emails from ICF regarding the Board selection process? Please note that if you do not opt in and provide consent below, you will not be eligible to apply to any ICF Board.*

Yes, I opt in and hereby give my express consent to have my electronic information stored by ICF and to receive emails from ICF Headquarters regarding the Board selection process. I hereby acknowledge ICF's disclosure and my understanding of the above privacy data policies and that I have the right at any time to opt out or unsubscribe from the receipt of future emails from ICF Headquarters.No, I do not opt in.
Contact Information
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*

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Country*
Basic Information
Are you an ICF Member in good standing?*

YesNo
If yes, for how many years?
What is your current ICF Credential level?*

ACCPCCMCCI do not hold an ICF Credential.
If you hold an ICF Credential, how long have you held it?*

5 years or less6-10 yearsMore than 10 years
Do you speak more than one language fluently?*

YesNo
If yes, please specify which language(s) you speak fluently.
Have you held a leadership role in ICF at any of the following levels?*

ICF Global Board of DirectorsICF Foundation Board of TrusteesICF Global committeeTask force or core teamRegional leadership groupChapter PresidentChapter BoardOther significant Chapter responsibilityNone of the above
If "other significant Chapter responsibility," please specify.
Background Information

For us to get to know you better, please respond to the following questions. Please note that a “no” response to any question will not disqualify you from the benefit of a full application review, nor will your application be discounted.
Have you ever served on a leadership team of a global enterprise or global nonprofit organization?*

YesNo
Have you ever served on a leadership team or global board of a membership-based nonprofit organization?*

YesNo
In your professional experience, have you managed a multimillion-dollar budget and/or contributed to large budget decisions?*

YesNo
Have you worked in a complex environment where you’ve been accountable for engaging with paid staff, volunteers, and a wide variety of stakeholders?*

YesNo
Do you have experience with strategic visioning and direction-setting for a multifaceted organization?*

YesNo
Do you have experience leading organizational change?*

YesNo
Do you have experience with governmental, compliance and/or legal aspects with regards to boards or organizations in which you have been involved?*

YesNo
Do you have significant involvement and proven leadership in creating a thought leading project or institute?*

YesNo
Do you have regional or global reputation of being a thought leader?*

YesNo
Do you have experience and influence in the research/academia world?*

YesNo
Selection Criteria Priority Areas

For the upcoming nominations cycle, we are seeking individuals who have experience in social impact. In addition, we will prioritize candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas: Futurist Mindset, Networker (Market), Scholar-Practitioner, Connector (ICF).
Read carefully the descriptions for each priority area below. Then answer the question that follows based on these definitions.
1. Futurist Mindset: An individual who applies futures thinking to generate new ideas, methods, programs, and products.
2. Networker (Market): An external expert, entrepreneur, or thought leader outside the coaching field who brings fresh perspective and broad networks to help expand visibility, influence, and strategic partnerships.
3. Scholar-Practitioner: An academic researcher who practices coaching to create practical knowledge, skills, and tools for real-world applications, such as research-to-practice and participatory action research.
4. Connector (ICF): An ICF member with a working knowledge of the One ICF ecosystem or its historical foundations.
Based on the definitions above, do you qualify yourself in one or more of the following priority areas? Select all that apply.*

Futurist MindsetNetworker (Market)Scholar-PractitionerConnector (ICF)None of the Above
Describe highlights and specific examples of your experience and capabilities in at least one (1) of these priority areas. *

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Competency and Experience-based Questions

Please note that this section contains a multi-parts question. Be sure to respond clearly to each aspect of the question.
The following competencies have been identified as being necessary for successful service on any ICF Board and are among those that will be reviewed during the application and interview process:

Comptencies specific to ICF Thought Leadership Institute:
- Innovation
- Conceptual thinking
- Entrepreneurship
- Ability to bring an idea to market
- Ability to connect and leverage different fields of knowledge
- Capable thought leader for trend spotting and horizon scanning
Universal Comptencies for All ICF Board of Directors and Trustees:
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Problem Solving Skills
- Analytical and Systems Thinking
- Relationship Building and Self-Management
- Leadership Experience in Complex Organizations
- Global Cultural Awareness and Experience
- ICF Knowledge and Interest
- Communication Skills
- Strong Ethical Governance
- Ability to Identify and Articulate Opportunity
- Values are Consistent with Organization’s Values
- Collaborator and Consensus Builder
- Experience Engaging a Volunteer Workforce
- Successful Practice of Performance Management
Describe highlights and specific examples of your experience and capabilities in at least two (2) of these competency/experience areas. (225 words or less for each area identified)*

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Your résumé/CV should address the following work experience, if applicable:
- ICF Chapter, Regional or Global volunteer experience (board, committee, task force, etc.)
- Responsibility for budget (P&L) decisions and management
- Experience working with teams comprised of individuals from different cultures
- Experience working on projects that utilize third-party contractors/vendors
- Financial responsibility and experience for a business unit or division
- Headshot.
Please upload your professional résumé/curriculum vitae (CV). Please limit your résumé/CV to two pages. (5 MB or less in size). *

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Please upload a color headshot. (5 MB or less in size)*

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2026 ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board Application

Data Privacy and Information Sharing Agreements

Contact Information

Basic Information

Background Information

Selection Criteria Priority Areas

Competency and Experience-based Questions

File Uploads