Get on Board, Become a Leader
You Can Make a Difference in a Child's Life
Do you have a passion for helping children in foster care? Do you want to meet like-minded young professionals in NYC? If you want to get involved, take the first step by completing a short application. Please note, the Associate Board has two recruitment cycles during the spring and fall of each calendar year. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for the next recruitment cycle.
The Associate Board is currently accepting new member applications. Please submit an application to be considered for the Spring 2025 cohort. If you have questions in the meantime, email us at associateboard@casa-nyc.org.
Thanks for your interest, we look forward to being in touch!
What to Expect
Board Composition and Terms
Associate Board members make a monetary commitment of $500 to CASA-NYC in order to serve a one-year term. Members demonstrating high engagement and strong performance are invited to serve subsequent terms. The Associate Board meets at least quarterly and usually monthly, with those helping to plan the main Associate Board event -- the Summer Soirée -- meeting on a more frequent basis leading up to the event.
Board Member Responsibilities
- Understand, advance, and promote the mission and programming of CASA-NYC
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in Associate Board and committee meetings; members who miss more than two meetings may lose membership status (contact the Associate Board Chair in advance if personal or professional events impact your ability to keep your commitment)
- Advocate for CASA-NYC in your communities and workplaces; serve as an ambassador for the organization and leverage your networks to share resources and information that advance the organization’s goals
- Make CASA-NYC a top priority for your charitable giving
- Attend and support the annual benefit and other events sponsored by the Associate Board
- Recruit new members who can contribute to the organization through leadership, finances, or with other resources (including corporate sponsorship)
- Make an initial contribution in the amount of $200, and commit to giving $25 monthly for 12 months or donate the equivalent amount via an approved contribution method (company match, etc.)
Have Questions?
Email Us: associateboard@casa-nyc.org