Learning Bridge is honored to have a caring, dedicated and diverse board to lead our non-profit and mission. We find that embracing diversity brings multiple perspectives, empowers the organization, and creates more effective decision-making.

Why Serve on Our Board?

Shape Your Community
- Influence initiatives that matter to you and your neighbors.
Gain Valuable Insights and New Perspectives
- Get firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in your community.
Elevate Your Leadership Skills
- Enhance your ability to navigate complex issues and inspire others.
Expand Your Skill Set
- Enhance your professional and personal skills – leadership, strategic thinking, fundraising, and problem-solving.
Gain visibility
- Demonstrate to your community and network that you are socially responsible leader
Grow Your Network
- Build relationships with like-minded community leaders.

Learning Bridge board and committee members possess backgrounds from a variety of professional industries including technology, engineering, law, education, accounting, and social services. While diverse, they all share passion for foster youth and passion for academic success to enhance these special lives.

Share your time, talent, and treasure by joining us on the board to make a meaningful impact for Central Texas foster and unhoused youth!

Do you enjoy connecting people?
Do you enjoy sharing our mission and the student success stories with others?
Do you enjoy researching, crafting stories, and writing?
Do you enjoy raising advocates and financial gifts?
Do you enjoy bringing people together and planning events?

If you answered yes to even one of these, let’s chat and explore together how you can elevate your contributions to improve the lives and futures of young Central Texans!

Learning Bridge currently has two board openings and several committee positions available in Fundraising, Programming, and Marketing/Communications. If you’re interested in making a meaningful impact in our community, we would love to hear from you! Help us empower the next generation to excel in school and beyond! To explore and/or apply, please email info@learningbridgetx.org and sharing what your areas of interest are.

Common questions asked of those seeking board service:

What are the responsibilities of a board member?

– Caring, dedication, and action to the mission
– Supporting our mission through fundraising efforts
– Building partnerships and relationships
– Participating in strategic planning and decision-making
– Ensuring financial oversight and accountability
– Upholding legal and ethical standards
– Representing our nonprofit in the community
– Attending quarterly and annual board meetings and actively engaging in discussions

Are there any specific skills or experiences you are looking for in board members?

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about our mission. Our current skill/experience priorities are:
– Fundraising – donor research, connecting, and relationship building (mailer campaigns, digital fundraising, events, stewardship, etc.)
– Grant research and writing
– Partnership development
– Community outreach and relationship building
– Experience in Education
– Experience in Social Work

What is the time commitment ?

Board members commit to quarterly meetings (virtual), an annual meeting, and attending two community events per quarter. Additionally, board members maintain strong communication throughout the week and month to ensure progress is being made to support our mission.

Committee members meet monthly (virtual) and advance projects to support the specific committees’ goals. For example, a Fundraising committee project includes planning, executing, and hosting bi-annual fundraising/social events.

Most importantly, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who can share their time, energy, and unique perspectives to help us advance our mission. We welcome your questions and interest.