YOUTH RISE FOUNDATION Board of Directors Boston, MA · Remote · Part time Company website

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Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Oversight: Uphold the organization's mission, bylaws, policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term organizational goals, growth strategies, and sustainability.
• Financial Stewardship: Review budgets, financial reports, internal controls, and organizational risks.
• Executive Accountability: Participate in CEO oversight, performance evaluations, and leadership succession planning.
• Fundraising & Partnerships: Support donor engagement, grant opportunities, strategic partnerships, and resource development.
• Program Impact: Evaluate organizational outcomes and promote responsible, mission-aligned programming.
• Board Participation: Attend scheduled meetings, serve on committees, and contribute to board decisions.
• Ethics & Compliance: Disclose conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and uphold high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit governance, executive leadership, finance, law, human resources, education, healthcare, technology, fundraising, public affairs, or community development.
• Strong professional judgment, communication, and collaborative decision-making skills.
• Commitment to youth development, educational access, mentorship, and community empowerment.
• Ability to contribute approximately 3–10 hours monthly.
• Willingness to uphold fiduciary duties and act in the best interests of the foundation.

Prior board experience is welcome but not required for every position. Candidates with relevant expertise, integrity, and a strong commitment to the mission are encouraged to apply.

Available Board Positions

• Vice Chairperson
• Board Secretary
• Board Treasurer
• Director of Governance & Legal Affairs
• Director of Finance & Investment
• Director of Development & Philanthropy
• Director of Youth & Community Impact
• Director of Education & Workforce Development
• Director of Risk, Compliance & Audit

Compensation & Benefits

These are volunteer governance positions and are currently unpaid. Board members will have the opportunity to contribute to the foundation's strategic development, strengthen its governance framework, expand professional relationships, and help advance meaningful opportunities for young people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Youth RISE Foundation welcomes qualified candidates from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. Selection will be based on relevant experience, integrity, demonstrated commitment to the mission, and the organization's governance needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a résumé or professional biography and a brief statement describing their interest in serving on the founding board, relevant qualifications, and the contributions they hope to make.

Help build the governance, accountability, and vision that will shape the future of Youth RISE Foundation.