Associate Board Member

Are you looking for a meaningful and impactful experience? Join Gilda’s Club Chicago’s Associate Board and you can use your talent to make an impact on our members’ lives!

Gilda's Club is a place where anyone whose life has been impacted by any type of cancer, as well as their families and friends, can feel they are part of a welcoming community of support to prove that Community is Stronger Than Cancer. Our mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Established in 2003, the Associate Board of Gilda’s Club Chicago consists of professionals making a difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer. Associate Board members are ambassadors for the organizations in efforts of fundraising, volunteering, outreach, and public relations. We need individuals to join us who can commit their talents, time, and relationships to the mission.

Our Associate Board plays a key role in fundraising for Gilda's Club Chicago and raising awareness of our mission and the services we provide.

Each Associate Board member pays annual dues of $150 and raises a minimum of $1,500 through:

• Ticket sales to events
• In-kind contributions such as auction and raffle items
• Corporate donations
• Peer-to-peer fundraising - any event on behalf of Gilda’s Club Chicago through Team Gilda

Each Associate Board member raises awareness of Gilda's Club Chicago through:

• Being an advocate for the Club, personally and professionally
• Proudly telling everyone of your involvement with Gilda’s Club Chicago
• Connecting your network to the Club!