NYCON's Board Development Committee is actively recruiting for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about the nonprofit community in our state and have the time, resources, and connections to contribute to our mission.
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Our Board of Directors is an engaged and high performing board with a strong commitment to diversity. NYCON and its three affiliates, Council Services Plus; Good Causes and BoardStrong, provide a full continuum of ever-expanding capacity building services throughout the state along with a unified policy and advocacy voice that strengthens the New York State nonprofit community. Learn more about our affiliates here.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advance the mission and purpose of NYCON through the following:
- Participate in policy-setting
- Contribute to discussion and decision-making
- Engage in strategic planning, assisting with implementing and monitoring annual goals
- Fiduciary oversight
- Review, sign, and fully adhere to NYCON's code of conduct and conflict of interest policies.
- Be an active member of the Board, including:
- Make every effort to attend at least 75% of five regularly scheduled Board meetings.
- Attend the Annual Meeting each October and Board Retreat each December.
- Actively participate in at least one Board committee.
- Help build an effective Board through recruiting potential Board nominees with professional expertise and reputational capital who can make significant contributions to the work of NYCON.
- Secure financial resources for NYCON. Each Board member will prioritize NYCON in their charitable giving by contributing to the Annual Board Campaign at a personally significant level and engaging in resource development and stewardship efforts.
- Serve as an ambassador and an advocate for NYCON through the following:
- Speak positively of the organization to current and potential stakeholders and constituencies
- Attend and promote NYCON events
- Amplify NYCON content online
Term
Board members serve 3-year terms, with no more than 3 consecutive full terms. Board members are elected by Membership at the October Annual Meeting and take their official voting seat on January 1. Board members-elect are expected to attend board meetings and committee meetings between their election and January in a non-voting capacity.
The Board Development Committee presents its slate to NYCON’s membership at the Annual Meeting in October, which historically has been held at Camp Finance, NYCON's annual financial management conference.Strategic Priorities
Although all candidates who are committed to the NYCON mission and will fulfill core board responsibilities and expectations will be considered, the Board Development Committee is strategically prioritizing the recruitment of individuals who will bring to the board:
- Knowledge, skills, and connections in:
- Marketing
- Corporate Leadership
- Philanthropy
- Real Estate
The Board Development Committee is also looking for candidates who will bring different perspectives, networks, and input to the board. Consequently, candidates that will bring new racial, ethnic, religious, gender or sexual orientation perspectives are encouraged to apply. The committee is also seeking candidates:
- Under the age of 35
- North Country and Western NY residents
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Questions? Contact Megan Allen, CEO, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800-515-5012 for more information.
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