YPW Board Placement Program

This program serves as a new opportunity for non-profit organizations to obtain access to Wichita’s up and coming young professionals who are seeking to volunteer on boards of Wichita’s non-profit organizations.

The Board Placement program will operate by accepting board/committee position openings from area organizations and, thereafter, providing an advertisement of the opening to the members of YPW. YPW members will then be invited to submit applications for the particular positions through YPW website. YPW will then provide a list of applicants and their respective applications to the organization for review. YPW cannot guarantee placement or selection.

Helpful Hints

Want to maximize your chances for selection for a non-profit board or committee?  These helpful hints can help you to become more marketable to non-profits.

  • Start volunteering for the organization if you aren’t already - this helps you to get more familiar with the organization, lets them get more familiar with you, and shows that you are truly dedicated to the organization
  • Do your research on the board/committee. Know their goals and visions so if/when you get an interview you will be prepared to talk about why you would be a good fit.
  • Know what you can bring to the table in a board or committee - Point out if you are a great salesperson, if you are a CPA/CFO, if you have HR experience, if you are a computer/technology genius. Be prepared to share specifically what an asset you will be.
  • Be prepared to wait for an answer. Have patience with non-profits. They tend to move slower than for-profit companies because many only bring on new board/committee members once a year. Most boards vote to bring on a new member, and if their meetings are infrequent, you will be waiting until a decision can be reached.
  • Get connected. Boards often expect that board members bring more than just their own personal strengths. They want the added benefit of social and financial networks. Expanding your social networks not only gives you a great opportunity to meet and learn from new people, it also gives you the added benefit of being able to bring those connections to the table in the board.
  • Find out how long the organization has been around - that will give you more insight on what to expect from the experience. A fledgling organization might not have guidelines yet and you could get in on the ground floor and help mold that organization. A more established organization will most likely have a more structured approach.

Get Connected

If you are a YPW member and would like to get more information about a posted board position, send an e-mail to Corie Holbrook.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity - Fundraising Committee
Available till: 12-31-2010   link
Description of Committee

The Fundraising Committee helps develop strategies to secure funds to support the overall operations of Wichita Habitat for Humanity and fund the construction of homes.

Committee members are responsible to develop plans and methods to meet annual fundraising goals, assist with efforts to build relationships with individuals, organizations and corporations that support or may support Wichita Habitat for Humanity’s activities and programs and help plan and carry out fundraising and donor appreciation events.

Current fund raising is centered on the Benevon method of asking for individual gifts. Monthly one hour tours and an annual ‘ask’ event are help as part of the Benevon method.

Description of Responsibilities

Develop plans and methods to meet annual fundraising goals. Assist with efforts to build relationships with individuals, organizations and corporations who support or may support Wichita Habitat for Humanity's activities and programs. Help plan and carry out fundraising and donor appreciation events.

The committee is seeking individuals that are: • Actively involved in the community and have knowledge and experience with nonprofit fundraising and an interest in assisting Wichita Habitat for Humanity develop resources and meet fundraising goals. • Energetic individuals who are comfortable meeting and talking with current and potential supporters and willing to help promote the mission and vision of Wichita Habitat for Humanity within the community.

Committee members will be asked to: • Participate in monthly meetings • Help identify and cultivate prospective donors • Help plan and coordinate fundraising events • Invite individuals to lunch tours • Participate in fundraising events

Terms & Length of Commitment

1 year commitment with option to renew for an additional 1 year term.

Time and Investment Schedule

Monthly one hour meeting and estimated 20 hours a year to work on assigned elements. Agree to attend a one hour orientation/tour. Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at noon at the Wichita Habitat for Humanity offices located in downtown Wichita.

Desired Experience

Individuals actively involved in the community who have knowledge and experience with nonprofit fundraising and have an interest in assisting Wichita Habitat for Humanity develop resources and meet fundraising goals.

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If you are an organization that would like to find YP members to join your board, please fill out this application and e-mail it to CHolbrook@wichitachamber.org.

 

Young Professionals of Wichita reserves the right to refuse access to any person or entity to the Board Placement Program at its sole discretion.

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