APPLICATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Description

Rescue Wing is working with the mission of walking shoulder by shoulder with both refugee and host community women, young girls and children, protect their right and support them to reach their dreams through education program, livelihood and psychosocial support. Our vision is to see houses where women, young girls and children are living with dignity and safety.

Rescue Wing is seeking a passionate, experienced development professional to join its Board of Directors. This Board Member will guide the organization's fundraising strategy, oversee development initiatives, and help secure the financial sustainability needed to expand its women, young girls, children and community programs.

This is a volunteer (unpaid) position with the potential to make a meaningful impact on humanitarian aid efforts across the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor and Sponsor Cultivation: identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with potential individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners.

Campaign and Grant Oversight: guide fundraising campaigns, community appeals, and assist staff in identifying grant opportunities.

Board Governance: actively participate in monthly board meetings, contribute to organizational governance, and serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Rescue Wing in the community.

Review financial statements and support budget oversight

Help guide the organization's strategic plan

Serve on one or more committees (e.g., finance, program, fundraising)

Qualifications:

Demonstrated background in fundraising, development, or major donor/grant acquisition.

Strong strategic thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Passion for Women, young girls and children empowerment, education and livelihood.

Previous nonprofit board experience is a plus, but not required.

Time Commitment and Schedule:

2-year board term.

Monthly board meetings (~2 hours/month via Zoom) plus committee work and donor outreach (~3-5 hours/month total).

Location is hybrid (Zoom for monthly board meetings, Kenya for in-person duties).

Board candidates are reviewed and interviewed by our Executive Director.

Instructions:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application through this listing.