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Published 11 days ago

Volunteer Board Member - Remote

Remote, Volunteer must be in Texas, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    5-10 hours a month on average
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    8
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Family, Immigrants or Refugees, Women
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Board of Directors opportunity

    Empowering Women Leaders (EWL) is expanding, and we are looking for accomplished professionals who want to use their experience, relationships, and leadership skills to make a meaningful impact.

    We are currently adding leaders to our national and local Boards of Directors, with several opportunities based in Fort Worth/DFW, as well as select remote opportunities.

    Our board members help shape strategy, build programs and partnerships, strengthen our organization, and create opportunities for women through leadership development, mentorship, education, networking and scholarships.

    We are seeking leaders with experience in areas including:

    • Fundraising, Sponsorships & Corporate Partnerships
    • Business Development & Community Engagement
    • Governance & Board Development
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
    • Events & Programming
    • Membership & Community Growth
    • Operations & Project Management
    • Executive and Organizational Leadership

    You do not need prior nonprofit or board experience to be considered.

    We are particularly interested in professionals who have built successful careers and are ready to contribute their expertise, network and perspective to an organization with a meaningful mission.

    Why Join EWL?

    Board service with EWL offers the opportunity to:

    • Make a tangible impact on women and future women leaders
    • Build meaningful relationships with accomplished professionals and community leaders
    • Gain or expand nonprofit board leadership experience
    • Use your professional expertise outside of your day-to-day career
    • Help shape a growing organization rather than simply inherit an established playbook
    • Create corporate, community and philanthropic partnerships
    • Contribute to scholarships, mentorship and leadership initiatives

    Our strongest board members are people who are:

    • Relationship-oriented and comfortable making connections
    • Willing to contribute ideas, expertise and introductions—not simply attend meetings
    • Collaborative, dependable and comfortable taking ownership
    • Interested in strengthening their community and supporting women
    • Excited by the opportunity to help build and shape an organization

    We welcome executives, entrepreneurs and senior professionals from a wide range of industries and functions. Experience in sales, business development, finance, law, marketing, human resources, operations, community leadership, professional services, fundraising or nonprofit leadership can be particularly valuable.

    Commitment: This is a Volunteer Board Position

    • Approximately 5–10 hours per month, depending on the position
    • This is remote role with a preference for candidates that physically located ideally in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and surrounding areas
    • Board meetings, committee participation and individual initiatives

    About Empowering Women Leaders

    Empowering Women Leaders is a nonprofit organization focused on creating opportunities for women through leadership development, mentorship, education, professional connections and scholarships. As EWL grows, we are intentionally building a Board of Directors with diverse professional expertise, strong community connections and leaders who want to have an active role in what comes next.

    If you've considered joining a nonprofit board—or are looking for a board where your experience can genuinely make a difference—we'd like to hear from you.

    Apply through LinkedIn and tell us briefly what type of board contribution most interests you and why EWL's mission resonates with you.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Texas, US
    Associated Location
    Dallas, TX, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please attach your resume.

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