Good morning I just recently got promoted I am very excited..

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May 25,2022 at 1:55PM UTC

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Good morning I just recently got promoted I am very excited.. however I just been informed that I have to be on a board for a not profit... I have always done a lot of volunteers work with an organization that is close to my heart. The CFO of the company past away and who it was left to wants to disband the organization. I have been calling around to other organization to volunteer and work my way to a board seat but it is hard no one wants to let you volunteer or donate for thier cause... Any advice is welcomed ☺️

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JJMay 25,2022 at 6:50PM UTC
LinkedIn has many board opportunities.
AnonymousMay 28,2022 at 12:19PM UTC
How do a person goes about finding board opportunities?
AnonymousJune 1,2022 at 3:17PM UTC
I am afraid I do not understand... Your new position requires you to serve on a board for a non-profit that is thinking of disbanding? So you need to find another position to volunteer for to meet the requirements of your new job? I cannot fathom a non-profit these days not looking for some volunteer help ( perhaps not on the board, but to do mailings, office work, etc) If your position requires the board position, let your employer help you find a new non-profit to help.
Beth HarrisonJune 1,2022 at 3:24PM UTC
Have you thought about using your LinkedIn network? Reaching out asking for insights on non profit board positions in the area you have volunteered in may help shake something loose. Depends on what your network looks like- OR get with the CEO/Board of the org you have volunteered with and see if they have recommendations- they may have come connections for you.
Michelle HoffmanJune 1,2022 at 3:36PM UTC
Look at this website for some valuable information. https://boardsource.org/resources/joining-nonprofit-board/
On the website they suggested " Finally, you can also find board vacancies on nonprofit job posting sites such as LinkedIn Board Connect, Idealist, Bridgespan and All for Good." It has each of those mentioned as a hyperlink.
Check it out
AlexisJune 1,2022 at 10:41PM UTC
Idealist is such a great resource.
In addition, you may want to consider looking at local high schools and colleges for current chapters or interest in creating one.