Join Our Junior Board of Directors!

Junior Board of Directors Recruitment Timeline

• 09/04: Junior Board of Directors Application Opens
• 09/24: Junior Board of Directors Info Session (register here)
• 10/03: Junior Board of Directors Application Closes
• 11/03: Selected Applicants Notified of Membership Invitation
• 11/14: All Applicants Notified of Status

Junior Board Member Job Description

Responsible to:
1,000 Dreams Fund Board of Directors

Term:
1 year and may be re-elected for 3 successive terms.

Purpose:

1,000 Dreams Fund’s Junior Board brings fresh talent and perspectives to support the organization’s leadership while highlighting the next generation of philanthropic patrons. Junior Board Members serve as 1,000 Dreams Fund ambassadors bringing new ideas and vibrancy to the organization while helping to steer the mission and vision.

Annual Board “Give or Get”:
$500

Specific Responsibilities:

• Familiarize yourself with the 1,000 Dreams Fund’s mission, programs, and core values locally, nationally and internationally.
• Serve as an active Junior Board member by attending 2 board meetings and TDB committee meetings a year.
• Assist with recruitment and engagement of young donors and volunteers.
• Provide advice and suggestions to the Board of Directors.
• Assist in management of specific internal projects and campaigns overseen by the Board of Directors.
• Gain exposure to leadership, strategic oversight, collaboration, influence and negotiation. 
• Opportunity to create, plan and participate in a variety of volunteer and awareness-raising activities and to plan and host fundraising events that support 1,000 Dreams Fund’s programs.
• Assume leadership of Junior Board groups and events as requested (such as committee, task force, or special project chairs).
• Work on committees/task forces where your interests, background and experience would be of value to assist 1,000 Dreams Fund in achieving goals.
• Contribute to the annual fundraising campaigns at a level commensurate with your ability.
• Assume an active role in the annual fundraising campaigns by providing suggestions as well as soliciting donations to accomplish 1,000 Dreams Fund’s mission. 
• Offer advice and suggestions for the policies and program efforts of 1,000 Dreams Fund ensuring alignment with our mission, goals and objectives.
• Serve as an educated ambassador and advocate of 1,000 Dreams Fund in general and our association in particular.

Personal Attributes:

• Young rising leader in the community wanting to immerse yourself in a cause you care about.
• Exemplify the core values of 1DF and be a respected citizen by colleagues and the community.
• Able to provide intellectual capital and insight from a diverse point of view. 
• Commitment to 1,000 Dreams Fund’s mission and impact.
• Breadth of understanding and respect of the viewpoint of others.
• Willing to state one’s convictions and equally willing to accept the majority decision when in conflict with one’s own stand.
• Interest in the objectives and programs of the organization.
• Deal openly and directly with the CEO and other Junior Board members when pleased or displeased.

Intended End Result:

• Junior Board Members are recognized and highly regarded young volunteers and rising leaders in the community.
• Junior Board Members bring their time, talent and treasure to the organization.
• Junior Board Members perform as a team and work in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
• Junior Board Members have the opportunity to gain mentorship from the Board of Directors.
• Junior Board Members have the opportunity for hands-on leadership experience, which will grow their personal and professional networks.
• Junior Board Members have the opportunity to hone and develop a unique skill set under the guidance of an experienced board member. 
• Junior Board Members’ individual meeting attendance is 90% or greater.
• 100% of the Junior Board members participate in and contribute to the annual fundraising campaigns.
• Junior Board Members cultivate their skills and under guidance ready themselves to be the next rising leaders in 1,000 Dreams Fund’s governance. 
• The resources of 1,000 Dreams Fund expands in an effort to more effectively serve talented young women in need as a whole.
• 1,000 Dreams Fund’s image and impact is enhanced.

Questions?

For any questions, please contact us at development@1000dreamsfund.org

Meet Our Current Junior Board of Directors