10,000 Degrees advances educational equity and supports students from low-income backgrounds to and through college—and beyond.
With more than 45 years of proven impact, 10,000 Degrees unlocks student success at scale, helping thousands of students each year overcome systemic barriers, persist in college, and enter meaningful careers. As 10,000 Degrees enters its next phase of impact, the organization is strategically expanding the number of students and regions it serves while maintaining exceptional graduation outcomes and deep community partnerships.
Volunteer leadership plays a critical role at this point in the organization’s growth. 10,000 Degrees seeks leaders who can meet this moment by helping grow regional impact, strengthen philanthropic capacity, provide strong strategic governance oversight, and deepen the organization’s connection to the students and communities it serves.
Please review the full Position Profile (PDF linked below) for more information about 10,000 Degrees and the qualities the organization seeks for its Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Boards. For additional details, please refer to the Applicant FAQs.
To Apply
Select “Apply Here” below. Submit written responses to the prompts along with a resume, CV, or other details of your qualifications. In your responses, please highlight your experiences that align with the position’s criteria and discuss how you anticipate making unique contributions to the organization.
The application deadline is March 27, 2026.
For More Information
More information on 10,000 Degrees can be found at 10000degrees.org. For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Daniel Student, Managing Director, at dstudent@potrerogroup.com.
