Board Member

Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO), a national nonprofit education organization, is looking for additional members join our Board of Directors. PLATO's mission is to nurture young people’s curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions, through philosophy and ethics programs for students, educators, and families.

We seek board members with experience/skills in development/fundraising, marketing, finance/investment advising, nonprofit governance, and/or law, who are enthusiastic about PLATO's mission, and who are interested in joining a collaborative and congenial nonprofit board. Board members provide leadership, set direction and policy, and share overall responsibility for strategic planning, governance, development, and financial management.

PLATO board members serve as organizational ambassadors who represent and champion PLATO’s vision, mission, and outcomes, as well as help to formulate, prioritize, and evaluate PLATO’s short- and long-term goals, provide financial oversight, and assist in supporting the organization's efforts to generate revenue in order to serve PLATO’s mission. The board is committed to enhancing the diversity of its membership as well as supporting PLATO’s ability to engage effectively with diverse communities. 

Board member terms are three years. The board meets quarterly online and once a year the organization brings board members together in person for a dinner and board meeting. Location varies.

If you are interested in joining the PLATO Board of Directors, please send an email with a description of your interest and relevant experience to jana@plato-philosophy[dot]org.