Board of Directors Membership
BAPA is able to provide resources to the Bosnian American community due to the hard work and dedication of its board members. Board members are expected to commit a substantial amount of time to further BAPA’s mission. Attending our online monthly meetings is mandatory, and board members are expected to allocate one to two hours per week to BAPA-related tasks. Additionally, board members are required to pay annual dues and raise funds for BAPA initiatives.
Our board consists of seven committees focused on the following areas: Scholarship, Membership, Marketing & Technology, Governance, Events, and Mentorship.
BAPA Board of Directors application is open!
Scholarship Committee
Board members on this committee oversee tasks related to our scholarship initiative, including raising money for the scholarship fund, evaluating applicants’ submissions, choosing winners, and working closely with recipients to ensure they have a compelling project to present at our annual forum. The Scholarship Committee works alongside the other six committees to aid in the creation of social media posts advertising BAPA’s financial aid offerings. In the near future, this committee will also organize workshops geared toward high school students seeking guidance on the college application process. If you have experience in education or as a mentor and want to support the next generation of Bosnians, the Scholarship Committee is right for you!
Membership Committee
This committee focuses on outreach, from identifying new partners BAPA can team up with to executing campaigns that increase BAPA’s presence in underserved Bosnian communities across America. Board members on this committee work hard to establish connections with non-profit organizations and companies whose values align with our own. The Membership Committee collaborates with other committees to ensure vital information is communicated across BAPA’s team. If you have an aptitude for fostering and strengthening professional and personal relationships, you’ll fit right in!
Marketing & Technology Committee
Members of this committee oversee BAPA’s social media pages. Responsibilities include crafting digital content, organizing and following a consistent posting schedule, and executing social media campaigns that draw attention to our annual forum and scholarship initiative. Additionally, the M&T Committee updates and maintains BAPA’s website, ensuring our digital presence is strong. Recently, we have begun featuring original content on our website, including interviews with accomplished Bosnian professionals, so committee members also write and publish materials for our blog. If you’re a marketing or tech whiz, this is the committee for you!
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee oversees administrative, financial, and legal tasks. These tasks include maintaining BAPA’s non-profit status, filing pertinent paperwork, and ensuring donated funds are processed efficiently. Additionally, members of this committee assist others with growing BAPA’s field of vision regarding financial initiatives and programming. If you have experience in law, finance, or an equivalent field, the Governance Committee would be happy to have you!
Mentorship Committee
BAPA’s newest committee oversees our mentorship program. As a board member of the Mentorship Committee, you’ll work on mentor outreach, review mentor and mentee applications, and serve as the liaison between mentors and mentees.
Events Committee
Members of the Events Committee focus on the logistics of our annual forums and monthly Fildžan Kahve networking events. They decide on physical locations for our events, research and reserve accommodations based on BAPA’s budget, and more. Those with experience planning large-scale events would do well on this committee!
Become a BAPA Board Member
We're looking for members to join these committees
- Marketing & Technology
- Events
- Membership
- Scholarship
- Governance (Treasurer, Secretary)
What We're Looking For
Board Member Expectations
BAPA is a working board, and we are looking for board members who are active, engaged, and committed to being present throughout their term.
Board members are expected to:
- Participate actively in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making.
- Be prepared and engaged, reviewing materials in advance and contributing thoughtfully to the work of the organization.
- Attend consistently, making board meetings and key organizational events a priority.
- Contribute their time, skills, and expertise to help advance BAPA’s mission and goals.
- Serve on committees or take on specific projects as needed.
- Support fundraising and resource development, including helping identify potential donors, sponsors, partners, and other opportunities.
- Be an ambassador for BAPA, helping build awareness of our work and strengthening relationships within the community.
- Collaborate respectfully with fellow board members, volunteers, and community partners.
- Follow through on commitments and take ownership of responsibilities agreed upon by the board.
- Bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn, while contributing perspectives and experiences that strengthen the organization.
Most importantly, we want board members who believe in BAPA’s mission and are ready to roll up their sleeves and help make the work happen.