Community Advisory Board
Students United is governed by a Board of Directors, a student-led body that sets the tone for our state, federal, and system agendas. Because we are student-led, the Board of Directors saw a need for continued engagement and growth outside of our advocacy work.
The Community Advisory Board expands the capacity of our board by taking on work such as our scholarship program and fundraising, and provides community members and alumni an opportunity to support our continued development as a team, and as a student-led Board of Directors.
Whereas a board of directors focuses on governance, an advisory board contributes—you guessed it—advice and insight.
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An advisory board has no governing power or fiduciary responsibility. They simply offer opinions. That thought leadership, however, can have a powerful impact on a nonprofit’s perception. Often, advisory boards focus on specific areas of nonprofit needs or ambassadorship. Advisory members shape outreach strategy by:
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Representing an audience that the nonprofit seeks stronger connection to.
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Making that connection happen through networking and planning events.
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Reporting directly to leadership, not the board of directors.
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Promoting their nonprofit in the community.
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Offering recommendations to leadership in specific subject matters
When properly utilized, a board of directors and advisory board can significantly enhance a nonprofit’s visibility, even if the boards have little to no contact with one another. Often, advisory board members become…the most ardent volunteers and donors of a nonprofit.
Community Advisory Board Members
Abdularahmane Abdul-Aziz
Andrew Trenne
Lexi
Byler
Will
Hagen
Rick
Osborne