Help Steward a 150-Year Legacy — Join MC917's Foundation's Board of Directors - A Volunteer Position

Governance & Strategy — Attend board meetings and review and vote on organizational strategy, budget, and major funding decisions.

Fundraising — Cultivate donor and funder relationships, identify prospects, and help the board meet its collective fundraising goals.

Committee Participation — Serve actively on at least one standing committee aligned with your skills or interests (e.g., Programs, Finance, Marketing, Technology).

Fiduciary Oversight — Review financial statements and help ensure MC917 meets its nonprofit compliance and reporting obligations.

Community Ambassadorship — Represent MC917 at community events and help build visibility, partnerships, and credibility for the organization.

Program Support — Stay engaged with at least one MC917 initiative directly, such as student persistence programming, community small grants, or our annual fundraising events.

This is a volunteer position; benefits are non-monetary and include:

Meaningful, direct impact on Delaware State University student persistence and graduation outcomes

Governance and nonprofit board leadership experience

Networking with community, philanthropic, and academic leaders across Delaware

Visibility and standing within one of the oldest Black social organizations in the United States (est. 1876)

Access to professional development opportunities in fundraising, grant strategy, and nonprofit management

A letter of reference/recommendation upon successful completion of a term, available on request

English — Required (Fluent/Professional Proficiency). Board materials, meetings, and communications are conducted in English.

Spanish — Preferred, not required. Given MC917's community-facing work in Wilmington and Dover, Spanish proficiency would be a meaningful asset for donor outreach and community engagement, but shouldn't be a barrier to otherwise qualified candidates.

This mirrors how you've valued bilingual candidates in the EPC search (Flores, Polit) without making it a hard requirement — reasonable to carry that same posture here since board members aren't doing direct student-facing work. Let me know if you'd rather make English the only listed requirement, or add another language given your board's makeup.