Board Member Application

Become a Member of the CSDF Board

The Foundation

The Foundation strives to maintain a board rich with diverse experiences and leadership skills to move forward the ideas and programs of educators and students in our district. The Cheltenham School District Foundation (CSDF) is looking for talented volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our grant and scholarship programs. CSDF strives to maintain a board rich in diversity (culture, gender, location, profession) and leadership skills to move forward the ideas and programs for educators in our district. The CSDF board continues to seek individuals and business dedicated to the academic programs and mission of the Foundation.

Needs of the Board

Board Skill Set Needs

The CSDF board members are a group from all walks of our district including parents, teachers, administrators, retirees, and business professionals of varied industries. We would like to encourage active community members who are dedicated to the Cheltenham School District to apply, yet we are looking specifically for those who can contribute the skills of: non-profit law, fundraising, project management, public and media relations, communications, finance, accounting, grant writing, EITC knowledge, corporate philanthropy, donor engagement, and/or event planning.

A successful board member should be able to offer a minimum 2-year commitment to serve on the committees and work on fundraising for the Foundation's programs, a monthly meeting (2-3 hours), an annual one- or two-day retreat (5-6 hours) for strategic planning, and play an active role in CSDF events.

Skills we're looking for:
Fundraising
Non-profit Law
Real estate expertise
Event Planning
Community Engagement
Education/Scholarship
Grant Writing
Finance/Accounting
Networking/Technology
EITC experience

Board Member Application for 2019
Application process is closed for 2019, *with the exception of the following professional skill sets: non-profit law, accounting, and fundraising.

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Please indicate Foundation Board members you are acquainted with: *

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What skill sets do you feel would be your strongest addition to the Foundation Board? (include previous employment, significant hobbies, etc.) *

Please list any major corporate, philanthropic, or donor relationships; professional association involvement; political positions held. *

The rewarding experience of being a member of the Foundation requires a time commitment. Do you foresee any issues? *

Do you have specific areas of interest you would like to focus on as a Board member? *

Do you currently serve or have you ever served as leadership for other non-profit(s)?

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Thank you for your interest in the Foundation.
Please be sure to submit a resume for consideration.
Any questions please email Foundation@cheltenham.org.

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