Job Description

Our Vision

Erasing the achievement gap empowering every student to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help close the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged children by improving educational opportunities for students, supporting families, and encouraging excellence and innovation in the classroom.

For more information about Noggin, please visit our website at nogginfoundation.com

Open Board Seats:

Board Chair

As a partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Director, and other Board members, the Board Chair is the senior volunteer of Noggin Educational Foundation and will provide leadership to the organization as it grows to meet long-term goals. The Board Chair will play a key role in supporting and sustaining the work of Noggin Educational Foundation. He or she is responsible for enthusiastic leadership in undertaking all initiatives and responsibilities given to the Board.

Programming Chair

The Program Committee assesses the effectiveness of NEF programs, monitors educational trends and the unique needs of our demographic, recommends program modifications, and supports program implementation. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in education administration, possess strategic thinking skills, and excel in project management.

Marketing Committee Chair

The Marketing Committee develops and implements strategies to increase brand awareness and image for fundraising and increased volunteer and student participation. Candidates for the marketing board seat must have at least 10 years of experience developing corporate or nonprofit marketing campaigns.

Volunteer Engagement Chair

The Board Chair collaborates closely with the CEO and other committees and leads efforts to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers to support the organization's mission. This role is crucial in ensuring a positive and meaningful experience for volunteers while maximizing their contributions to our success.

Community Partnerships Chair

The Community Partnership Committee identifies and establishes strategic partnerships that support our mission and help meet the organization's goals. This role involves developing strategic collaborations, securing sponsorships and in-kind donations, and expanding the organization’s reach. The ideal candidate will have relevant connections in the Southwest Dallas community (Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Desoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and Red Oak).

Data & Impact Chair

The Data & Impact Chair ensures Noggin Educational Foundation collects, analyzes, and uses accurate program data to measure and communicate our impact. This role makes recommendations on how data is gathered across all programs, supports the development of systems for consistent tracking, and ensures that outcomes are clearly reported to stakeholders. By connecting data to our mission, the Data & Impact Chair helps the organization make informed decisions, demonstrate effectiveness, and continually improve services for the students and families we serve. Ideal candidates must have extensive professional work experience in data gathering, analysis, and systems development.

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This is an extraordinary volunteer opportunity for an individual passionate about Noggin Educational Foundation's mission and with a track record of leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, education, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. The Board supports the foundation's work and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While Noggin's Executive Director leads day-to-day operations, the Board-Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board as needed is both critical and expected.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience with business, education, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector leadership accomplishments.
• A commitment to and understanding of Noggin’s beneficiaries.
• A commitment to the short and long-term growth of the organization.
• A natural affinity for developing and cultivating relationships.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
• Passion for improving the lives of Noggin’s beneficiaries.
• A commitment to serving as an ambassador for the organization and sharing its mission with your sphere of influence and beyond.
• A commitment to ensuring the organization has the financial and human resources it needs to fulfill its mission.
• Approximately 10 hours a month (Board Chair - 20 hours/month). Each Board Member is responsible for leading one committee.

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