Available Board Opportunities

Expertise Desired:
Professions that would be of benefit are those involved in the following fields: finance, arts, education, social justice, technology, legal, youth leadership development, government, mental health, event management, journalism and communications.

Committee Needs:
Participation in the following standing committees: • Executive Committee • Board Development, Fundraising, Communications and Public Relations and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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No

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Contact Details:
Melissa Graham
Email
(617) 265-6700

Additional Details:
Boston City Singers was founded in the spring of 1995 as the Dorchester-based satellite of Youth pro Musica to provide outstanding opportunities for inner-city youth in the neighborhoods in which they live. We are looking forward to our 27th season.

We continue to adjust our educational methods to engage our membership. The 2021-2021 school year will be devoted to rebuilding our membership that was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our dedication to serving metro Boston’s low-income and otherwise marginalized families has resulted in steady membership growth pre-COVID, from 25 students aged 7 – 9 in FY95 to 500 singers aged 4 – 18 in 2020. Prior to March 2020, we held 14 weekly school-year programs in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and North Cambridge.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of musical training and performance opportunities to young people starting at age four until high school graduation. Our programs inspire personal journeys, celebrate diversity, and foster goodwill. Our strength lies in our commitment to social justice and our acceptance of differences across age, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, and gender preference. We welcome singers from any background, and connect them and their families to wrap-around services ensuring that each is on a path to success. We teach job readiness skills, support college application processes and engage them as team members.

One hundred percent of our graduates have been accepted at four-year colleges for 13 consecutive years. Ninety-five percent graduate from college on time. Over 250 alumni are community activists, teachers, social workers, artists, actors, musicians, engineers, military personnel, and finance, marketing and medical professionals. Alumni serve on our Board of Directors and as singers’ advisers, career counselors, and college application mentors.

Position posted: 06/16/2021

Expertise Desired:
Finance

Committee Needs:

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Annual give required?
Yes

Minimum give amount (if required):
Whatever amount is meaningful to the board member

Contact Details:
Kelsey Ullom
Email
(407) 484-2290

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Write to Be is a nonprofit based in the U.S. with a mission to empower Haitian girls to become fearless authors of their own lives. The main program is called Fi Ki Fo (strong girl) which is led by local Haitian women to build connections, confidence, and skills among 12-18 year-old-girls. We also have a Famn Ki Fo (strong woman) Fund through which we make individual grants directly to women and girls in Haiti.

We are currently seeking a new board member and are accepting applications on a rolling basis until that position is filled. Please see the application and more information here: https://lnkd.in/g6QQ-vT

Position posted: 06/13/2021

Expertise Desired:
See "Additional Details" section

Committee Needs:
See "Additional Details" section

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Annual give required?
Yes

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Contact Details:
Susan Boreliz
Email
(925) 943-1775

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DIABLO BALLET – BOARD MEMBER POSITION OPENINGS
Expertise Desired:
Fundraising, Finance, Governance, Law, Community Engagement
Committee Needs:
Board Members (2) & Committee Members (Finance, Fund Development, Education, and Nominating/Governance/DEI)
Annual give required?
Yes
Minimum give amount (if required):
[information provided upon request]
Contact Details:
NAME: Susan Boreliz
EMAIL: susan@diabloballet.org
PHONE: 925.943.1775

Additional Details:

Diablo Ballet, an internationally-recognized dance company founded in 1993, which proudly presents an award-winning arts education outreach program, is currently seeking to expand its volunteer Board of Directors in furtherance of its mission: To enrich, inspire, and educate children and adults through the art of dance.

A comprehensive list of duties is available upon request.
Website: https://diabloballet.org/

Expertise desired: Refer to “Additional Details” above.
Want to explore joining our board? Complete this interest form and we will be in touch:
There is no interest form to complete – simply reach out to Susan using the following contact information:
NAME: Susan Boreliz
EMAIL: susan@diabloballet.org
PHONE: 925.943.1775
Website: https://diabloballet.org/
Who we are looking for?
-Individuals from a wide range of professional expertise
-Individuals who are passionate about movement education and the arts
– Individuals with the ability to make introductions to others in their professional network(s)
– Individuals with the ability to commit approximately 6 – 10 hours per month to Diablo Ballet (as more particularly described above in “Additional Details”)
What does joining the board mean?

