Executive Chairs (2) provide vision and direction for the board and the organization overall, coordinate and support the work of other board directors, oversee the development of YNPN Chicago as a sustainable organization and serve as a primary liaison and ambassador to the greater nonprofit and Chicago communities.Programming Chairs (2) design, organize, and facilitate professional development and social events in order to recruit new members as well as help YNPN Chicago members develop skills, learn about issues relevant to their work, network, grow personally and advance professionally.
Communications Chairs (2) spread the word about YNPN Chicago to new audiences, respond to inquiries about the organization, publish the monthly e-newsletter, create promotional materials, member messages and press releases to present YNPN Chicago to relevant audiences.
Technology Chairs (2) maintain the organization’s website, including the job board, discussion center, file library and moderate the member discussion listserv and member activity.
Finance Chair (1) works with Executive Co-Chairs to create an annual budget for the organization and individual board areas, manages bank accounts and online financial transactions for all YNPN Chicago activities and submits quarterly financial reports to the board.
National YNPN Representative (1) is the liaison between YNPN Chicago and YNPN National by serving on both the National and local boards while also assisting with joint projects, such as the National Conference.
Secretary (1) maintains YNPN historical and appropriate filing documents, helps manage meeting agendas, produces meeting minutes and helps tracks board attendance and performance.
At-Large Board Directors (6-8) support the work of the board overall, taking on varying tasks and projects throughout the year, based on the interest, skills, and experience of each director and the needs of the organization.