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Published 4 months ago

Board of Directors, The Bronx Community Foundation

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in New York, US
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Two Year Term
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Philanthropy

    Description

    About The Job

    Volunteer Board of Directors Opportunity (Unpaid Governance Role)

    The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) is the first and only community foundation solely dedicated to the Bronx. Our mission is to invest in community power to eradicate inequity and build sustainable futures for all Bronxites. To date, BxCF has invested over $15 million into the Bronx and works as a borough-wide convener, aligning over nonprofits, community leaders, and public and private sector partners to drive systems-level impact.

    BxCF is seeking senior-level executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and civic leaders who bring significant professional expertise, influence, and networks and are prepared to actively support the Foundation's growth and long-term sustainability.

    As the Foundation enters its next phase, we are expanding our Board and looking for leaders across industries including finance, technology, law, real estate, healthcare, and corporate sectors who are committed to advancing equity and opportunity.

    Responsibilities

    • Serve a two-year term (renewable)
    • Attend a minimum of four Board meetings annually
    • Provide governance, fiduciary, and strategic oversight
    • Invest a give/get commitment of $25,000 annually
    • Act as an ambassador for the Foundation
    • Support the Foundation's fundraising efforts through personal philanthropy, relationship-building, introductions, and strategic resource development
    • Engage in events, convenings, and stakeholder outreach

    Who Should Apply

    We are seeking visionary leaders who:

    • Hold senior leadership positions or have demonstrated significant professional achievement in their field
    • Bring strong networks across business, philanthropy, government, or community sectors
    • Have experience supporting fundraising, business development, partnership building, or organizational growth
    • Are prepared to engage actively as ambassadors, advocates, and philanthropic partners of the Foundation

    This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact Board working at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and community leadership. Board service is best suited for individuals who are positioned to contribute their expertise, influence, networks, and resources in support of BxCF's mission and growth.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in New York, US
    Associated Location
    557 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451, USA
    Suite 3

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors of The Bronx Community Foundation, we encourage you to complete the application through Idealist.

    Alternatively, you may reach out directly to our Director of Development and Communications, Mariel Mejia, at mmejia@thebronx.org.

    We look forward to learning more about your interest and exploring potential alignment.

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