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Birmingham, AL 35242
Overview Since 1996, the Gift of Adoption Fund, a 501c3 national charity, has given away more than $12.6 Million in adoption assistance grants, reaching over 4,250 children with the gift of family. Our mission is simple, yet impactful. We provide adoption assistance grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children - giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive. No other charitable initiative delivers the transformational impact of adoption for such a small investment -- not just for the child served, but for generations following. The Gift of Adoption Fund is organized into Chapters. Right now we are in 26 (and counting!) states, and we are looking to increase our board membership in Oregon. Our Chapter Board members focus on 4 key areas: Awareness, Fundraising, Events, and Foundations. Opportunity We are looking for Board Members who: - Are passionate about children, family, and adoption. - Are business leaders in their field and connected to large personal and professional networks of philanthropically minded people. - Enjoy outreach, relationship management, development, fundraising, and communications. -Have strengths or an interest in event planning and execution, social media, influencer and foundation outreach and corporate partnerships. - Are looking to leverage their network to create new partnership opportunities and increase the donor base in the state. Requirements - 10+ years of professional experience and/or community leadership. - Previous experience with event planning, grant-writing, working with foundations, and/or fundraising. - Expanding the donor base in your local market and meeting/exceeding a personal give/get goal. - Attending and contributing to monthly conference calls, and any local market event or online experience that the Chapter hosts. This is a non-compensatory, all-volunteer state chapter board role. We ask our Board Members to serve 3-year terms and invite one new board member to the team each year they serve. Our Chapter Board role is impactful. Reach out today to start a conversation about how you can make a difference. Sincerely, Ashley Greene AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org Web https://www.giftofadoption.org Video https://vimeo.com/giftofadoption FB https://www.facebook.com/giftofadoptionfund/
Date Posted: Nov 1, 2023
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Mobile, AL 36695
Overview Since 1996, the Gift of Adoption Fund, a 501c3 national charity, has given away more than $12.6 Million in adoption assistance grants, reaching over 4,250 children with the gift of family. Our mission is simple, yet impactful. We provide adoption assistance grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children - giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive. No other charitable initiative delivers the transformational impact of adoption for such a small investment -- not just for the child served, but for generations following. The Gift of Adoption Fund is organized into Chapters. Right now we are in 26 (and counting!) states, and we are looking to increase our board membership in Oregon. Our Chapter Board members focus on 4 key areas: Awareness, Fundraising, Events, and Foundations. Opportunity We are looking for Board Members who: - Are passionate about children, family, and adoption. - Are business leaders in their field and connected to large personal and professional networks of philanthropically minded people. - Enjoy outreach, relationship management, development, fundraising, and communications. -Have strengths or an interest in event planning and execution, social media, influencer and foundation outreach and corporate partnerships. - Are looking to leverage their network to create new partnership opportunities and increase the donor base in the state. Requirements - 10+ years of professional experience and/or community leadership. - Previous experience with event planning, grant-writing, working with foundations, and/or fundraising. - Expanding the donor base in your local market and meeting/exceeding a personal give/get goal. - Attending and contributing to monthly conference calls, and any local market event or online experience that the Chapter hosts. This is a non-compensatory, all-volunteer state chapter board role. We ask our Board Members to serve 3-year terms and invite one new board member to the team each year they serve. Our Chapter Board role is impactful. Reach out today to start a conversation about how you can make a difference. Sincerely, Ashley Greene AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org Web https://www.giftofadoption.org Video https://vimeo.com/giftofadoption FB https://www.facebook.com/giftofadoptionfund/
Date Posted: Nov 9, 2023
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Franklin, TN 37069
Board Member, TN Chapter Voluntary Board position Overview Gift of Adoption Fund, a 501c3 national charity, has given away nearly $12MM to complete over 4100 adoptions. The Gift of Adoption Fund seeks to fill the void that separates a child from family through adoption completion grants, giving vulnerable children a permanent home and the chance to thrive. We do this-- in large part -- through our extensive Chapter network. In 25 states (and counting), the Gift of Adoption Fund seeks business and community leaders to join Chapter teams and grow our donor base through networking, awareness, and fundraising. No other charitable initiative delivers the transformational impact of adoption for such a small investment -- not just for the child served, but for generations following. Here in Tennessee, we are in a rebuilding effort. We are Nashville Strong, but we could be stronger. If you enjoy start-up situations and flourish in an environment where your ideas are valued and needed, then read on. We are looking for business and community leaders to help shape the Chapter, not to take orders. Although the Gift of Adoption Fund has thrived since 1996, here in Tennessee we are just getting started. We aim to have everyone in Music City know our name. