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 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 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026).
Please review Board Member Expectations and Time Commitments.
The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is responsible for chairing YNPNdc’s DEI Committee. The Director conducts assessments of YNPNdc operations and DEI efforts and leads the implementation of the resulting action plan. The full Board of Directors is expected to share responsibility in implementation and viewing all of YNPNdc’s policies and practices through a lens of advancing social justice.
Primary Responsibilities
- Chairs YNPNdc’s DEI Committee, which includes scheduling monthly committee meetings, developing agendas, and facilitating meetings
- Leads creation of YNPNdc’s DEI strategy and implementation (based on assessment results) with support from DEI Committee members
- Ensures that YNPNdc is upholding the current diversity statement and that the statement is aligned with YNPNdc’s overall mission and vision
- Leads the planning and coordination of DEI-centered learning events and activities, in collaboration with other Board members when appropriate
- Delegates DEI activities/tasks to DEI Committee members to further their engagement and interest in this space
- Stays current on emerging issues and trends in DEI work
Preferred Qualifications
As a young professional organization, YNPNdc is committed to providing opportunities for young and/or aspiring nonprofit professionals to develop the skills needed to advance their nonprofit careers. As such, the qualifications below are not required to apply for the position, but applicants should have interest in gaining experience and/or further advancing their knowledge in these areas:
- Understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience with promoting greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organizational or community setting
- Experience leading and managing a team, and working collaboratively across multiple teams
- Experience with setting a vision and leading development of a supporting strategic action plan
- Interest in building meaningful relationships with Board members, volunteers, and community members
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to listen deeply and create space for open conversation and learning
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on May 1. Candidates selected to interview will be contacted by a Board Member.