+ When is the election?

The election begins at the end-of-summer Members Meeting / Election Kick-Off each year and ends in late October (details on election page).

+ What are the candidate requirements?

To be eligible for election, candidates must have a sustaining membership for at least 3 out of the previous 12 months. If elected, board members must maintain an active membership throughout their entire 2-year term.

Candidates for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer must have a sustaining membership for at least 6 out of the previous 12 months.

Candidates for Youth Representative must have a sustaining membership for at least 3 out of the previous 12 months AND must be under the age of 35 by time of election.

+ What is a director-at-large?

A "director-at-large" is a board member who does not hold an officer position (president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer).

+ What is a youth representative?

A "youth representative" is a board member who does not hold an officer position (president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer) and additionally is under the age of 35 at time of election.

+ Can candidates run for multiple positions?

Yes, but no more than two positions at a time.

+ Do I have to be a member to vote?

Yes. The deadline to become a member to vote in this end-of-summer members meeting / election kick-off meeting.

+ How can I check my membership status?

Please email info@atheistsunited.org, or log into your Memberful account.

+ How long are board terms?

Elected board members serve two year terms that start on January 1st follwing the election.

+ When will the results be announced?

The results will be announced on Atheists United's website no later than December 1st.

+ What is the time commitment to be a board member?

Board members are expected to give a minimum of 4 hours per month to attend monthly board meetings and committee meetings virtually. On top of that, board members are expecteded to keep up with all board digital communications and involve themselves in various committee projects and board retreats throughout the year.

+ What are the duties and responsibilities of a board member?

According to BoardSource.org the primary duties of a non-profit board member are:

Duty of Care — Each board member has a legal responsibility to participate actively in making decisions on behalf of the organization and to exercise their best judgment while doing so.

Duty of Loyalty — Each board member must put the interests of the organization before their personal and professional interests when acting on behalf of the organization in a decision-making capacity. The organization’s needs come first.

Duty of Obedience — Board members bear the legal responsibility of ensuring that the organization complies with the applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to its mission.

For further reading on non-profit board responsibilieis we recommend this article on** 11 Nonprofit Board Member Responsibilities**

+ What are the current board committees?

All board members are required to serve on at least two board committees. Committees meet virtually once per month and are chaired by a member of the board.

Current Committees:

Governance Committee

Fundraising & Membership Committee

Finance Committee

Program Committee

Advocacy Committee

+ Why can't atheists solve exponential equations?

Because they don't believe in higher powers.

+ I have another question!

Please email info@atheistsunited.org