Board of Directors: At-Large Director (Strategic Oversight)

Women Empowered International (WEI) is seeking highly engaged, volunteer professionals to serve as At-Large Directors on its Board. This is a critical role responsible for providing expert strategic oversight on program efficacy, risk management, and resource mobilization across both our global and U.S. domestic programs. We require directors who can fulfill full fiduciary duties and contribute essential professional expertise.

Commitment Details

Commitment Type

Volunteer (Fiduciary role)

Duration

2-year initial term (renewable)

Estimated Time

10–15 hours per month (Includes meetings, committee work, and external engagement)

Meetings

Quarterly Board meetings (virtual), plus monthly committee meetings.

Accountability

Full fiduciary duty to ensure legal and financial integrity.

Position Summary

The At-Large Director serves as a subject matter expert, leveraging their senior-level experience to guide the organization's mission and growth. Directors will be strategically placed on committees (e.g., Program Oversight, Development, or Finance) based on their specific skill set.

Key Responsibilities (Applies to All At-Large Directors)

1. Fiduciary & Governance Duty: Participate actively in the review and approval of the annual budget, financial statements, and compliance policies to uphold the organization's legal and financial integrity.
2. Strategic Input: Advise the Board and Executive Director on high-level organizational strategy, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainability plans.
3. Resource Mobilization: Actively participate in the Board’s fundraising efforts, leveraging professional networks to identify, introduce, and cultivate high-value donors and foundations.

Required Skills & Experience

All candidates must have a minimum of five years of senior-level professional experience and a proven commitment to non-profit board service. Candidates must possess significant expertise in at least one of the following four areas, which represent a critical need for the Board:

Core Expertise Required

• International Programs & Africa Strategy

Direct experience working in West Africa or Francophone Africa; expertise in digital literacy, microfinance, or development policy focused on the Global South.

• U.S. Social Services & Workforce Development

Proven experience in managing, funding, or overseeing U.S. domestic programs focused on job readiness, micro-enterprise incubation, or transitional social services for vulnerable women.

• Non-Profit Law & Compliance

Expertise in U.S. 501(c)(3) legal compliance, international regulatory reporting, labor law, or non-profit risk management.

• Economic Evaluation & Policy

Deep background in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), development economics, or financial inclusion methods to measure and validate program impact globally.

Call to Action

If you possess the expertise to strengthen our programs and uphold our fiduciary responsibility in one of these critical areas, we invite you to apply to help women transition from poverty to sustainable self-sufficiency.