Nonprofit
Published 9/25/25 2:58PM

TX Chapter (Austin), Board Member

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Austin, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    6 hours per month, ideally a 3-year term. Most board members have been with us 5.5 years!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    28+
    Other Requirements:
    10+ years professional work experience, passion for adoption, previous fundraising success, event planning, community involvement, awareness campaigns, presentations, creating partnerships.

    Description

    TX Chapter (Austin), Board Member

    Board Member

    Company 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, Gift of Adoption has awarded over $23 million to give 6,835 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 all-volunteer chapter boards engage leaders who believe that having a loving, permanent family is a necessity for all children, everywhere. Chapter board members are responsible for raising money and generating awareness. 100% of the funds raised by chapter board members goes directly toward awarding grants to unite children with their forever families in your chapter market.

    We are actively seeking passionate, diverse, and experienced fundraisers to join our Texas 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 6 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.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Austin, TX
    Associated Location
    Austin, TX, USA

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