Advisory Board Member: Fundraising

Overview:

Bee University NYC (Bee-U) is seeking passionate and experienced non-profit development professionals to serve on the Bee-U Advisory Board. As a fundraising Advisory Board member, you will provide guidance, support, and strategic direction to Bee-U’s development team, ensuring the organization achieves its mission and objectives. Bee-U is committed to improving the community through various education and environmental based programs and initiatives. Serving on the board is a rewarding and unique opportunity to contribute to youth and community development in New York City. Based on the North Shore of Staten Island, Bee-U provides a chance to get involved with the education and environmental community in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly advisory board meetings or meetings according to specific roles/tasks, typically virtually but sometimes in-person 
• Offer strategic advice, guidance, and support to the Bee-U development team
• Provide expertise in non-profit development, particularly fundraising
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the organization
• Assist in identifying and cultivating new donors, sponsors, and partners for the organization
• Help oversee and monitor the health of the organization's and actively serve as an ambassador and advocate for Bee-U
• Adhere to Bee-U bylaws and code of conduct
• Commitment to a one-year term for the first term. Following terms are two-year terms. 
• Give-Get of $1,250 due at the end of each fiscal year.

Qualifications:

• Record of successfully leading multiple fundraising campaigns 
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to commit time and resources to attend board meetings and other activities as needed
• Experience serving on advisory boards or similar leadership positions
• Passion for the Bee-U’s mission and dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and in the lives of youth and community members.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, lives of youth, and the environment 
• Chance to work alongside other passionate and committed individuals
• Opportunity to network with professionals across New York City and surrounding regions.
• Opportunity to use your expertise to advance the Bee- U's mission and objectives 

Interviews for key roles on the Bee-U Advisory Board will start in June of 2024 and continue on a rolling basis. Our  Bee-U Advisory Board meeting will be held in Fall 2024. If you are interested in serving as an advisory board member for our non-profit organization, please fill out an application on our website: Advisory Board Application — Bee University NYC

This is a volunteer position. Roles and responsibilities may slightly change over the next few months depending on the needs of the organization. However, these changes will be solidified before you accept the role as an Advisory Board Member. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Development, Tavion Williams at Tavion@beeuniversitynyc.org