The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc)’s mission is to elevate, energize, and educate the Washington DC Metro nonprofit community by sharing resources, building skills, and fostering connections. Our Board of Directors leads our community of 30+ volunteers in all aspects of the organization’s programming, communications, membership services, and strategic visioning and implementation.
This is an opportunity to be part of a community of passionate individuals looking to make a difference for peers in the nonprofit space. We are especially eager to bring in new Directors seeking to contribute time and energy (3-5 hours / week) to our commitment to equity, volunteer coordination, and organizational/Board development. Directors will have an opportunity to lead a volunteer committee, play an integral role in strategic planning, and serve a local audience of 2,500+ plugged into the YNPNdc network. Board Members are expected to commit to at least a two-year term.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to those who apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept. 1. Candidates selected to interview will be contacted by a Board Member.
We are looking for candidates to fill the following positions — click each position title below to learn more about the role.
Board Co-Chair
In this volunteer role, the Board Co-Chair(s) oversees and leads YNPNdc, including the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction for the organization, stewarding the organization’s resources, staying informed of all YNPNdc activities, and being responsible to the overall needs of the Board and Leadership Team.
Director of Recruitment and Retention
Our organization is run entirely by passionate volunteers and Board Members who dedicate their time and expertise to our mission. The Director of Recruitment and Retention is responsible for overseeing YNPNdc’s volunteer management strategy. This position will lead in the vision, development, and execution of recruitment and retention initiatives that align with YNPNdc’s mission and vision. The Director also serves as Chair of the Volunteer Engagement Committee, leading a team of talented volunteers to execute YNPNdc’s recruitment and retention strategy.
Director of Mentorship
In this volunteer role, the Director of Mentorship will be responsible for the operational success of YNPNdc’s Mentoring Program through volunteer team management, program delivery, quality control, and evaluation. The Director of Mentorship will be the main external face of the Mentoring Program to the community. The Director of Mentorship oversees YNPNdc’s overall strategy for providing mentorship opportunities and leads a talented team of volunteers on the Programs Committee.