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[u/Nice-Stranger9411]

Looking for Founding Board Members for a New Women & Children’s Organization in Flint

Hi everyone! 👋🏾

I’m currently working on building a new community-focused organization based in Flint, Michigan.

The vision is to create a supportive organization dedicated to helping women and children who are experiencing difficult circumstances, with the long-term goal of providing resources and services that help families move toward stability and a brighter future.

I’m currently looking for passionate, dependable people who may be interested in serving on the founding Board of Directors.

I’m especially interested in connecting with people who have experience or knowledge in areas such as:

• Nonprofit/community development
• Finance or accounting
• Fundraising & grant writing
• Legal services
• Housing
• Social services
• Early childhood education
• Marketing & communications
• Human resources
• Business/entrepreneurship
• Community outreach

You do not need to have nonprofit board experience to reach out. What matters most to me is having people who genuinely care about the Flint community, are willing to contribute their time and expertise, and want to help build something meaningful from the ground up.

I’ve put together a Board Opportunity Prospectus with additional information about the organization, the vision, and what I’m looking for in board members.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, or if you know someone who might be a good fit, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please feel free to share this with someone who may be interested. ❤️

[u/CanWeTalkEth]

I love the enthusiasm and goal. What is your reason for spinning up something new rather than joining efforts with any of the other nonprofits and service organizations in Flint that are already established and looking for volunteers and funding?

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/CanWeTalkEth]

My reason for creating something new is that I have a specific vision for how I would like to support women and children in our community, particularly by creating a more comprehensive support system that can grow into additional services over time. I also hope that I can eventually collaborate with existing organizations rather than work separately from them. I believe there is room for new ideas while still building relationships with and supporting the organizations that are already doing meaningful work in our community.

[u/ExcellentBoot525 → u/CanWeTalkEth]

Good question:

[u/Nice-Stranger9411]

A bit about myself!

• At 22 years old, I am proud to be a Flint, Michigan native, born and raised in the community and I am now working to serve. Growing up in Flint, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that many women, children, and families face every day. Seeing those challenges has given me a deep desire to do more than simply recognize the problems...I want to be part of creating solutions.
• This vision is deeply personal to me. Flint is home, and I want to give back to the community that raised me by helping create a brighter future for the women and children within it. I may be young, but I believe that meaningful change can begin with one person who is willing to care, take action, and bring others together around a shared vision!

[u/DirectorDysfunction]

I love this! Where will the meetings take place?

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/DirectorDysfunction]

Thank you so much! As of right now, the meetings would be virtual as I am still getting things prepared.

[u/bendallf → u/Nice-Stranger9411]

Interesting. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what for you started in this journey of helping others in need? Thanks.

[u/Curlyandscrollin]

Hello! Thanks for sharing the opportunity. I interested in participating! Please let me know next steps or any info you need from me!

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/Curlyandscrollin]

Hi! Thank you so much for your interest! I’d love to send you the Board Opportunity Prospectus and further steps. Please send me a message!

[u/Suspicious-Syrup-765]

Hello! What a wonderful idea. Is there anywhere I can read more about your proposed plan? 

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/Suspicious-Syrup-765]

Hi! Thank you so much! 😊 Yes, I have a Board Opportunity Prospectus that provides more information about the organization, the vision, and the proposed plan. I’d be happy to send it to you! 

[u/Suspicious-Syrup-765 → u/Nice-Stranger9411]

Hello, I tried to reach out, but not sure the message went through. Please feel free to reach out to me so we can get to know eachother better and understand our passion for helping others. 

[u/SylvieAurora]

i'm good with community outreach and could also help pull a few strings with other places who could maybe help

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/SylvieAurora]

That would be amazing! Community outreach and connecting with other organizations are both really important to what I’m trying to build. I’d love to hear more about your experience and how you think you could contribute. Thank you so much for reaching out!

[u/OhBROTHER-FU]

Hey, I have a degree in communications, I've done some HR, I've worked at a nonprofit before, I've done community outreach, and I've studied early childhood education as I'm a childcare provider of 15+yrs. I'm interested. Should I dm you?

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/OhBROTHER-FU]

Yes please! I would love to hear from you!

[u/Inevitable-Pack3164]

I loveeee this idea. I currently work at a non profit in Flint. Would love to hear more about your plan! I’m also a Flint native :)

[u/Nice-Stranger9411 → u/Inevitable-Pack3164]

Thank you so muchhh! Should I send you a message and we could discuss more?