Join the Junior Board - Children's Place Association

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining our junior board to make a positive impact, connect with other young professionals, and have a great time. We’re excited to welcome you aboard! Take a moment to watch the video on your right for a glimpse into our programming. Further down, you’ll find information about the junior board’s purpose. Once you’re ready, please fill out the application to begin the process.

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WHY JOIN THE JUNIOR BOARD?

Community Engagement: Connect your company, friends, and family with our mission through involvement in funding and volunteerism.
Direct Impact: Volunteer to support our programs, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
Professional Growth and Mentorship: Enhance your resume, develop leadership skills, and gain guidance from CPA’s Leadership and Board of Directors, paving the way for future key organizational roles.
Event Participation: Be involved in the annual gala and awareness events and enjoy a ticket to the annual spring gala as a membership perk.
Recognition and Networking: Connect with like-minded young professionals dedicated to community betterment.

Junior Board Origins

Since 1998, our Junior Board has empowered young professionals aged 20 to 40 to advance our mission through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy. With around 25 members from diverse professions, they leverage their unique skills and passions to strengthen Children’s Place Association’s programs.

Junior Board Timeline:

Term: July 1 to June 30.
Monthly Zoom meetings: 1st Tuesday, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. (hybrid in-person/virtual options).
General members can join during the year (July – September & January – March), with commitment until the end of the board year (June 30).

Who are Junior Board Members?
The Junior Board is comprised of young professionals, graduate students, and senior college students aged 20 to 40, all united by their passion for supporting under-resourced communities.

How are Junior Board leadership roles determined?
At the beginning of the new fiscal year, CPA will review applicants’ roles of interest and make recommendations to the Junior Board President(s). The Junior Board President(s) will finalize roles.

Junior Board Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities

Junior Board Roles

President(s) – two-year term

Outreach Chairs (s) – two-year term

Event Chairs (s) – one-year term

Communications Chair(s) – one-year term.

General Board Member – one-year term.

*Roles may be continued after the term ends if board agrees.

Leadership Duties & Responsibilities

Monthly Board Meeting: Attend monthly meetings and provide updates on your designated responsibilities.
Time Commitment: Anticipated ~30 minute to 1 hour weekly commitment over the duration of the leadership term, in addition to attending the monthly board meetings and CPA Junior Board events.

General Expectations: Adhere to General Board Responsibilities

Individual Leadership Duties & Responsibilities

President (Two-Year Term)

Provide leadership and guidance to the Junior Board.
Chair Junior Board meetings.
Collaborate with CPA staff on meeting agendas, and review/approve meeting minutes.
Facilitate the onboarding of new Junior members.

Outreach Chair(s) (Two-Year Term)

Help shape member recruitment and retention strategies.
Collaborate with Event Chairs on outreach and fundraising events.
Coordinate volunteer opportunities with CPA staff.
Foster communication among Junior Board members regarding outreach opportunities.

Event Chair(s) (One-Year Term)

Spearhead quarterly Junior Board social, networking, or fundraising events.
Collaborate with Outreach, Communications Chairs, and fellow board members on event planning.

Communication Chair(s) (One-Year Term)

Prepare monthly agendas with input from the President and CPA staff; distribute them before meetings.
Record meeting minutes, obtain approval from the President and CPA staff, and distribute them to the full board and CPA staff.
Collaborate with CPA staff to assist in crafting marketing copy for Board initiatives, including social media and event promotions.

General Board Member Responsibilities

Advocate: Be involved with CPA’s social media platforms through likes, comments, and shares and help build awareness.
Communicate: Respond promptly to CPA and Junior Board messages. Attend at least 75% of monthly meetings during the fiscal year, and let the Junior Board President(s) & CPA staff know in advance when you cannot attend. Please note that as of January 2025, missing more than a total of three monthly meetings may result in a Junior Board
membership termination (at the sole discretion of the CPA / Junior Board President(s)).
Donate:Annual Junior Board dues are satisfiable via (i) a one-time contribution of $75 or (ii) securing a corporate sponsorship of equal or greater value. The former option is also satisfiable via a monthly donation.

Engage: Share our mission within your network. Reach out to your connections to secure sponsorships, raffle prizes, and identify potential new Junior Board members who align with CPA’s mission.
Event Involvement: Attend and promote CPA events within your network. Support the Event Chair(s) on creating, planning, and executive social and fundraising events. Join the Junior Board Welcome Reception in the fall to connect with fellow members, the Board of Directors, and the CPA team.
Support: Offer support to the Junior Board leadership. Assist in quarterly social, networking, or fundraising events.
Volunteer: at least once throughout the year (Adopt A Family sorting day, Gala, Pre-School Graduation, Junior Board initiatives, etc.).

General Board Tracks
While Junior Board members support the efforts of the full board, each member will choose a track that will be their primary focus for the year.