Associate Board Roles and Responsibilities

Please see the Associate Board Guide for more information.

Urban Initiatives’ Associate Board is a group of 85 young professionals who raise funds and awareness to support our work. Urban Initiatives is dedicated to intentionally fostering a climate of purposeful inclusion in our mission, and Associate Board candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. We recommend individual members make at least a year commitment to joining the Associate Board and take on the following roles and responsibilities:

1. Participate in quarterly meetings on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm typically at Urban Initiatives’ office in the West Loop - 650 West Lake St but will sometimes be located off-site at corporate spaces as well.

September 14, 2023
November 9, 2023
March 7, 2024
May 16, 2024

2. Raise funds and corporate awareness for Urban Initiatives from individuals or corporations. Specifically, participate in our annual crowdsource campaign where you solicit friends and family to support our work in the months of March/April and aim to engage your company with Urban Initiatives’ mission.

3. Attend and promote UI fundraising events

Soccer Ball, January 26, 2024
Community Play Cup, June 1, 2024
Corporate Challenge Cup, July 13, 2024
Bus Campaign, March 16, 2024 through April 25, 2024

4. Volunteer to support our mission

Each member is responsible for attending one CPS volunteer event with the UI kids annually
Ongoing opportunities throughout the year
Associate Board-specific events

5. Raise awareness about Urban Initiatives, the impact of our programming, the importance of sports-based youth development programming; follow Urban Initiatives on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram), “like” our posts, and when possible create posts to promote Urban Initiatives.

6. Network and socialize with other Associate Board Members and other Urban Initiatives stakeholders

attend Happy Hours and other social gatherings to build your Chicago professional network.

Connection Cup, October 14, 2023
Halloween Social, October 28, 2023
Fall Associate Board Pizza Party, November 3, 2023
Spring Associate Board Pizza Party, May 10, 2024

Overall, give or get $1000 to support the organization each fiscal year (August - July)

Giving or getting $1 equals $1, includes ticket sales to events
Volunteering opportunities $100
Attending quarterly meetings, networking events, and happy hours (social participation) -

Our Unity Statement:

We value unity through diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission. Unity in diversity is the way to break down barriers and more equitably distribute opportunities. We partner with diverse stakeholders who support equity and inclusion to interrupt all forms of oppression. Our work is grounded in 3 core beliefs that are critical to the successful delivery of our mission:

We believe diversity makes us stronger and more effective
We believe in the dignity of every person
We believe all can play a role in supporting a thriving city

FY24 Associate Board Application

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Phone

Company/School

Title/Major

Pronouns

Birthdate

Are you fluent in any languages other than English?

YesNo

Please indicate what language(s):

What encouraged you to get involved with the Urban Initiatives Associate Board?

(e.g. How did you hear about UI? Why are you interested in UI’s mission?)

“Ask Me About” - What are 3 of your interests/passions you would like to share with the board to get to know you better? (e.g. college, hometown, sports team, hobby, music interests, fun facts, etc.)

How active are you on social media on a 5-point scale: (1 - being not on social media, 5 - being very active in posting)

Select which platforms you regularly use: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Other:

Other:

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