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Become a Charter School Board Member

Find a Charter School

You have a chance to get directly involved in public schools in a unique way. Make an impact on public education as a board member at an Illinois charter school!

Each charter school in Illinois has its own independent board of directors. The duties of board members vary from school to school, but boards are responsible for oversight of the management and finances of a charter.

Interested? INCS offers training for potential board members and can match you with a charter school board.

If you'd like to learn more, fill out the following contact form. After we receive your information, someone will contact you with more information about current opportunities and upcoming training events.

Useful resources for prospective board members:

• BoardSource. One of the best nonprofit board development resources. Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors.
• Donors Forum of Chicago. A regional resource for leadership, education, research, and action on behalf of philanthropy and nonprofits. Offers training and resources on nonprofit governance.
• Bridgestar. Helps nonprofit organizations build strong leadership teams through a variety of resources. Offers board matching through partnership with Boardnet USA.
• Boardnet USA. Matches prospective board members with nonprofit boards around the country.