Connect with your community. Build your leadership. Help make homelessness history.
The All Chicago Associate Board brings together emerging leaders and young professionals who are passionate about creating a Chicago where everyone has a home.
As an Associate Board member, you’ll build meaningful connections, develop leadership skills, support fundraising and community engagement, and help advance All Chicago’s mission to unite our community and resources to provide solutions that ensure and sustain the stability of home.
Whether you’re just exploring opportunities or ready to get involved, we’re excited to connect with you!
Your Path to Joining the Associate Board
1. Express Your Interest
Complete our Associate Board Interest Form to share your interests, skills, and reasons for wanting to get involved. Our team will follow up with information about upcoming events, orientation opportunities, and ways to learn more about the board.
2. Attend an Orientation or Upcoming Event
Join us for an Associate Board orientation or an upcoming event to learn more about All Chicago, connect with current members, and discover how you can contribute.
You’ll learn about:
- All Chicago’s mission, programs, and impact.
- The Associate Board’s goals, structure, and committees.
- Opportunities to contribute your skills, ideas, and networks.
- Member expectations and ways to get involved throughout the year.
Not sure if you’re ready to join? That’s okay! Attending an event is a great way to get to know us and ask questions.
3. Confirm Your Membership and Get Involved
Ready to join? We’ll guide you through the membership process, including completing your commitment form, learning about board expectations, and connecting with a committee.
As a member, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Collaborate with fellow emerging leaders.
- Support fundraising and community engagement initiatives.
- Participate in committee projects and board activities.
- Develop your leadership and professional skills.
- Help advance solutions to homelessness across Chicago.
What Does Membership Involve?
Associate Board membership is an opportunity to contribute your time, talents, and resources toward a shared mission.
Members are asked to:
- Participate in at least 75% of Associate Board meetings and events.
- Make a personal financial contribution or help raise $500 annually through the give/get commitment.
- Participate in a committee and contribute to its goals.
- Support Associate Board fundraising, recruitment, and community engagement efforts.
- Serve as an ambassador for All Chicago and its mission.
We recognize that members bring different experiences and resources to this work. Lived-experience members are exempt from the financial give/get requirement.
Find Your Place on the Board
Associate Board members collaborate through committees that help turn ideas into action.
Recruitment & Retention
Help welcome new members, strengthen engagement, and build a connected and inclusive board community.
Governance & Operations
Help strengthen board processes, support leadership development, and keep the Associate Board organized and effective.
Events & Fundraising
Help plan engaging events, build community partnerships, and raise critical funds to support All Chicago’s work.
Committee assignments and projects may evolve as the board’s needs and priorities change.
Have Questions?
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in joining, want to learn more about a committee, or have questions about membership expectations, please reach out to the All Chicago Associate Board Team.
