Board Fellows

Join us for the Board Fellows 2011-12 Information Session!  Monday, May 23rd from 7-8pm, Midtown location

Please join us to learn more about the NYC Board Fellows Program and opportunities to volunteer as a Fellow or to receive a Fellow as a non-profit host. Please RSVP at boardfellowsnyc@gmail.com by noon on May 23rd to receive the specific location for the information event.

Applications for next season’s program will be available in June and due in August, with a start date for the program in early September.  Additionally, please find information below on the Board Fellows program and reach out to the NYC Board Fellows leaders with questions at boardfellowsnyc@netimpact.org.

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About Board Fellows

The Board Fellows program places individual volunteers on non-profit boards (as non-voting members) for one-year fellowships. Board Fellows are active participants on their non-profit boards, getting involved with committees and relevant projects.  The program brings valuable business skills to non-profits, while exposing volunteers to non-profit management and governance in practice.

Non-profit organizations participate to…

• Bring new perspectives into their organization
• Receive high-quality assistance on projects requiring business skills
• Support the professional development of emerging non-profit leaders
• Access new networks through the Board Fellow

Net Impact members participate to…

• Engage with a non-profit on a strategic level
• Learn about nonprofit management and governance through first-hand experience
• Develop deeper knowledge of specific social issues related to the work of the non-profit
• Put Net Impact ideals into practice
• Develop stronger ties to their community

Expectations of a Board Fellow:

• Commit to/ contribute 10-15 hours/ month to non-profit organization and attend each general board and committee meetings
• Honest and professional interactions with sponsor organizations
• Experience and success in leadership positions
• Sincere interest in or passion for cause of organization

Expectations of a Participating Non-profit:

• Need to dedicate a board mentor to help Board Fellow navigate organization
• Need to be willing to establish term goal in conjunction with Board Fellow – program should be of interest to Board Fellow and of need to the organization for mutual benefit

Selection Process

The applications of non-profit organizations are evaluated on organization mission, community impact, and ability to benefit from the Board Fellows model.  We also take into consideration the nature and scope of the project(s).

Non-profits and Board Fellows are matched through a selection process conducted by Net Impact NYC Board Fellows program coordinators, based on the interests and needs of the organizations and the interest and expertise of Board Fellows.  After the Net Impact NYC Board Fellows program coordinators match a Board Fellow with an organization, the coordinators present the Board Fellow’s profile to the organization for final approval.

Program Coordination and Support
Net Impact NYC Board Fellows program coordinators oversee the program and are committed to providing a valuable experience to both the organization and the Board Fellow.  Each organization and Board Fellow will be assigned to a program coordinator who will serve as the primary contact for providing feedback, requesting assistance, and addressing issues that arise.  Board Fellows receive training led by professors and/or business consultants with expertise in non-profit management.  In addition, a variety of non-profit capacity building resources are available to Board Fellows.

Board Fellows resources page.

Getting Involved

Please contact the NYC Board Fellows leaders at boardfellowsnyc@netimpact.org with questions.  Thank you for your interest in the Net Impact NYC Board Fellows program.