Episode 3 of our STAKEHOLDERS SERIES discusses nonprofit boards which are responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations and ensuring that it is fulfilling its mission. Board members play a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic vision and ensuring that it is successful.
In this episode, we hear from Brandon Monteith, a tech executive who serves on two nonprofit boards. Brandon shares his experiences serving on boards and discusses the benefits of board membership. He also talks about the differences between “roll-up your sleeves” boards and advisory boards, and helps you consider which one you would prefer to work under in your ideal organization.
Brandon speaks to his passions for mentoring, the arts, as well as his community and how serving on boards helps him make an impact in these areas. As a job seeker you may find yourself drawn to multiple causes. This episode will help you consider how board membership, in addition to your primary career, can allow you to serve these missions simultaneously.
Brandon’s experience finding the right board and service opportunity can be applied directly to a nonprofit job search:
Don’t miss this episode! It’s packed with valuable information that can help you make a difference in the world and advance your career.
P.S. If you are a job seeker, we begin the episode with interview tips and remind you that season 1, episode 6 “Selectively apply, Ace your interview” is a deeper dive into interview preparation.
