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14 people are interested
Seeking Board Members for The Book Fairies
ORGANIZATION: The Book Fairies
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14 people are interested
The Book Fairies is a growing nonprofit that is seeking motivated board members who are interested in making an impact on illiteracy across metropolitan New York.
Please email the answers to the questions listed below:
1. Why are you interested in committing your time and energy to The Book Fairies?
2. What do you think are the characteristics of a great board member?
3. Board members bring experience, wisdom, strategic thinking, and their connections. Can you tell us about yours?
We look forward to hearing back from you!
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About The Book Fairies
Location:
70 North Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520, US
Mission Statement
The Book Fairies is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan New York. The reading materials foster literacy and academic success, provide a respite from personal struggles, and nurture a love of reading across age groups.
Description
The Book Fairies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that accepts donations of new and gently used books and matches them with libraries, schools, teachers and organizations in need in metropolitan New York that would not otherwise have the means to obtain them. The Book Fairies leverages a large network of volunteer special needs organizations for the collection, organization and distribution of books to local schools, teachers and other organizations in need. Since its founding in 2012, The Book Fairies has donated over 130,000 books to more than 25 school districts and over 100 organizations across Long Island and the greater NY Metropolitan area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
70 North Main Street**around the back of the building.Freeport, NY 11520
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Fundraising
- Networking
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 30