So you're thinking of becoming a trustee, huh?

Here's why you should.

  1. We provide a platform for you to make an impact on our community. Your $100/month puts you in the driver's seat to share your opinions about grant applications and have a say in who gets funded. If you're shy and don't want to speak up you don't have to, we won't force you. You still get a vote.

  2. You get to meet other cool folks like you that also care about our community and are compassionate, pay-it-forward-minded, and attractive. I mean, we're all attractive on the inside with our glowing philanthropic hearts.

  3. We have a good time. Our meetings once a month include free child care, spirits, snacks, and lots of laughs. Look at the image above — you want to be there too. We want you.

To join our group as a trustee, we’ll ask you to commit in three main ways:

GIVE $100 A MONTH, FOR YOUR 12-MONTH COMMITMENT

The UNFoundation operates out of the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, and your contribution will be tax-deductible.  100% of your contribution will go directly to the projects we fund.

ATTEND ONE MEETING A MONTH, FOR 12 MONTHS

We usually meet on the first Tuesday of each month at around 6pm, at The Chattery.  We always have a virtual option so the meeting is hybrid. We respect your time, and meetings don’t usually last longer than an hour.  Trustees come to meetings having read all the applications and are ready to discuss all potential projects. If you can't make this time commitment, we ask that you make a donation to our engine of good or designate someone as your 'sponsor' to vote on your behalf. We can help pick someone if you like; just share your criteria.

BE AN UNFOUNDATION AMBASSADOR

The success of this group is thanks to our awesome trustees.  Our trustees are an incredible and diverse group of individuals who are committed to making Chattanooga better.  A great trustee will represent our group by letting the community know about UNFoundation funds and encouraging people to apply.  Leverage your friends, family, church groups, and classmates by letting them know that UNFoundation funds exist and are awarded to awesome ideas!

Join us