Associate Board

Our Mission

To bring together leaders who are passionate about positively contributing to High Jump’s mission to expand access to education in Chicago by committing to three core pillars:

Strategic Fundraising Support
Community Engagement & Ambassadorship
Professional Development & Relationship Building

Commitment

General Associate Board Requirements

Commit to serving on High Jump's associate board for 2 years.
Volunteer 2 times each year and attend at least 1 fundraising event.
Dedicate 5-10 hours per month to attend quarterly meetings and serve on at least 1 committee.

Strategic Fundraising

Support High Jump’s fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of the 2 annual AB fundraising events.
Donate a minimum of $250 and fundraise at least $500 per fiscal year.

Community Engagement & Ambassadorship

Champion High Jump’s values by supporting key campaigns and initiatives.
Build awareness and spark interest about High Jump within your personal and professional networks.

Professional Development & Relationship Building

Capitalize on opportunities for professional skillset improvement including networking events, Board mentorship, leadership roles, and exclusive volunteer moments.

How to Join

Are you interested in joining or learning more about High Jump’s Associate Board?

Membership is open to individuals who demonstrate an interest in High Jump’s mission and will actively participate in Associate Board activities and adhere to the commitments. Applications to join the Associate Board are accepted twice per year, with application cycles in the Spring (March-May) and Fall (Sept-Nov).

Prospective members (21+) should complete and submit an application and send an email to our Assistant Director of Advancement, Gabi Kizer, with a statement of interest. We’ll set up a brief introductory meeting to gauge if we’re the right fit for each other.

We’re looking forward to meeting you and making a positive impact, together!

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Upcoming Associate Board Events

Coming Soon!

Previous Associate Board Events

Bingo Night

This year, High Jump’s Associate Board hosted a Bingo Night at Happy Camper, helping to give students at High Jump a chance to succeed, with resources and support they wouldn’t otherwise have. Guests enjoyed gaining inspiring knowledge about High Jump, fun games, prizes, drinks and more!

Interested in planning future fundraisers?

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