Co-chair vs board member

The differences between co-chairs and board members can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a co-chair, becoming a board member takes usually requires More than 10 years. Additionally, a co-chair has an average salary of $89,374, which is higher than the $70,751 average annual salary of a board member.

The top three skills for a co-chair include community outreach, alumni and plan events. The most important skills for a board member are non-profit organization, financial statements, and community outreach.

Co-chair vs board member overview

	Co-Chair	Board Member
Yearly salary	$89,374	$70,751
Hourly rate	$42.97	$34.01
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	2,878	7,581
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	47	52
Years of experience	6	-

What does a co-chair do?

A co-chair is responsible for supporting the duties and responsibilities under the supervision of a chair. Co-chairs help with the implementation of effective plans and programs that would benefit the organization. They handle fundraising events, marketing campaigns for promotional programs, audit reports, and evaluating the committee's suggestions and recommendations for its success. A co-chair must have excellent communication and leadership skills and critical-thinking on developing strategies to supervise meetings and events alongside the chair.

What does a board member do?

Board members are fiduciaries of an organization leading it to its sustainable development. They are elected by its board of directors or its supervisory committee. They remain true to the mission and vision of the company whenever there are conflicts. Outstanding board members have good qualities like meeting participation, supportive attitude, anxious feeling to better serve the committee, and passion for any kind of cause. Being a board member improves business, and strategic acumen enhances confidence, and heightens skills in corporate governance.

Co-chair vs board member salary

Co-chairs and board members have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Chair	Board Member
Average salary	$89,374	$70,751
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $349,000	Between $25,000 And $199,000
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Differences between co-chair and board member education

There are a few differences between a co-chair and a board member in terms of educational background:

	Co-Chair	Board Member
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Co-chair vs board member demographics

Here are the differences between co-chairs' and board members' demographics:

	Co-Chair	Board Member
Average age	47	52
Gender ratio	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%	Male, 46.3% Female, 53.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 4.4% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 76.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	16%	12%

Differences between co-chair and board member duties and responsibilities

Co-chair example responsibilities.

Develop leadership skills and communication skills to manage coordinates and officers, ensure everyone are motivated and organize.
Recruit potential new members to the fraternity including organizing events, liaising with Greek system leadership and educating new members
Plan agenda and co-le monthly PTA meetings.
Serve on state finance and compliance oversight committee.
Serve as co-creator of high school scholarship in memory of close friend.
Promote sorority events and open houses through mediums such as Facebook and banners.

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Board member example responsibilities.

Work with a team of 13 other members to manage, fill, and distribute THON merchandise orders.
Assist in selection of scholarship recipients through thoroughly reviewing candidates.
Organize events for community members to attend; operate community Facebook page.
Identify need of international scholarship for students requiring financial assistance for exchange experiences.
Encourage scholars and alumni to participate in hometown mentoring, volunteering, and community support.
Coordinate ambassador fellowship undergraduate and graduate students posting on Facebook and tweeting during the annual conference.

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Co-chair vs board member skills

Common co-chair skills

Community Outreach, 16%
Alumni, 11%
Plan Events, 7%
Facebook, 6%
Professional Development, 6%
Student Organizations, 5%

Common board member skills

Non-Profit Organization, 18%
Financial Statements, 17%
Community Outreach, 10%
Governance, 8%
Alumni, 5%
Plan Events, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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