Strengthen your professional credibility Sharpen your professional skills  Collaboration Hone your ability to contribute to an organization’s strategic direction Learn to improve the financial health Strategize market competitiveness Acquire program funding Policy creation Coach and mentor others  Gain exposure and insight of other industries, business strategies and markets Gain a high quality, organized, and focused volunteer experience Learn to collaborate with governments, and private for-profits and non-profits Learn how to lead and follow for community betterment Grow your professional network Increase your visibility and value as your board colleagues will know the benefits of working with you firsthand