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Board member needed

Remote, Work must be performed in Minnesota, US
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    See below
    This is a volunteer Board Member position. Board members are not currently compensated.
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Children & Youth, Community Development, Economic Development, Environment & Sustainability

    Description

    Avendris Foundation is seeking volunteer Board Members to help guide and support a growing nonprofit organization focused on workforce development, sustainability, entrepreneurship education, public health awareness, agriculture education, and community development initiatives serving underserved communities in the United States, Liberia, and underserved African communities.

    We are seeking individuals who are passionate about ethical leadership, community impact, education, sustainability, workforce advancement, and long-term organizational development.

    Board Members will help support the organization’s governance, strategic direction, fundraising growth, community partnerships, and mission development while helping ensure strong accountability, transparency, and nonprofit best practices.

    Responsibilities may include:

    • participating in quarterly board meetings
    • supporting organizational governance and strategic planning
    • assisting with fundraising and partnership development
    • providing professional expertise and community insight
    • supporting nonprofit compliance and accountability
    • helping strengthen programs and community impact initiatives
    • serving as ambassadors for the organization’s mission

    Areas of expertise currently sought include:

    • nonprofit governance
    • accounting or finance
    • workforce development
    • public health or healthcare
    • agriculture and sustainability
    • education
    • community development
    • grant development
    • entrepreneurship
    • international development

    Ideal candidates should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and commitment to community-focused service and ethical nonprofit leadership.

    Previous board experience is helpful but not required. Training and onboarding support may be available for qualified candidates interested in helping build a mission-driven organization with long-term impact goals.

    Avendris Foundation is committed to transparency, accountability, sustainability, and measurable public benefit through charitable and educational initiatives.

    Benefits

    enefits of serving include:

    • meaningful community impact
    • nonprofit leadership experience
    • governance and strategic planning experience
    • networking and partnership opportunities
    • involvement in workforce, sustainability, and community development initiatives
    • opportunity to help shape a growing nonprofit organization with local and international impact goals
    • professional development and board leadership experience

    Flexible volunteer participation and remote meeting options may be available.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English – Professional Working Proficiency

    Additional languages, including African languages or multilingual community experience, are welcomed but not required.

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed in Minnesota, US
    Associated Location
    Brooklyn Center, MN, USA

    Apply to This Job

    Instructions:

    Applicants are encouraged to share a brief summary of their professional background, areas of expertise, community involvement, and interest in serving on the Board of Directors of Avendris Foundation.

    Candidates may also highlight experience or interest in areas such as:

    • nonprofit governance
    • finance or accounting
    • healthcare or public health
    • workforce development
    • sustainability or agriculture
    • education
    • entrepreneurship
    • fundraising or grant development
    • community development
    • international development

    Previous board experience is welcome but not required. Individuals who are collaborative, mission-driven, community-focused, and committed to ethical leadership are encouraged to apply.

    Selected candidates may be invited to participate in an informational discussion regarding organizational goals, governance expectations, and board responsibilities before appointment consideration.

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