BOARD SERVICE
One of the most meaningful ways in which donors can personally impact the fight against poverty is to ply their talents on behalf of Robin Hood grantees. Our board placement program connects individuals who are interested in dedicating their time and skills to the boards of organizations we fund. We work closely with these organizations to assess and prioritize their board needs and develop initiatives to strengthen their performances. To date, we have placed over 500 board members at top poverty-fighting organizations.
TESTIMONIALS
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Ben Appen
Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners
“Over the last six years, serving on Neighborhood Trust’s board of directors has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve been able to assist this group of super-dedicated, caring people in dramatically growing the scope and efficacy of our efforts to improve financial inclusion for poor New Yorkers. I feel like it’s a more meaningful example for my kids when I’m engaged personally and directly like this.” -
Sonia Barnes-Moorhead
Astor Services for Children & Families
“Robin Hood provided instrumental support in launching our junior board. They introduced energetic and engaged candidates who are aligned with our mission and are promoting and supporting our work. The passion, commitment and energy of the junior board has directly increased awareness of, and financial support for our programs.” -
ADAM BRUNK
The New York Foundling
“Robin Hood worked with me to align my skills and experience with the needs of their grantees and helped me find the right fit.” -
Owen Lau
Asian Americans for Equality
“I had searched for the right nonprofit board opportunity on my own for two years before meeting the team at Robin Hood. They supported and directed me through the process and smartly matched me to AAFE.” -
Andree Lockwood
Comprehensive Development, Inc.
“The caliber of board candidates referred by Robin Hood is phenomenal.” -
Greg Morris
Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
“Robin Hood recommended board candidates have been dynamic and engaged, and they are changing, improving, and positively impacting our organization.” -
PUNEET PARDASANI
Center for Family Life
“Robin Hood opened my eyes to the needs of our fellow New Yorkers.” -
Abbey Westbrook
Neighbors Together
“The board placement program through Robin Hood helped me to think through and understand what I was looking for in board service and worked with me to match my skills and experience with the needs of their grantees.” -
Michael Yerdon
Sheltering Arms
“We were thinking through meaningful engagement opportunities for young professionals and Robin Hood provided valuable input on our strategy.”