Rainbow Routes Advisory Board Member Description

Role: Advisory Board Member, Rainbow Routes
Commitment: Volunteer position, with terms and responsibilities subject to change

Position Overview:

The Rainbow Routes Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, oversight, and support to the Executive Director (ED) and the organization. Since Rainbow Routes will launch through a fiscal sponsor, the Advisory Board differs from a traditional Board of Directors, focusing on mission alignment rather than fiduciary responsibilities. The Board may also collaborate with the fiscal sponsor to ensure compliance and sustainable operations.

Qualifications:

• Passion for advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion, advocacy, and community-building

• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Nonprofit management or governance

  • Education, study abroad, or experiential learning

  • Fundraising, grant writing, or philanthropy

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

  • Law, accounting, or financial management

  • Marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or web design

• Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration

• Willingness to contribute time and expertise, including attending regular virtual board meetings (approximately quarterly) and engaging in ongoing discussions, initiatives, and fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Mission Oversight & Strategic Guidance:

• Ensure programs align with the mission and address community needs

• Participate in strategic planning and provide input on strategic direction

• Support & Supervision of the Executive Director:

• Collaborate with the fiscal sponsor on performance reviews, compensation adjustments, or other HR matters when appropriate

• Advocacy & Fundraising:

• Promote Rainbow Routes through personal and professional networks

• Support fundraising efforts to sustain the organization’s mission

• Communication with Fiscal Sponsor (when applicable):

• Maintain open communication with the fiscal sponsor once established

• Participate in meetings and provide input for compliance and reporting

• Effective Governance:

• Attend regular virtual board meetings (approximately quarterly)

• Help establish communication norms and decision-making processes for the board

Responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of Rainbow Routes and its fiscal sponsor.

How to Apply

To express interest in joining the Rainbow Routes Advisory Board, please email our Executive Director, Lizzy Monroe (she/her), at lizzy@rainbowroutes.org. We will follow up with selected candidates to discuss next steps.