Young Leaders Driving Impact
The Associate Board is more than a volunteer engagement – it’s a way for young professionals to support the Carole Robertson Center for Learning’s mission. Members will drive advocacy and awareness efforts to increase the Center’s impact across Chicago, forming new partnerships and infusing their energy into our ongoing work.
In the founding stages, initial members will play a defining role in building the infrastructure and bylaws, turning a long-held vision into reality.
YOUR IMPACT
- Engage in advocacy and awareness
- Support with fundraising and donor engagement
- Lead partnership events and volunteering opportunities
- Lend strategic expertise and professional support to the Center
why join?
- Develop your network amongst like- minded peers
- Make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children, youth, and families
- Take part in mission-driven experiences
- Learn about nonprofit operations
MEMBERSHIP
20 Total Members
- 10 members will begin in Spring 2026
- Composed of early-career professionals from the corporate community in Chicagoland who are new to board leadership
Chairperson Role
- Liaison to the governing Board of Directors
- Will attend Board meetings to share updates, capture information, and coordinate for relationship building between the groups
responsibilities
Your Role
- Increase the Center’s visibility, brand, and public support
Support
- Advocacy and awareness
- Fundraising/donor engagement
- Event planning
- Volunteering strategic support
Commitment
- 2-year term
- $500 annual give-get minimum for each member
- Attendance at 6 meetings a year
- Participation in advocacy and/or fundraising events
Questions?
For more information on Associate Board responsibilities and membership, contact Amanda Koym, Donor Relations Coordinator.
