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Volunteer Board Member

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Attend board meetings every two months. Actively participate in fundraising and outreach. Serve as an ambassador for GNWL in your community and networks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Children & Youth, Economic Development, Education, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    Volunteer Board Member

    Passionate about helping others? If you’re looking to be part of an organization to help underprivileged middle and high school students in underserved areas of Burkina Faso, West Africa, work with GNWL. Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) Inc., is seeking individuals with a background in either fundraising, finance, or marketing. This is an extraordinary opportunity for people passionate about changing the lives of girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Volunteer Board Members Wanted.

    Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) seeks dedicated and hands-on board members with skills and expertise in event planning, fundraising, management, marketing, governance, strategic planning, or community engagement.

    Learn more about GNWL: www.girlnowwomanlater.org

    Share your interest: Volunteer with GNWL

    Purpose of the Board of Directors

    Board members play a vital role in steering the organization forward, ensuring strong governance, fundraising, and securing the resources needed to advance our mission.

    Our Mission

    Girl Now Woman Later educates girls about menstrual health and reduces period shame while working to increase graduation rates for middle and high school girls in Burkina Faso. We believe that an educated girl will grow into an empowered woman.

    As an all-volunteer organization, we provide science-based outreach and education through workshops, coaching, and collaborative projects.

    Board Member Responsibilities

    Board members contribute to GNWL in many ways, including:

    • Engaging their networks to financially support the organization.
    • Connecting GNWL with their company’s foundation or community relations program.
    • Planning or hosting fundraising events (e.g., tournaments, intimate dinner fundraisers, etc.).
    • Building partnerships with leaders of other organizations.
    • Promoting the organization’s campaigns and initiatives.
    • Helping govern the organization and ensuring financial stability.
    • Supporting and holding the leadership team and board collectively accountable for advancing the mission.
    • Assisting with the identification, cultivation, and recruitment of new board members.
    • Staying informed about board matters and attending bi-monthly meetings.

    Commitment

    • Attend board meetings every two months.
    • Actively participate in fundraising and outreach.
    • Serve as an ambassador for GNWL in your community and networks.

    How to Apply:

    Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@girlnowwomanlater.org.

    🙏 Thank you for helping us advance this vital mission

    #TogetherForAPeriodFriendlyWorld

    Passionate about helping others? If you’re looking to be part of an organization to help underprivileged middle and high school students in underserved areas of Burkina Faso, West Africa, work with GNWL. Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) Inc., is seeking individuals with a background in either fundraising, finance, or marketing. This is an extraordinary opportunity for people passionate about changing the lives of girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Volunteer Board Members Wanted.

    Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) seeks dedicated and hands-on board members with skills and expertise in event planning, fundraising, management, marketing, governance, strategic planning, or community engagement.

    Learn more about GNWL: www.girlnowwomanlater.org

    Share your interest: Volunteer with GNWL

    Purpose of the Board of Directors

    Board members play a vital role in steering the organization forward, ensuring strong governance, fundraising, and securing the resources needed to advance our…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Marietta, GA 30061, USA

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