Rochester Women's Network

Board Connections

Board Connections Overview:

Board Connections of Rochester Women's Network is an initiative that supports our members in their efforts to secure positions on Boards of Directors, as well as identify volunteer opportunities/positions for Not-For-Profit organizations. This important program supports our ongoing commitment to provide members with opportunities to advance professionally and personally.

Board Connections provides opportunities for RWN members to contribute more effectively to the Rochester Community by helping to connect RWN members who are seeking board positions to Not-For-Profit organizations that are seeking Board members.

Individuals:

RWN sends an email to members when a request is made by a Not-For-Profit organization for board members, a 'job posting' is also created on the RWN webpage. The posting will provide information about the organization, a description of the available volunteer position, and any other pertinent information. Interested individuals may contact the organization directly.

Not-For-Profit Organizations:

Not-for-profit organizations must fill out a Board Connections form highlighting their current board vacancy requirements. The information provided will be e-mailed to the RWN membership and posted on the RWN website for the membership to view. Interested individuals will contact the Not-for-profit organization directly. Follow-up with these candidates is the responsibility of the organization. Click here for a board vacancy form to be printed and e-mailed to RWN at rwnboardconnect@rwn.org. (If you prefer you may mail the information to RWN, 249 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY 14620). Positions will be posted on the website for 60 days. If the organizations wishes to maintain the posting on the website for an additional 30 days, e-mail jobs rwnboardconnect@rwn.org.

If you are interested in posting volunteer opportunities please complete the Volunteer form, click here, and then follow the instructions above.

For a list of RWN's current postings please click here.

Top 10 Reasons to be a Not-For-Profit Board Member:

"The measure of a community's vitality is the extent to which it commits to quality-of-life services for all its citizens. Working on the Board of a not-for-profit is a deeply satisfying opportunity to help vision and shape what kind of society we will live in." -- Sally Ward, community volunteer, consultant and RWN member

1.	I want to give back to the community.
2.	I have a passion about the service that the organization provides.
3.	I want to use my skills (business or personal) to benefit others.
4.	I want to learn new skills.
5.	I know someone or have a family member who's used the service.
6.	I want to learn about different organizations, the not-for-profit world.
7.	I want to become more involved in community activities.
8.	I want to network and meet new people.
9.	I want to feel like I can make a difference in someone's life.
10.	I want to share my time, talent and treasure!