Gain experience in nonprofit governance while giving back to your community. Join Board Fellows today!
Announcements:
We are pleased to one new Board Fellow position! Applications are due March 3rd. Click here to learn more and apply.
About Board Fellows
Board Fellows places Net Impact members on nonprofit boards for one-year fellowships as non-voting board members. The program brings valuable business skills to nonprofits, while exposing Net Impact members to nonprofit management and governance in practice. In addition to regular board responsibilities, many fellows also work on strategic projects, which are determined in conversation with the Executive Director and Board Mentor.
Benefits of becoming a Board Fellow:
- Engage with a nonprofit on a strategic level
- Gain experience in nonprofit management and governance through first hand experience
- Develop deeper knowledge of specific social issues related to the work of the nonprofit
- Give back to your community!
Benefits for Non-Profits:
- Bring new perspectives and expertise on your board
- Receive high-quality assistance on projects requiring business skills
- Support the professional development of emerging nonprofit leaders
- Engage volunteers in their organization’s work
Requirements for Board Fellows
- Be a Net Impact member
- Attend all board meetings
- Work with the Executive Director and Board member to identify an appropriate project within a month of formalizing the Board Fellows agreement
- Commit at least 10 hours per month working on board project for one full year
- Be proactive in ensuring a positive experience with the organization
- Be willing to connect and share your experience with other Board Fellows
- Have a great time and learn a lot!
How to join Board Fellows
- We place a new batch of Board Fellows with local, leading non-profits on an ad-hoc basis, depending on needs
- Email boardfellowsSF@gmail.com to express interest
- Check back regularly for updates
If your non-profit is interested in learning more about the program and adding a Board Fellow to your organization, please email BoardFellowsSF@gmail.com.
Click here to learn more about the Board Fellows Program.
