Volunteer: Board of Directors (Vice Chair) - Creative Writing Nonprofit

Volunteermatch; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth writers. As a Vice Chair on the Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the mission to guide young storytellers. Your expertise will help shape strategic decisions and foster partnerships that enhance fundraising efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of writers while collaborating with passionate individuals in a creative environment. If you have a background in nonprofit leadership and a passion for the arts, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with board and fundraising experience.
• Understanding of the literary and youth-facing nonprofit landscape is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission by guiding youth writers and enhancing fundraising.
• Engage in strategic decision-making for the organization.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Professional Development

Community Outreach

Resource Development / Management

Education

Experience in Board of Directors

Fundraising experience

Job description

Board of Directors (Vice Chair) - Creative Writing Nonprofit

Society of Young Inklings equips the next generation of storytellers with the community and creative tools they need to thrive. As part of the Board of Directors, you'll support our mission to guide youth writers as they discover, cultivate, and share their one-of-a-kind voices. Through your engagement on the board, you’ll support the organization’s health, sustainability, and ability to serve a growing community. You will use your expertise to provide guidance and support strategic decision-making, and develop relationships to enhance fundraising and strategic partnerships.

General Board Member Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with SYI’s mission, purpose, programs and goals.

Description

Society of Young Inklings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth writers, ages 8-18. "When I was young and filling notebooks with stories, I wanted someone to take my dreams seriously," says Naomi Kinsman, Founder and Executive Director. "Now, I have the privilege of granting wishes like my own by pairing youth writers with professionals who provide artistic mentorship and with our publishing team who deliver real-world publishing opportunities."

We launched our programs in 2008 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through our work (and play!) with thousands of students and educators, we developed and refined Writerly Play, our game-based approach to the creative process. Our community has stretched world-wide, and we now offer online mentorships, writers’ circles, and courses, so no matter where you live, we’re in your neighborhood.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

April 8, 2025

SKILLS

• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Professional Development
• Community Outreach
• Resource Development / Management

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• 2 year term
• Board of Directors and fundraising experience. We're also looking for a leader who has an understanding of, and a network within, the literary, educational, creative development, and/or youth-facing nonprofit landscape.