Volunteer: GA Chapter, Board Member

Volunteermatch; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to transforming children's lives through adoption. As a member of the Gift of Adoption Chapter Board, you will play a vital role in fundraising and community engagement, ensuring that vulnerable children find loving families. This volunteer position offers the chance to collaborate with passionate individuals, share your unique talents, and make a lasting impact. Whether you have experience in nonprofit boards or a strong philanthropic network, your contributions will be invaluable in achieving our mission. Together, we can change lives and create families for children in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and community outreach is essential.
• Strong networking skills and public relations expertise are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board colleagues to raise funds and support the mission.
• Recruit new board members and leverage networks for chapter goals.

Skills

Public Relations

Brand Development & Messaging

Event Planning / Management

Community Outreach

Networking

Job description

Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances 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, and as of July 2024, Gift of Adoption has awarded $18.5 million to give 5,777 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 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 3 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.

1200 Shermer Road, Suite 111, Northbrook, IL 60062, US

Mission Statement

Gift of Adoption is a national charitable organization that inspires adoption by providing grants to help fund adoptions-- giving children permanent, loving families and the chance to thrive.

Description

We believe a child without a family is one of life's great tragedies because a child without a permanent home suffers. Orphanages and foster homes do not offer permanent solutions for the millions of children who need families. All children deserve the dignity and love that comes from being a part of a family. Gift of Adoption is committed to creating those families.

Through Gift of Adoption, you can give time and donations to support adoption.

Even if you can't open your home, you can open your heart and transform the life of a child.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights

Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

DATE POSTED

SKILLS

• Public Relations
• Brand Development & Messaging
• Event Planning / Management
• Community Outreach
• Networking

GOOD FOR

• People 55+
• Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 28
• 10+ years life experience, community involvement, mission-driven experience, fundraising experience, large philanthropic network.