Volunteer: Board of Directors

Borgen Project; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors, focusing on global poverty reduction. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership and advocacy while connecting with a network of passionate individuals. Board members will enhance the organization's public profile, leverage their experience in business or public policy, and actively participate in governance. With a commitment to attend quarterly meetings and contribute to fundraising efforts, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the nonprofit sector while collaborating with like-minded leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in business, public policy, or nonprofit sectors is essential.
• Ability to connect with media contacts to enhance public profile.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador to connect with people passionate about poverty reduction.
• Participate actively in quarterly board meetings and monthly check-ins.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Fundraising

Public Policy

Networking

Job description

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

About The Role

The Board provides strategic leadership, governance and works to build the organization’s resources. As we prepare to celebrate 20 years of advocacy, the organization seeks Board Members who can serve our mission of downsizing poverty through advocacy, fundraising and project-specific expertise. Specifically, the ideal candidate will:

• Serve as an ambassador for The Borgen Project, working to connect us to a network of people who are passionate about advancing the organization’s mission.
• Enhance our public profile by connecting us to media contacts.
• Leverage their extensive experience as an accomplished leader in business, public policy or the nonprofit sector.

Commitment

• Members serve two-year terms, with the potential to extend.
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in quarterly (4) board meetings (held via video conference call).
• Plus monthly 30-minute check-in calls in months when there are no board meetings.
• Attend annual Board retreat (usually in Seattle or D.C.).
• Donate or raise a minimum of $5,000.

Board Selection Process

The Selection Committee receives input from the Board of Directors and determines individuals the organization would like to connect with.

• A team member meets with candidates to learn more about them and determine if the board role is a good fit.
• Candidates are nominated and voted on by The Borgen Project’s Board of Directors.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations