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Associate Board Member
ORGANIZATION: Minds Matter Chicago
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Minds Matter Chicago closes the college attainment gap by providing first generation
college aspirants with the resources and support to succeed in higher education, create
their future, and change the world.
● Join our diverse network of young professionals who are passionate about
advancing equity in education and positive youth development
● Create opportunities to leverage your skills, resources, expand your social circle
● Work alongside the board of directors to achieve fundraising goals for the org
● Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the inequities in education and
college access while working to fill the gaps in higher education attainment
● Grow your philanthropic leadership skills through volunteer projects, event
planning, securing corporate sponsorships and networking events
● Innovate and contribute ideas
● Serve as volunteer ambassadors and organization representatives to internal and
external audiences
● Develop your skills for leadership in philanthropy and civic engagement
● Network with our community of nearly 200 young professionals
Individual Commitment:
● Give or Get $500
- Members can meet this commitment through securing auction items,
sponsorships, or ticket sales for events, and through peer-to-peer
fundraising
● Attend at least one major event*
● Volunteer at least one major event*
Time Commitment:
● This role requires an average of 2-4 hours per week, including meetings.
● Calls/virtual meetings are typically conducted on weekdays after regular work
hours
*fully remote members can be considered
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About Minds Matter Chicago
Location:
PO Box 10248, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
Minds Matter of Chicago (MMC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to connect driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Description
Established in 2006, MMC is a fully free afterschool program MMC equips youth in grades 10-12 with the academic and social-emotional foundation to access, persist in, and successfully graduate from a four-year college.
Now in its 17th year, Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) promotes equity in college access and opportunity,mentoring diverse, low-income students in grades 10-12 and positioning them for greater postsecondary success.
MMC stewards academically committed, ambitious young people toward admission and enrollment at selective four-year institutions, providing supplemental instruction in critical thinking and writing, standardized test preparation, assistance with college and scholarship application processes, and access to high-quality summer learning experiences. To date, 100% of participating students enter college immediately post-high school, and 73% of program alumni have earned their bachelor’s degree.
MMC is an intensive program for both mentees and mentors, all of whom commit to meeting a minimum of two hours each week, 30 weeks per year, for a period of three years. This 2023-2024 academic year, MMC is serving 72 students, nearly 100% qualify forfree/reduced-price lunch, 99% are first-generation college aspirants, and 82% speak a language.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2023
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training