Nyah Project
Travel Awakens Leaders

Expectations

Expectations

Starting in Q2 of 2022, we will begin to expand + restructure the Nyah Project Board of Directors + Advisory Body as part of the organization’s growth strategy, as well as to find a better way to engage those who want to support our efforts.

We expect all advisors to act in the best interest of the organization.

ROLES

There are six (6) advisory roles:

Board member

The Board of Directors’ roles + responsibilities include:

  • Legal + Fiduciary Oversight

  • Fundraising: $5,000 minimum give or get

  • Developing strategy to advance the mission of the organization

  • Help to recruit + onboard new board members and other advisors

ambassador

Ambassadors represent Nyah Project out in the community and have two focus areas:

  1. Fundraising - Support our organizational growth strategy via connections to potential funders, identifying potential funding opportunities, and/or securing additional funds for the organization itself. Our goal is to raise $1.5 million or around 3 years of growth capital for operations to allow focus on product development and strategic scaling.

  2. Partnerships - Help to connect and build relationships with strategic individuals + organizations to increase impact. While we are still currently focusing on South Florida, our goal is to expand to 30 cities by 2030.

TIME COMMITMENT: Based on your availability

coach

Coaches support Fellows with short-term skills building based on your area(s) of expertise:

  • College + scholarship application process coaching

  • Life skills coaching

TIME COMMITMENT: 3-5 hours per month

mentor

Mentors guide Fellows (at least for the duration of their fellowship year) with either/both of the following:

  • Professional + career development

  • Personal development

TIME COMMITMENT: At least one touch point (phone call, Zoom or in person meeting, etc.) per month

FACILITATOR

Facilitators lead workshops or masterclasses for:

  • LEAD Workshop + Summit (spring)

  • Global Youth Leadership Fellowship - Travel Component (summer)

  • Access Online (fall/winter)

TIME COMMITMENT:

  • LEAD and/or Access: 1-2 sessions per year. Sessions are typically 45 minutes to 90 minutes long, and can be done in person or virtually, depending on the activity.

  • Global Youth Leadership Fellowship: Facilitators must be available to travel internationally for 2 weeks in the summer (usually in July), as well as attend any pre- and post- travel meetings/trainings.

The Alumni Advisory Council is comprised of a select group of alumni Fellows from each cohort year to help:

  • Engage their respective cohorts,

  • Advise on strategic initiatives, and

  • Develop alumni engagement opportunities

TIME COMMITMENT: One touch point per month (council meeting, alumni engagement activity, etc.)

alumni advisory council