Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Volunteer: Volunteer Board Member


While day-to-day operations are led by Green Halo Scholar’s executive director, the Board-ED partnership is at the heart of our growing organization. Board members play an essential role in shaping where Green Halo is headed and ensuring we stay rooted in our mission and values while meeting the needs of our community.

Leadership, Governance and Oversight

Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director as they implement Green Halo Scholar’s 2026-2029 strategic plan and lead us into our ten-year anniversary in 2027Engage with Green Halo events, from our scholar programming to fundraising events like our annual Pickleball Friend-raiser, helping to celebrate scholar achievements, build community connections, and support our fundraising goals.Review and approve the annual budget and major organizational decisions; stay informed and uphold all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.Support the recruitment of future Board Members who bring the skills, perspectives, and passion needed for our next chapter.Come prepared for and actively participate in board meetings and executive sessions.
Green Halo Scholars Board Members consider Green Halo a top philanthropic priority. To model the commitment we ask of others, we aim for 100% board participation in giving each year. Members make or raise an annual contribution of at least $1,500, or an amount that reflects their personal capacity.


We’re looking for leaders who share our belief in the potential of every young person and will bring expertise that will help guide Green Halo into the future. Ideal candidates will have:

Significant leadership experience in business, law, education, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. We’re especially interested in adding board members with experience inA commitment to first-generation and low-income students, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face.Excited to grow with us – join a growing organization where your time, ideas, and energy will directly help shape our programs, expand our impact, and support our scholars’ journeys

Organization: Green Halo Scholars


While day-to-day operations are led by Green Halo Scholar’s executive director, the Board-ED partnership is at the heart of our growing organization. Board members play an essential role in shaping where Green Halo is headed and ensuring we stay rooted in our mission and values while meeting the needs of our community.

Leadership, Governance and Oversight

Serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director as they implement Green Halo Scholar’s 2026-2029 strategic plan and lead us into our ten-year anniversary in 2027Engage with Green Halo events, from our scholar programming to fundraising events like our annual Pickleball Friend-raiser, helping to celebrate scholar achievements, build community connections, and support our fundraising goals.Review and approve the annual budget and major organizational decisions; stay informed and uphold all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.Support the recruitment of future Board Members who bring the skills, perspectives, and passion needed for our next chapter.Come prepared for and actively participate in board meetings and executive sessions.
Green Halo Scholars Board Members consider Green Halo a top philanthropic priority. To model the commitment we ask of others, we aim for 100% board participation in giving each year. Members make or raise an annual contribution of at least $1,500, or an amount that reflects their personal capacity.


We’re looking for leaders who share our belief in the potential of every young person and will bring expertise that will help guide Green Halo into the future. Ideal candidates will have:

Significant leadership experience in business, law, education, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. We’re especially interested in adding board members with experience inA commitment to first-generation and low-income students, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities they face.Excited to grow with us – join a growing organization where your time, ideas, and energy will directly help shape our programs, expand our impact, and support our scholars’ journeys

Organization: Green Halo Scholars

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60451

Allow Groups: No