ELIG Advisory Board Member Application

We invite you to join United Way’s Emerging Leaders in Giving, Advisory Board, a group of caring and committed young professionals on a mission to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism among their peers. ELIG members are typically under 40 years old and engage in a wide variety of volunteer projects, networking conversations and social events. Join to make a lasting difference for individuals, families and neighborhoods in need. 

 

ELIG BOARD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

AS A ELIG BOARD MEMBER, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • Opportunities to engage with key community, civic and business leaders
  • Unique opportunities to engage directly in United Way's work through volunteerism
  • Professional and personal growth through leadership development opportunities
  • Invitations to social events where you can expand your network and meet like minded individuals
  • Inclusion in our social media network and LinkedIn community
  • United Way issue-awareness, networking and celebration events in the area

BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES WITH YOUR INVESTMENT OF TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE TO ENSURE:

  • Young children have access to quality early learning programs.
  • Underperforming middle school students enter high school on track to graduate
  • People are connected with preventative health services.
  • Households are economically stable through employment training, financial literacy education and tax filing assistance.
  • The needs of approximately 1 million people are answered each year through food, shelter and safety from violence.
  • Entire neighborhoods have the support they need to thrive.

INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP? JOIN THE elig ADVISORY BOARD

Get more involved and help make a difference. Board members take their involvement to the next level by planning opportunities and events for ELIG. Committees include:

  • Community Outreach
  • Member Development
  • Special Events
  • Communications