Please also refer to “Additional Details” above.
-All board and committee meetings are currently held remotely. Moving forward, the majority of meetings will be held remotely to enable individuals from other locations to participate.
-Board members participate in monthly board meetings and ad-hoc committee meetings as appropriate.
-All board members serve on at least one committee, attend as many performances and fundraising events as possible, and attend Chamber and other community engagement events where possible.
What are the next steps?
-Responses will be reviewed on a rolling basis
-Someone will follow up with you within one week from your response
Interested in becoming a board member?
Please reach out to Susan using the following contact information:

NAME: Susan Boreliz
EMAIL: susan@diabloballet.org
PHONE: 925.943.1775
Website: https://diabloballet.org/

Position posted: 06/07/2021

Expertise Desired:
Marketing, Communications, Fundraising

Committee Needs:
Marketing/Communications Committee Chair

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Annual give required?
No

Minimum give amount (if required):

Contact Details:
Colleen Maguire
Email
(703) 966-6668

Additional Details:
Please consider these questions and reply by July 15, 2021: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJXKuSLR1LWkTXWNo71wtkdZ-QzyAugBU4vXhiyIqb6C3jJQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

We plan to select new board members and communicate that decision by September 15, 2021.

Child Life Disaster Relief. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to empower and support children and families in crises by integrating child life professionals’ services into impacted communities. Through individualized direct services, community outreach, education, and research, Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) mitigates the effects of traumatic events on children and families.

This is an open call for new Board Members who would like to bring their time and talents to ensure that children in disasters and crises have the tools and support needed to promote positive coping and resilience. We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders to join our board. We are especially looking for Board members to serve as committee chairs with expertise in the following areas: fundraising/development, marketing/communications and social media.

Your role will be centered around ensuring the transparency, financial sustainability, impact and growth of CLDR. You will be asked to:

Give or raise a personal gift in an amount that is meaningful to you.
Contribute to strategic planning.
Provide oversight over organizational assets.
Serve on one or more committees of the Board and to actively participate in committee work
Mobilize your network for fundraising events and deployment opportunities.
Review annual budget, audit reports, and impact metrics.
Act as an ambassador of our organization.
Identify and recruit other Board Member and volunteers.
Contribute your individual talents and professional skills to our organization.
Advocate for CLDR’s mission and those we serve.
Additional Information

Bi-monthly board meetings (2 hours)
Lead and participate in committee meetings and related work (4 – 5 hours per month as determined by the committee)

Position posted: 06/01/2021

Expertise Desired:
Accounting and Finance

Committee Needs:
Finance Committee

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No

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Contact Details:
Katharine Earhart
Email
(415) 309-5497

Additional Details:
This request is for both the Governing Board and the Advisory Board. I am the Chair of the National Advisory Board. We have approx 22 people on our national advisory board and we are focused on 3 committees: 1) Outreach Committee to contact schools and nonprofits as partnerships 2) Ambassador Committee: Outreach to parents and parents' orgs 3) Create the Change Week: National Event in November. The Governing Board is looking for expertise in finance and accounting and for those passionate about teaching young people ages 5-18 about empathy, service and volunteerism. This wonderful org started in Boston with satellites in L.A. and SF Bay Area and expanding.

Position posted: 05/25/2021

Expertise Desired:
Board Member

Committee Needs:
Fundraising, Community Engagement, Board Development

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Annual give required?
Yes

Minimum give amount (if required):
$5000

Contact Details:
Victoria Burkhart
Email
(610) 716-5061

Additional Details:
We know the value of experience and see the impact pioneers have made in the fields of medicine and the medical sciences, especially when it comes to the unique legacy left by women.

Our work perpetuates the legacy these women created through their tireless determination, extraordinary passion, and unmatched fortitude. We will not allow their stories to rust: we use them to build a path to a future still being envisioned, but solidly supported by those who came before. There can be no purposeful future without the perspective of history. We maintain the path behind in order to inspire those forging ahead. WE are becoming a national HUB for the historic records and stories of those pioneering women.

