Committee Member
African Professionals Network (APNET)

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Committee Member

Our board	The African Professionals Network (APNET) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2010 to promote and facilitate charitable and educational initiatives among members of the African diaspora and their allies.Mission: APNET provides an environment for African professionals and allies to network, foster partnerships; provide resources for business and professional development; and engage with the community at large.Vision: To be the premier organization for the African diaspora experience.As an Advisory Board member, you will assist the APNET Cincinnati chapter to achieve their goals, objectives, and mission, in addition to expanding and growing the level of support and influence within the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities. Board term is a two-year renewable appointment.

Position	There are several committees to select from: Board Governance: Works with the board to fulfill the organization mission. Finance: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization Strategy Partnership: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach. Organization Operations: coordinate with the board to oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate

Desired skills *required

When	quarterly at Union Hall Cincinnati

Commitment	1 to 3 hours/month

Donation	We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions.

Requirements	Attend meetings with the Chapter’s Board of Directors. Identify potential donors and sponsors by reaching out to personal and professional contacts. Actively serve on one board committee. Connect APNET to resources requests including volunteers or donors, access to facilities, fundraising, and champion member participation Support other duties and responsibilities that the Advisory Board members might deem fit – and agree on – to take upon themselves in furtherance of APNET’s goals and mission.

Our mission	APNET provides an environment for African professionals and allies to network, foster partnerships; provide resources for business and professional development; and engage with the community at large.

Causes	Education, Life Skills, Poverty, Social Justice & Equality