http://forums.blackbaud.com/blogs/jaylove/archive/2009/06/16/why-don-t-npo-s-embrace-younger-board-members.aspxThe recent article in Non Profit Times titled &quot;Youth Movement Critical for Boards&quot; moved my interest to a higher level. This particular topic was being discussed by one the local Indiana NPO boards I serve on during a board recruitment sessionenCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Debug Build: 20611.960)http://forums.blackbaud.com/blogs/jaylove/archive/2009/06/16/why-don-t-npo-s-embrace-younger-board-members.aspx#42308Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:22:00 GMTf90a95a0-00e2-4810-8af8-0bbdde08f853:42308Kirk Schmidt<p>I would also argue that a lot of individuals under 35 are not aware of how to become Board members. &nbsp;</p> <p>I do, because I work for a charity, but I would bet that if my odd donation to a charity is the extent of my relationship, I might not know about opportunities that exist. &nbsp;Even if I volunteer, often being on the Board is not an oft-communicated option.</p> <img src="http://forums.blackbaud.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42308" width="1" height="1">