Advisory Board (Houston)

Advisory Board

About the Company

Global organization increasing the accessibility & funding of local schools

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Type

Non Profit

Founded

2013

Employees

11-50

Categories

• Non-Profit & Philanthropy

About the Role

WHY JOIN THE ADVISORY BOARD?

We are seeking leaders and change makers who are inspired to give back, create a legacy, and leverage their developed skills and networks to champion childrens education. Put your domain and leadership expertise to use, to help catalyze the continued expansion and footprint. Together, we have sent over 6,000 children to school to date.

Our Vision :

We believe in a world where every child has access to quality early education.

We believe in dignity, not dependence. As venture philanthropists, we invest in schools like businesses, not charity cases.

We believe educated children are at the heart of healthy, productive and prosperous societies. If that is the future we want tomorrow, we must invest today.

The Role

The Advisory Board exists to further the mission of :

Ideal Candidate

If you are an impact oriented leader with a passion for education, and whose heart and mind is gravitating towards creating and building something new we invite you to come explore and build a legacy that transforms this world.

Attribute Checklist

Gets that serving on a board is a privilege and a real responsibility

Passion for the mission i.e. service before self

Honors and respects the voices of others

Ego in check; humility yet fierce resolve

Strong work ethic; strive for excellence

Sense of humor is a must

Time Commitment :

2-4 in-person Board Meetings (Palo Alto and New York City)

Attend Annual Gala and other major events

We strongly encourage board members to visit one of our partner schools during their term and to actively participate in one or more of our committees or task forces.

Financial Commitment :

Give : Minimum pledge of $3,500 a year (typically structured as a monthly $300 give)

Get : No official 'get', but support from the Advisory Board is critical to the success of fundraising efforts

We are seeking applications from qualified and highly motivated leaders who are passionate about our mission and who want to make an impact in the lives of the children we serve. We strive for a board that reflects a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, lived experiences, sectors and networks.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

Skills