Auxiliary Board Member

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Looking for a way to give back while advancing your career? Become an Auxiliary Board Member at Educate.Radiate.Elevate.!

Join a motivated team of young professionals working to bridge the achievement gap! Your unique skills and perspectives can help drive meaningful change while you gain leadership experience, expand your network, and make a lasting impact on low-income students' futures.

Youwillbeawelcomeadditiontotheteamifyouare:

• Passionate about education, equity, and civic engagement
• A young professional in your 20s or 30s
• Available in person to host and attend events in Illinois and/or Texas
• Have a personal and professional network in Illinois and/or Texas
• Willing to contribute in creative ways utilizingy our expertise, skills, and network
• Maintain an active presence on at least one social media platform

About Us:

Educate.Radiate.Elevate.isa501(c)(3)nonprofitoperatinginILandTX,formedduringthe
pandemictoaddressthegrowingachievementgapduetoschoolclosures.Ourpurposeisto
strengthentheeducationalachievementofunder-resourcedstudentsbyprovidingthemwith
high-qualityinstructionfromexperiencedtutorswhowillassistthemwithacademics,
enrichment,andtestprepaswellasessentiallearningandlifeskills.Ourmissionistominimize
thedisproportionatelearninglossesforlow-incomestudentstoprovideeconomic,social,and
emotionalstabilityfortheyouthserved,theirfamilies,andtheircommunities.

Whatyou’lldo:

• Serveaminimumtwo-yeartermasamemberoftheAuxiliaryBoard
• Makeapersonaldonationof$250eachfiscalyeartosupportE.R.E.
• Regularlyattendrelevantin-personandvirtualeventsonbehalfofE.R.E.
• Workwithfellowmemberstodevelopandimplementfundraisingandnetworking
  initiativestailoredtoyoungprofessionalsandbroaderaudiences
• PromoteE.R.E.withinpersonalandprofessionalcircles,aimingtorecruit
  volunteers,partners,anddonors
• Utilizeyourprofessionalskillsandexpertisetoassistwithgoal-orientedtasks
• ParticipateinAuxiliaryBoardmeetingsasscheduled(atleastonceperquarter)

Commitments:
(Approximately5-10hourspermonth)

• PeryearandonbehalfofE.R.E.,attendatleast3in-personeventsand5virtual
  eventsthrownbypotentialorcurrentpartnerorganizations(i.e.Chambersof
  Commerce,regionalfoundations,othernonprofits,etc.)
• Helpexecuteatleastoneannualfundraising/networkingeventperyearto
  generateawarenessandrevenueforE.R.E.
• Afterthefirstyear,developatleastonenewfundraising/networkingeventper
  yeartoenhanceoutreachandsupport
• VolunteerforatleastoneprojectperyeartosupportE.R.E.'sprogramsand
  operations;thismayincludeprojectsrelatedtomarketing,recruitment,
  technology,accounting,improvement/creationofprojects/programs,andthelike
• Engagewith(likeandcomment)aminimumofoneE.R.E.socialmediapostper
  week
• Publishatleastonepostpermonthonpersonaland/orprofessionalsocialmedia
  platformstopromoteE.R.E.andrecruitsupport
• Annually,recruitatleastoneAuxiliaryBoardmember,Committeemember,or
  professionalvolunteer
  

Benefits:

• Contributetoenhancingeducationalopportunitiesandpromotingamore
  equitableeducationsystem
• Experiencethefulfillmentofmakingameaningfuldifferenceinthelivesof
  studentsandcommunitiesservedbyE.R.E.
• Gainrecognitioninthecommunityandwithinprofessionalnetworksasa
  dedicatedsupporterofE.R.E.
• Buildteamworkandprojectmanagementskillswhileworkingwithadiverse
  groupofprofessionals
• Participateinactivitiesandeventsthatfityourscheduleandinterests
• Enhanceyourresumewithleadershipexperienceandademonstrated
  commitmenttosocialcauses
  

Perks:

• Connectwithotheryoungprofessionalsandexpandyourprofessionalnetwork
  througheventsandactivities
• Accessworkshopsandtrainingsessionsonleadership,fundraisingstrategies,
  nonprofitmanagement,andthelike
• Gainvaluableexperienceineventplanning,fundraising,andcommunity
  engagement
• Enjoyinvitationstoexclusiveeventsandsocialgatherings
• Receivevariousformsofacknowledgmentforyourcontributionsandinvolvement
  insupportingE.R.E.'smission

Make a difference, grow your skills, and connect with like-minded changemakers!