YNPN NYC is Looking for Board Members

With more than 2,000 members, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of New York City (YNPN-NYC) is growing quickly. We continue to seek the expertise and commitment of our members to guide our organization through its next phase of development.

Board membership is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a welcoming and interesting group of colleagues at the regional and national level, and develop one’s own leadership in and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.

Applicants should be currently engaged as a professional or volunteer in the not for profit sector, and should display:

• Commitment to YNPN-NYC’s mission of strengthening the next generation of nonprofit leaders by making nonprofit careers more viable for young people.
• Leadership skills – particularly in nonprofit management and governance, communications development, membership services, and organizational growth.
• Willingness to act as an ambassador for YNPN-NYC in the nonprofit community and the ability to meet the responsibilities outlined below.

YNPN-NYC is committed to engaging diverse people and perspectives in leadership positions at every level. To apply for one of the open Board positions, please review the information and application process outlined below.

For more information about YNPN-NYC, please visit our website at www.ynpnnyc.org. If you have questions about YNPN-NYC or the application process, please email membership@ynpnyc.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

YNPN-NYC Advisory Board

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YNPN-NYC Advisory Board Seeks New Members

1) Basic Duties

2) Open Board Positions

3) Application Process

1)      Basic Duties

Board members are expected to attend all monthly Board meetings. In order to understand the ongoing work of the organization, Board members are also required to serve on at least one committee of the YNPN-NYC Advisory Board. Board members will commit to serving from July 2009-July 2011.

Board members receive no financial compensation for their service, and must:

• Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to YNPN-NYC and all that it represents, motivation to grow and learn with the organization, and potential for future leadership.
• Participate in monthly Board meetings per month (generally 2 hours each)
• Commit to a minimum of 20 hours per month of Advisory Board and committee work.
• Participate in group decision-making and policy-setting discussions.
• Subscribe to the highest ethical standards.

2) Open Board Positions

There are currently several open board positions on the YNPN-NYC Advisory Board.

In your cover letter, please describe how you would meet the qualifications and responsibilities of the position you are most interested in.

Membership Chair and Vice-Chair:

The Membership Chair and Vice-Chair manage all relations with our members, addressing concerns and serving as a liaison between the board and the general body.  The Membership Committee is responsible for managing the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.  Specifically, the Membership Committee organizes general body meetings, serves as the first point of contact for volunteers, and works with the Executive Board in the search and selection process for new board chairs.

Internal Communications Vice-Chair:

The role of the Internal Communications Vice-Chair is to assist the Chair in creating and disseminating the monthly newsletter to YNPN-NYC members and in building and maintaining the YNPN-NYC blog.  Responsibilities include: recruiting and managing volunteer writers (as needed), conducting interviews and research for articles, and writing articles.

External Communications Vice-Chair:

The Communications Committee is responsible for organizing YNPN-NYC’s annual communications calendar. The External Communications Vice-Chair is primarily responsible for supporting the External Communications Chair in all efforts to increase awareness of YNPN’s activities, expertise, and objectives through the media, outreach, and internally produced materials.

Technology Vice-Chair:

The Technology Vice-Chair supports the Technology Chair in serving the information technology needs of YNPN NYC. S/he helps to maintain the organization’s website and listserv, and supports all efforts of the organization to connect the board with members and facilitate communication between members for all purposes as expressed in the mission statement of YNPN.  Knowledge of iModules is a plus.

3) Application Process

Email a resume and a brief cover letter to membership@ynpnnyc.org by June 19th with the subject line “[Position Title] YNPN-NYC Board Application [First Name] [Last Name].” The letter should explain your interest in and vision for YNPN-NYC, and how you would meet the qualifications and responsibilities of one of the open Board positions outlined above.

Applications and any inquiries should be sent to membership@ynpnnyc.org.