Young Professionals Board

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Purpose

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) Philadelphia and Camden’s Young Professionals Board is a group of young professionals committed to supporting the organization and its mission. The YPB members strives to develop themselves as model philanthropic leaders and next-generation advocates for education. The YPB plays an integral role in the ASAS community, volunteering their time and energy in support of the organization’s mission.

Who are the Young Professional Members?

ASAS Philadelphia & Camden Advisory Board Members are champions of ASAS in the Greater Philadelphia region. ASAS Young Professionals Board is a group of young professionals committed to supporting the organization and its mission. The YPB members strives to develop themselves as model philanthropic leaders and next-generation advocates for education. The YPB plays an integral role in the ASAS community, volunteering their time and energy in support of the organization’s mission.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the mission and core values of ASAS
• Connect ASAS Philadelphia & Camden to new corporate contacts or foundations
• Each YPB member will contribute and/or acquire donations of $500 annually
• Promote ASAS Philadelphia & Camden mission and programs in the community
• Attend and participate in meetings and program events on a regular basis
• Plan and execute at least 1 fundraising event each year

Length of Term

Board members serve a one-year term. Terms may be renewed indefinitely. There will be an annual review between each board member, board chair, and the ASAS Philadelphia & Camden Staff liaison to determine continuation of board membership. If a Young Professional member cannot fulfill his/her responsibilities, then they may be asked to leave prior to the end of their term.

Time Commitment

Board Meetings

The Young Professionals Board meets monthly. It is important that all board members attend these meetings to hear organizational updates, report their progress, present new leads and/or request support from other board members/staff.

Program Events

Board members are encouraged to attend special events involving ASAS Philadelphia & Camden whenever possible. Important events include:

• Semester Culminating Events
• Hoop-a-Thon
• Annual Meeting
• Others - TBD

Connecting ASAS Philadelphia & Camden to new resources

Board members spend, on average, one hour per month outside of the monthly meeting contacting potential corporate partners to provide introductions to ASAS and checking in with staff liaison.