CA Chapter (Oakland), Board Member

Board Member

Company Description

Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs.

Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, and as of July 2024, Gift of Adoption has awarded $18.5 million to give 5,777 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.

Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board!

Our Values : Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy

Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if :

ØYou are passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission.

ØYou have the time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with your board colleagues to raise funds in a collaborative team environment.

ØYou can leverage connections, networks, and resources in achieving your chapter’s goals.

We are especially interested in talking with you if :

ØYou have been a part of nonprofit boards or fundraising committees.

ØYou have experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts.

ØYou will work diligently to meet your personal give / get goal.

ØYou are willing to bring your unique background, talent, and passion to the table.

Next Steps

Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information.