All About Associate Boards
What is an associate board?
A group of Emerging Professionals who..
An associate board is a group of early and mid level career corporate professionals who provide support to a nonprofit's leadership in order to carry the nonprofit's mission forward!
Easy Commitment
Nonprofits know you’re busy, but they also know you care. That’s why they built associate boards. The experience allows you to get involved as much or as little as your schedule allows.
Real Benefits
It’s true. Beyond making an impact on those who need it most, associate boards can be an incredible way to meet new people, gain new perspectives and learn new skills.
Why should I join a board?
Generate Ideas
Associate board members bring fresh perspectives and new ideas on how to raise the visibility of the organization.
Plan Events
Associate Board members plan events that will appeal to a broad audience to further the reach of the nonprofit
Increase Resources
Associate Board members leverage their networks and unique skill sets to spread awareness and fundraise.
What does an Associate Board Do?
Make a Tangible Impact
Make a tangible lasting impact on a cause that’s meaningful to you personally!
Network
Network with like minded peers & senior patrons of the nonprofit
Develop New Skills
And improve your leadership and communication skills
2 - 10 hours monthly time commitment
Most associate boards have quarterly meetings that members can attend in person or dial in too. Members are also usually encouraged to attend events put on the associate board and encouraged to volunteer when they can.
Give/raise $200 to $2,000 annually
Associate boards generally ask members to make a financial contribution made up of a combinations of your own donations and in-kind gifts, fundraising, ticket sales, etc. Amount of expected contributions vary between organizations.