OUR MISSION

YPCommunities bridges people to communities and resources by providing inclusive experiences that connect, educate and empower.
 

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EQUITY STATEMENT

YPCommunities promotes a culture free from bias, discrimination, oppression, and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and system barriers that result in oppression, racism, and discrimination. 

 

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ABOUT YPCOMMUNITIES

YPCommunities, the largest young professional network in the US, bridges the gap between people, resources, and their respective communities.  We do this by applying a simple philosophy to the way we mobilize and engage with members of the community: be inclusive, be intentional, and be responsive.  

 

YPCommunities is comprised of three divisions, YPOx, ProDev, and YP Impact; each with a data-driven focus on the most relevant needs that connect people, resources and their communities. 

 

What started as a locally held, independently managed event series, has evolved into a 501(c)3 platform responsible for facilitating personal connection, professional growth and social impact while building and connecting communities across the country.  

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BOARD RESPONSIBILITY
The Board will support the work of YPCommunities and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the Executive Director, the Board-Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

 

• Establish policy for the Board and YPCommunities

• Assist in fundraising by introducing sponsors, donors, contacts, and /or corporate members to the organization to ensure adequate funding for the organization

• Approve YPCommunities annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; be informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities

• Oversee the performance Executive Director and provide him/her/them with the resources to meet the needs of those the organization serves

• Create and update the organization’s strategic plan with the Executive Director

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EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD MEMBER

• Serve for a minimum of 2 years

• Attend at least 70% of monthly board meetings

• Join and attend meetings of at least one board committee

• Attend board orientation, and annual board retreat

• Make an annual financial contribution that is significant and meaningful to you 

• Be available for consultation to members of the Board and the Executive Director

• Identify, and/or recruit Board or Board Committee prospects or members

• Attend and/or promote annual fundraising events

• Commit to at least one cultivation activity per year

• Act as a voting member of the Board of Directors

• Represent YPCommunities and its mission in the community