Despite the myth, a nonprofit board is open to just about anybody, not just those with lots of money in their pockets. Here are some reasons you shouldn't turn down this chance.

1. Why You
Should Join a
Board
By Don Chamberlin
Nonprofit
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2. Aren’t they
just for rich
people?
NOT AT ALL!

3. Nonprofit boards are
available for anybody
whose interested and has
something to offer!
Here are some reasons YOU
should join:

4. Learning
patience
Wading through the various ideas
and arguments spoken during a
board meeting and gleaming
something out of them will teach
you profound patience

5. Asking for
money
If trick or treaters
can ask for
UNICEF pennies,
then you can ask
for money too!

6. Enriching your
resume
Being on a
nonprofit
board just
looks good!

7. Meeting
interesting !
people
You’ll meet people
from diverse
backgrounds and
experiences that you
otherwise wouldn’t

8. Playing nicely
Navigating a
board and
making the most
out of it involves
diplomacy and
teamwork

9. Better
understanding
assets
You’ll learn to better
understand financial
statements and ask
related questions that
make sense

10. Running effective
meetings
You’ll learn a different set of skills
managing a group of people who
don’t work for you than you will
heading a staff meeting

11. Stimulating
your mind
You’ll be able
to bring your
full self to the
table, instead
of just parts

12. Better
appreciating
the
organization
The closer you are to the
work of a nonprofit, the more
passionate you’ll become
about it