Here's an "ad" I found in today's New York Nonprofit Media:
Calling all social butterflies! We all know your place in young New York Society is defined by where you live, what parties you’re seen at, and which charities you support. So if you want to step up your social standing, it’s time to invest in sitting on a junior board or two.
In the company of young professionals and socialites alike, you can fill your social calendar, increase your philanthropic footprint, and enjoy the elite society that New York City fosters like no other. Junior boards were created to groom young patrons into full-fledged board members one day, when your social connections and financial status allows. Start on a junior board and you’ll be rubbing elbows with the Lauren Santo Domingos of society in no time!
It’s time to leverage your social connections and bust out your wallets for these elite foundations and institutions. But remember, joining a junior board isn't all about glamorous parties and writing checks. Commitment is key, so you want to genuinely have a passion for what you are funding, especially when you’re up at 3 A.M. sending event invitations to your entire inbox.
Hm....The cynic in me says: "really"? But I asked my cynic to step-back a moment to ask my rational, marketing-focused side the question: is this what it takes to excite and interest the 25-35 year-olds in nonprofit board service? And, apparently, based on the ad - the answer is "yes!" But I must ponder further to ask: what makes one junior board "better" than another as is suggested by the title of the item "Who Has the Best Junior Boards in New York City?". Apparently there are "Best" or "Chisest" (um, I guess this is a word) in this category. My only clue focuses on the Junior League which is all women and folks who want to socialize while rolling-up their sleeves putting-on activities which actually enable each other to be engaging socially.
Seems like a lot of work to support BUT if the end result is folks who are skilled and ready to serve as a full nonprofit board member - EXCELLENT!