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Your skills and relationships can help a cause grow.

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An associate board brings people
together to support a nonprofit.

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This continuing group of
volunteers supports the mission

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through fundraising, outreach and focused projects.

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Members might introduce
supporters, improve communications,

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or lead a project the nonprofit has asked for.

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The word board can be confusing.

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The governing board sets
direction and provides oversight.

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Staff lead day-to-day operations.

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An associate board supports
that work within an agreed role.

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Its title does not give it the
governing board's authority.

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A strong associate board starts with a
purpose the nonprofit actually needs.

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Put responsibilities, decision limits, term

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and expected commitment in writing, including
any giving or fundraising expectations.

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People should understand the role before saying yes.

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Here is an illustrative structure.

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A member chair coordinates the group.

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A staff liaison connects projects to real priorities.

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A governing-board sponsor
keeps that relationship clear.

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Small project teams own defined pieces of work.

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Imagine a community introductions project.

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Staff and members agree whom
the nonprofit hopes to reach

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and what a useful introduction looks like.

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A member takes responsibility,
sets a date and checks in.

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Staff provide context and guide the relationship.

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The group learns what happened and what to improve.

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Members need a proper welcome:
the mission, the people served,

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the boundaries and the support available.

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Good leadership listens to the community
and makes room for different experiences.

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Staff capacity matters, too.

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Support and follow-through are shared responsibilities.

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For members, the value can be meaningful service,

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relationships and practice leading real work.

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For the nonprofit, useful skills,
advocates and wider connections.

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Governing leaders can hear new perspectives
and learn from another group close to the mission.

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Any future governing-board appointment
follows the nonprofit's own process.

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Success is more than a busy calendar.

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Look for useful work delivered,
relationships cared for,

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members following through and staff
effort the organization can sustain.

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CariClub connects nonprofits with
professionals who prepare for service

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through Leaderboard.

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The nonprofit defines the role and chooses who joins.

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Before joining or building an associate board,

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ask for its role description, commitment and support.

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Start with the purpose.