Are you interested in volunteering, event planning, fundraising

and/or business development?

Join Our NextGen Board

Support families experiencing separation or divorce through board membership with fellow young professionals.

We’re looking for young professionals (21+) who are committed to the mission of familykind to:​

Act as brand ambassadors

for the organization 

Grow your personal and

professional network 

Fundraise for FamilyKind

through outreach and events 

Plan social & educational

events and webinars 

Contribute to a cause that positively impacts families as they reconfigure through separation or divorce 

For more information and to learn

about membership, email us at NextGen@familykind.org

NEXTGEN BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Time Commitment 

NextGen Board Members will serve at least a one-year term. There are no term limits and if necessary, the board will re-evaluate their members on an annual basis. NextGen Board meetings will typically be held quarterly in advance of the quarterly Board meetings. In addition, each NextGen Board member is expected to participate in two fundraisers each year. NextGen Board members may also be asked to attend special events.

Typical NextGen Board Member Responsibilities 

Ensure effective planning. The NextGen Board assists in implementing and monitoring

the Board’s strategic plans and goals. 

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Enhance the organization’s public standing. The board should clearly articulate the organization’s

mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garner support from the community. 

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Build a competent NextGen Board. All NextGen board members have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate their own performance. 

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Create fundraising initiatives. The NextGen Board is committed to creating and establishing fundraising

events and support FamilyKind annual Gala and events sponsored by the Board of FamilyKind. 

NextGen Board Member Dues 

Give or get policy will be used to collect the NextGen Board dues. Each board member will agree to either donate (give) the required amount of dues, paid for out of their own personal resources.

Or they agree to raise the equivalent amount from others. 

WHY SERVE?

• Have an immediate and lasting impact

• Gain expertise on complex issues

• Build valuable networks and relationships

• Grow as a leader the only way you can –through experience

• Community recognition channel creative energy

• The need is great, if not you, who?