A Message from MCF's Governance Committee Co-Chairs: Fayise A. Ecclesiaste and Tod Herskovitz

This year we're excited to welcome both MCF members and community members to apply to join the MCF board. In 2023, in alignment with MCF's commitments to inclusion and power-sharing as outlined in our Principles for Philanthropy, the MCF board decided to recruit two non-MCF members to serve as directors-at-large. One of these two board seats is open and being actively recruited for in 2025, and to begin service on the MCF board in 2026. We are also seeking four MCF member board members during this recruitment period. 

Why join the MCF board? Here are a few reasons to consider:

Influence the field of philanthropy: Joining the MCF board brings opportunities to shape organizational strategy to continue bridging between the philanthropic sector and the communities it partners with. 

Strengthen your governance skills: Joining a board isn't just for CEOs and Executive Directors; bring the skills you have and grow them with your peers in the field, applying your own expertise to an organization you know and care about. 

Connect with your peer community: Joining the MCF board is an important responsibility, and with it comes fun and connection as you lead the organization in partnership with other MCF members and the MCF staff at large. 

We have both found great value in being a part of MCF's leadership through committee and board roles. Each year we look forward to building relationships with new board and committee members, and collaborating with them on the important leadership work of MCF. We hope you will join us!

To learn more about this year's recruitment priorities and to start your board application, click here.

With gratitude,

Fayise A. Ecclesiaste, MCF Board Member and Governance Committee Co-Chair & Tod Herskovitz, Governance Committee Co-Chair