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VISIONWith sustainable resources and connections, Breakthrough New York students can access the educational and career pathway of their choosing.
CHARGETogether, the Board will:
- Champion and amplify awareness about Breakthrough New York among emerging leaders
- Expand Breakthrough New York’s corporate and civic partnerships to increase opportunities for Breakthrough New York students
- Actively support the Board’s collective effort to raise $40,000+ annually through an annual fundraising
- Up to 15 members serving a two-year term
- Leadership (one-year term, with opportunity to renew, up to three years, maximum):
- Chair: Manages board’s alignment with organizational values and goals, and organizes board’s progress towards collective and individual goals.
- Vice Chair: Supports management of board members, including onboarding, tracking progress towards individual goals, and supporting administrative tasks.
- Committee Chairs: Leads committee efforts to reach stated goals.
- Committees:
- Events: work with BTNY staff to organize an annual fundraising event
- Network Connections: help Board members activate networks for benefit of Breakthrough students
- Membership & Recruitment: identify and nominate potential Board candidates
Member’s Roles and ResponsibilitiesEach individual member commits to:
- Attend quarterly meetings and serve on at least one committee
- Donate or raise at least $3,500/year from personal and professional networks
- Volunteer for at least one volunteer opportunity per year
- Promote Breakthrough New York and partnership opportunities to personal and professional networks
CompetenciesEach Associates Board member demonstrates:
- A deep belief in educational equity and excellence and Breakthrough New York’s mission of empowering students from low-income communities to achieve college educations and meaningful careers
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in centering student agency and diversifying the future workforce
- Knowledge of corporate social responsibility within their industry and the capacity to navigate and advocate for opportunities accordingly
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills, and the capacity to influence others to support Breakthrough New York
Additionally, Breakthrough New York seeks to build a diverse board that reflects our community and the city at large; we welcome candidates who:
- Share our students’ backgrounds: identify as BIPOC, grew up in a low-income household, and/or are first-generation college graduates
- Bring industry diversification, particularly with experience in the arts & design, healthcare, or tech sectors
Given these responsibilities and the charge of the organization, we prefer (yet don’t require) candidates with:
- A Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of work experience
- Demonstrated leadership and influence within industry and community
