NSCA Foundation Committee Application

About

The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Grants Committee as a standing committee for the purpose of developing and administering National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Grants in accordance with industry best practices.

Authority

The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board delegates sole authority to the Committee to make essential recommendations regarding grant processes, and award distribution. The Committee shall function autonomously with regard to any and all undue influences in the fulfillment of its responsibilities, and shall at all times act in the best interests of applicants.

The Committee shall remain accountable to the Board for the fulfillment of its responsibilities, and the Board shall be obligated to revoke this delegation of authority if the Committee shall act or demonstrate the intent to act in a manner that jeopardizes the mission or integrity of the NSCA/National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation or its Programs.

General Guidelines

In addition to the specific requirements for the establishment of the Committee as set forth in this document, the Committee shall function, and its members act, in accordance with all relevant policies and guidelines established by the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation and the Board, e.g., Guidelines for National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Committees, Volunteer Handbook. In instances where this document shall conflict with other guidelines and policies, this document takes precedence.

Purpose

Work in conjunction with the NSCA Foundation (National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation) to review applications for Grants supported by the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation and make recommendations for funding.

Structure

The Grant Committee will be composed of three (3) individuals plus one (1) representative from the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board of Directors (BOD). Committee members must be current NSCA Members and will serve a three (3) year term with members rotating off annually. Members may be reappointed to the committee and serve consecutive three year terms, but can only serve two full terms in their lifetime. Service of less than half the term is not a full term.

The Chair of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Grant Committee is responsible for:

• Implementing the committee purpose statement as approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation BOD communicating with the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board Liaison and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation senior member of staff.

Qualifications

The Committee Chair and Board Liaison, with input from the Committee and National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation staff, shall establish additional qualifications for appointment to the Committee (e.g., education, industry expertise) as appropriate. Membership in a specific organization (e.g., NSCA) is a qualification for appointment to the Committee.

Participation

Grant Committee members are appointed to three (3) year terms by the Board, and may serve a maximum of two lifetime terms. Candidates for appointment to the Committee will be solicited by the Committee Chair and National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation staff through an established application process. The Committee Chair and National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation staff will review the applications and recommend candidates to the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Board for appointment.

Committee members should make every effort to prepare for, attend, and be an active participant in all meetings. Committee Members should expect to dedicate approximately 40 hours per year to Committee work. The Committee Chair should expect to dedicate approximately 80 hours per year to Committee work. Committee members serve as unpaid volunteers. Expenses incurred by Committee members in the fulfillment of their Committee responsibilities will be reimbursed according to NSCA’s reimbursement policies.