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Volunteer Board Member — New York & North Carolina

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2 year term
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    7
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Volunteer Board Member — New York & North Carolina

    Seeds to Flowers Inc. is seeking committed, mission-driven leaders to join our working Board of Directors as we strengthen our work in New York and prepare for responsible expansion into the Greensboro/Triad area of North Carolina. We are particularly seeking at least two North Carolina-connected Board members.

    Responsibilities

    • Attend and actively participate in Board meetings.
    • Serve on at least one Board committee.
    • Provide governance, strategic oversight, and organizational guidance.
    • Serve as an ambassador for Seeds to Flowers in New York and/or North Carolina.
    • Make introductions to potential donors, corporate sponsors, funders, and community partners.
    • Participate in fundraising, donor cultivation, and at least one formal fundraising ask annually.
    • Support the organization's long-term sustainability and responsible growth.

    Qualifications

    We welcome candidates who bring professional expertise, strong community relationships, or lived experience in areas such as:

    • Corporate leadership and philanthropy
    • Finance/accounting
    • Legal and nonprofit governance
    • Fundraising and grantmaking
    • Marketing and communications
    • Education, youth development, and mental health
    • Government and civic leadership
    • Family and community advocacy
    • Greensboro/Triad business and community leadership

    Previous Board experience is welcome but not required. Candidates should have a genuine commitment to supporting girls impacted by trauma and be prepared to actively contribute their time, expertise, relationships, and leadership.

    Other Details

    This is a volunteer Board position for candidates located in or connected to New York and/or North Carolina, with a current priority for leaders connected to the Greensboro/Triad region.

    Board members are expected to make a personally meaningful annual contribution and actively support fundraising efforts. Seeds to Flowers currently maintains an annual give/get expectation of $2,500–$5,000, with flexibility based on individual circumstances. Give/get participation may include personal giving, fundraising, sponsorships, donor introductions, and other efforts that generate financial support for the organization.

    To express interest, please send your resume or professional bio and a brief statement of interest to info@seedstoflowers-inc.org.

    Help us water the seeds of tomorrow.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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