Company: APPF
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001433195-25-000061
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Company: APPFOLIO INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form: DEF 14A
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 to serve the best interests of our stockholders, and not his or her personal interest or the interest of a particular group or stockholder; and

▪ each director should possess experience, skills and attributes that enhance his or her ability to perform duties on our behalf. In assessing these qualities, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider such factors as (i) personal qualities, skills and attributes, (ii) expertise in specific business areas, including without limitation, accounting, marketing, strategy, financial reporting or corporate governance, and (iii) professional experience in the technology industry or similar industries. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may also consider such other factors as it determines would reasonably be expected to contribute to the overall effectiveness of our Board.

#### 212025 Proxy Statement
| Directors and Corporate Governance |

In identifying and recommending director nominees, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also actively considers individual characteristics, including, but not limited to, diversity of professional experience, race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, cultural background, LGBTQ+ identity, and personal background. However, we have not adopted a formal policy regarding the consideration of specific individual characteristics, and instead prefer to rely on the judgment of our committee in identifying and recommending candidates with a diverse and appropriate mix of experiences, skills and expertise.

#### Environmental, Social, and Governance at AppFolio
| Environmental Stewardship. |     | We believe in a culture of environmental stewardship and strive to create environmentally friendly workplaces. We maintain  sustainability requirements that all contractors who work in or around our buildings are required to follow.  Examples of these requirements include recycling of all demolished or removed materials whenever possible, installation of energy efficient HVAC units, low power LED lighting and fixtures, and native, drought resistant landscaping. |

| An Inclusive Workplace. |     | Our commitment starts at the leadership level and cascades to our talented employees. We believe that reflecting the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to driving  innovation, performance and long-term success.  We foster a culture of belonging through employee-led resource groups, open communication, and regular listening forums where every voice is valued and helps shape our workplace. At the same time, we are committed to empowering all employees to do their best work, grow their careers, and deliver results. By prioritizing performance, transparency and engagement, we create a culture where diverse perspectives fuel better innovation and stronger outcomes. 
 We believe in compensating our employees fairly and equitably. We engage a third party to review the compensation of our