We do this by strategically partnering with organizations that share our passion and commitment to the history of women in medicine and the medical sciences. Our partnerships exist primarily through funding initiatives that fit within our core project areas: oral histories, research fellowships, student scholarships, and processing grants. Additionally, we are proud to recognize an outstanding woman every year with our Alma Dea Morani Renaissance Woman Award.

If you are looking for connections to world renowned women in medicine and the medical sciences, if you are an advocate for preserving history, or if you are a champion of women's leadership, this would be a perfect board role for you.

Board meets quarterly by video call. For more information, please email me at vicki.burkhart@morethangiving.co

Position posted: 05/17/2021

Expertise Desired:
Finance

Committee Needs:

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Annual give required?
No

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Contact Details:
Kevin Hepner
Email
(617) 236-0327

Additional Details:
The Theater Offensive's (TTO) mission is to present liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. TTO is recruiting board members with an interest in individuals with a finance background and/or facilities plannning. Director terms are three-year, renewable positions.

In this moment of cultural and international upheaval, we have shifted our mission and are taking the time to redefine what artistic excellent means for TTO: holding the work we do to the standards of our values. We have a Black-led, woman-led board of directors, a real commitment to dismantling white supremacy in our practice and programming, and a stable organization with sophisticated financial models and management, including a capital campaign and a facility-building project underway.

Position posted: 05/14/2021

Expertise Desired:
HR, Legal, Marketing

Committee Needs:
Marketing Committee, and Real Estate

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Annual give required?
No

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Contact Details:
Sherri Young
Email
(415) 571-9595

Additional Details:
Our mission is to open the realm of classic theatre to a diverse audience; and provide an opportunity and place for actors of color to hone their skills and talent in mastering some of the world’s greatest classical roles. We do this by producing work from the canon of classical theatre including Shakespeare and great American and world playwrights that is lively, entertaining and relevant.

We are in the process of identifying people who would care about the work we do and match our needs and criteria for service on our board of directors and various committees. Specifically, we are looking for strategic thinkers who will be active ambassadors for our cause, must be willing to roll up your sleeves, and take an active participation on significant strategic initiatives. The right board member will devote their “time, talent, and treasure” to bring benefits to our organization.

If you fit this description and would like to bring speak with us more, please feel free to connect with the Executive Director, Sherri Young, for an initial conversation and information at syoung@african-americanshakes.org

Position posted: 05/06/2021

Expertise Desired:
Development and/or Board Governance

Committee Needs:
Finance, Governance, Development

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Annual give required?
No

Minimum give amount (if required):

Contact Details:
Nora Mann
Email
(339) 368-0495

Additional Details:
Food Link is a community organization that rescues fresh food, alleviates hunger, and contributes to environmental sustainability. Food Link's vision is a food system without waste, in which everyone has enough. In 2020, Food Link received 1.2 millions lbs. of food, valued at over $2 million; Distributed 1 million meals worth of food from over 107 Food Industry Donors to over 103 Community Partners in 28 communities; which served over 80,000 individuals received food. All this with a small staff and over 250 volunteers who contributed 9,800 hours of help.

We are looking for new board members – we are in that amazing and exciting transition period from a founder led to a more professionalized board and organization – we have a strong and smart core, we have a fantastic interim ED and a staff that is deeply committed and so wise. We'd love to talk with YOU about joining our board.

Position posted: 05/04/2021

Expertise Desired:
Board or committee experience, fundraising/development experience, experience working in education

Committee Needs:
Development, Advisory Council, Ambassador Committee

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Annual give required?
Yes

Minimum give amount (if required):
500

Contact Details:
Shawn Einck
Email
(925) 356-1545

Additional Details:
We are an educational nonprofit organization that teaches life skills to middle and high school students, and 18-24 under resourced youth. We are in a very large growth phase right now, and our biggest challenge is development and fundraising.

Position posted: 04/28/2021