Board Member

Advisory Board Member

About the Company

Global organization increasing the accessibility & funding of primary schools in underserved communities

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2013

Employees
11-50

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy

About the Role

A venture philanthropy organization. We identify and support educational entrepreneurs who are shaping and scaling schools in some of the most impoverished communities in the world. With your help, we provide at-risk children with annual scholarships and access to quality primary education. Our Vision: We believe in a world where every child has access to quality early education. We believe in dignity, not dependence. As venture philanthropists, we invest in schools like businesses, not charity cases. We believe educated children are at the heart of healthy, productive and prosperous societies. If that is the future we want tomorrow, we must invest today. The Role: The Advisory Board exists to further the mission by: Introducing strategic / operational recommendations to executive leadership Weighing in on proposed motions, prior to Board of Directors vote Engaging in an assigned Steering Committee (Development, Impact, Nominations, Events, etc.) Expanding the reach of the organization to professional, corporate, institutional network Raising funds and driving engagement around major events, galas Ideal Candidate: If you are an impact oriented leader with a passion for education, and whose heart and mind is gravitating towards creating and building something new − we invite you to come explore and build a legacy that transforms this world. We are seeking applications from qualified and highly motivated leaders who are passionate about our mission and who want to make an impact in the lives of the children we serve. We strive for a board that reflects a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, lived experiences, sectors and networks.

Functions

• Board of Directors (non-operating)

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships required