Giving Back

Wondering what factors you should be carefully considering before joining a board? In addition to the obvious questions about the mission of an organization, we work closely with our board candidates to make sure other important variables that are important to them are addressed as well. From the size of the organization and cultural fit, to expected financial commitment and location, we are focused on finding a perfect long term match.

Please download and read Giving Back for a thorough discussion of what to consider before you commit yourself to a nonprofit board, as well as case studies detailing what board members have done on boards, and the answers to the Frequently Asked Questions we receive most. Or watch our 30 minute Video on What to Think About Before Joining a Board.

Only have two minutes? Watch our recent nationally televised interview detailing how easy it is to find and choose a perfect board with BoardAssist or read our Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board.

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BoardAssist, a New York based nonprofit corporation, is the leading personalized board recruiting resource available to the tri-state nonprofit community. We offer New Yorkers who want to make a real change in the nonprofit world an unrivaled selection of board options and advice on selecting the right one for them.

Our nonprofit clients range from start-up organizations to some of the most established names in the nonprofit community, and serve interest areas from arts and education to the environment and poverty relief. Though most BoardAssist clients are New York-based, they serve locally, nationally and internationally. BoardAssist has been responsible for bringing over $225 million into the nonprofit community through our board placements over the last 23 years.