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are the largest national charity that offers adoption grants to qualified parents in a nondiscriminatory manner. Come join a team that is not only inclusive but making a measurable difference in Nashville and beyond. Opportunity We are looking for Board Members who: - Are passionate about children, family, and adoption. - Are business leaders in their field and connected to large personal and professional networks of philanthropically-minded people. - Enjoy outreach, relationship management, development, fundraising, and communications. -Have strengths or an interest in event planning and execution, social media, influencer and foundation outreach and corporate partnerships. - Are looking to leverage their network to create new partnership opportunities and increase the donor base in TN. This is a non-compensated, volunteer board opportunity. We ask our board members to serve 3-year terms. Board Members receive the reward of helping a child find their way to a permanent, loving home! If you would like to learn more, please reach out today to start a conversation. Reach out to us today with the following information: Why are you interested in the Gift of Adoption? Where in the state are you located? What unique quality could you bring to our organization? Click the links below for more information! https://www.giftofadoption.org https://giftofadoption.org/get-engaged/tennessee-chapter/ https://vimeo.com/giftofadoption https://www.facebook.com/giftofadoptionfund/ Sincerely, Ashley Greene AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org https://www.giftofadoption.org https://vimeo.com/giftofadoption https://www.facebook.com/giftofadoptionfund/
Date Posted: Nov 9, 2023
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Darien, CT 06820
Help save a child’s life through the gift of family. Board Members wanted in CT. About Us Gift of Adoption (GOA) is a national charity that provides grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children. Our mission is simple, yet impactful: Gift of Adoption awards grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children - giving them a permanent family and the chance to thrive. Priority is placed on helping children facing what is possibly their only chance at adoption, including children at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage or with serious medical conditions. Since inception in 1996 through December 31, 2020, GOA has awarded $10.6 million to give 3,627 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. We do this-- in large part -- through our extensive Chapter network. In 26 states (and counting), the Gift of Adoption Fund seeks business and community leaders to join Chapter teams and grow our donor base through networking, awareness, and leveraging relationships and partnership in specific local markets. The goal of each Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete all adoption grant requests. The Need Board Members are needed to move the GOA mission forward. If you want to become a part of a growing, highly credentialed charity and you share our belief that having a loving family is a basic right for children everywhere - we hope you will consider joining us. What you will do Create relationships with individuals, companies, nonprofits, groups, organizations and partnerships in order to garner awareness for our cause and build our donor base. Engage community and foundation prospects and partners to generate awareness and funds. Partner with other team members to create high-impact events for members and guests to celebrate children, families served, and the impact made. Create and implement other fundraising activities that are important to you and your local market. What we are looking for Business and community leaders that are passionate about children, family, and adoption. People that are leaders in their field and connected to large personal and professional networks of philanthropically minded people. Individuals who enjoy outreach, relationship management, development, fundraising, and communications. Purpose-driven people that are looking to leverage their network to create new partnership opportunities and increase the donor base of the Fund. Details This is a non-compensatory board member role. Instead of compensation, our board members: Enjoy being agents for change in the community and the world. Get to help more children find their way to permanent, loving homes. Make a personal gift, hit a fundraising goal, and serve a 3-year term. https://www.giftofadoption.org https://giftofadoption.org/connecticut/ https://vimeo.com/giftofadoption https://www.facebook.com/giftofadoptionfund/
Date Posted: Sep 7, 2023
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Salt Lake City, UT 84133
Board Member Company Description Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $13.2 million to give 4,402 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board! Our all-volunteer chapter boards engage leaders who believe that having a loving, permanent family is a necessity for all children, everywhere. Chapter board members are responsible for raising money and generating awareness. 100% of the funds raised by chapter board members goes directly toward awarding grants to unite children with their forever families in your chapter market. We are actively seeking passionate, diverse, and experienced fundraisers to join our (add state) Chapter board. Our Values Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if: You are passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission. You have the time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with your board colleagues to raise funds in a collaborative team environment. You can leverage connections, networks, and resources in achieving your chapter’s goals. We are especially interested in talking with you if: You have been a part of nonprofit boards or fundraising committees. You have experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts. You will work diligently to meet your personal give/get goal. You are willing to bring your unique background, talent, and passion to the table. Next Steps Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information.
Date Posted: Nov 28, 2023
