Our Board of Directors
Crossing Party Lines (CPL) helps Americans talk across differences, become informed voters, and build inclusive communities. To expand this vital work, we need your help! We are expanding our Board of Directors and seeking passionate individuals to fill new positions and guide our efforts.
We are seeking applicants with a passion for reducing toxic polarization and an interest in board service.
Familiarity with CPL’s approach to difficult conversations and/or past nonprofit experience is preferred, but not required. If you feel that your unique skills or perspective would be valuable to our Board of Directors, we look forward to hearing from you!
We particularly encourage those with interest or expertise in these specific areas to apply:
- Professional or lived experience advancing diversity of thought locally and beyond.
- Interest in bringing our insights and training into the corporate space.
- Experience in fundraising, marketing, or finance and/or accounting.
Two Ways YOU Can Be Involved
Join Our Advisory Board
- Stay abreast of our work through our quarterly Board Updates newsletter.
- Offer expertise and advice as you see fit.
- Expand the credibility to our work.
- Be an ambassador for our work.
- Participate in board or ad hoc committees as fits your interest and schedule.
- NO governance responsibility
- NO set time commitment
Join Our Working Board
- Attend at least 4 of 6 of our 90-minute virtual board meetings per year.
- Guide our efforts, helping to oversee finances, hire leadership, ensure legal compliance, and make strategic decisions to advance our impact.
- Serve in at least one of the following capacities:
- Board position: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
- Board Committee member
- Be an ambassador for our work, and through your connections, facilitate introductions, encourage giving, and expand the organization’s reach.
Learn More
- Check out the board position description here.
- Review our Mission and Vision Statements.
- Read our Bylaws
- Familiarize yourself with Board Roles and Committee Descriptions
If you are interested in joining our Board, please click HERE.
