Can I be on the board of directors for a nonprofit while on active duty? What regulation would cover this?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 01:07:37 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 1:13 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 01:13:08 -0400

It's moonlighting. Last I checked, the Army allows it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 11:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:01:44 -0400

I have never heard of anything like this being an issue. I am sure somewhere may be better able to say.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 24 at 2016 11:45 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:45:25 -0400

In a paid or non-paid capacity? Depending on the role and compensation it changes how things are viewed, and what "potential" conflicts of interest (and regulations) you may have.

If you are not being compensated, then you are essentially doing Volunteer Work.

If you are being compensated, then coordinate with the command.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 2:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:13:46 -0400

AR 210-22 covers NPOs on Army Installations, but that only applies to on-post. You should have a NPO coordinator on post who can help you determine what NPOs you can join and in what capacity.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 24 at 2016 7:52 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:52:08 -0400

Good Question. I hope you are allowed to Help the Non-Profit of your choice. I know I had a lot of fun as an Officer of my Local VFW for years.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 25 at 2016 12:32 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:32:13 -0400

It may not matter in your situation but another thing to consider is if you are representing yourself as a military member while you are in this role.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2016 7:04 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:04:02 -0400

1LT Private RallyPoint Member , Your Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will have an Ethics Counsel on staff who can address your question specifically. There are limitations in place in the Joint Ethics Regulation as to service in Non-Federal Entities. You should discuss your particulars with an Ethics attorney.