The advantages of being on a board are learning and prestige, leadership development and networking opportunities. Cammy and Ali also noted that it’s a way to get C-level skills in areas like governance, financials, marketing and public relations/communications while helping to shape the strategy and make decisions that impact a business.

You may find opportunities by looking into nonprofit groups in your area. Our panelists recommend identifying those that you admire and reaching out to see whether they have a board seat available, or an open volunteer position. They recommend attending www.boardroompros.com/e-learning-for-board-members/ a board match event that acts as a career fair boards.

You’ll be expected to attend meetings and offer strategic advice whenever necessary. You’ll also be accountable for fundraising. Our panelists suggested that you choose the board that you feel comfortable contributing at a rate that is comfortable to you.

The panelists in our panel stressed the importance of keeping track with paperwork and other duties. This is particularly true as boards become more hybrid and geographically diverse. They recommend looking for ways to streamline these processes, and staying in contact with other board members through email and via verbal communication.

Lastly, the panelists discussed how becoming a board member could be a great source of satisfaction for one’s life. They recommend identifying an issue you are passionate about and becoming an advocate for it to find meaning in your job.