itle: Member of WEConnect International Board of Directors
Location: N/A
Compensation: Volunteer Position
SUMMARY
WEConnect International is a 15-year-old U.S. based global 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects women-owned businesses based in over 135 countries to member buyers with over $4 trillion in annual purchasing power. Our mission is to help drive money into the hands of women business owners by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace.
WEConnect International connects member buyers to women-owned sellers globally, enhances their capabilities to transact business and instills confidence that sellers meet buyers’ standards for women-owned businesses.
Board Members are dedicated to our mission and champion our vision of a world in which women have the same opportunities as men to design and implement business solutions that create wealth and the sustainable prosperity of their communities.
In addition to the standard legal and fiduciary roles and responsibilities of a non-profit Board Member, our Board Members are active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for WEConnect International to advance its mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION
WEConnect International’s Board of Directors includes leaders from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Serving on the WEConnect International Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about a world in which women have the same opportunities as men to design and implement business solutions that create wealth and the sustainable prosperity of their communities.
Board Members are volunteers who are expected to have the financial acumen to read and understand WEConnect International’s financial statements and to otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
Board members are expected to attend up to four Board meetings per year, including one in person. They are expected to read all Board materials in advance of Board meetings and to come prepared to ask questions and actively participate in Board discussions. Board Members are expected to serve on one or more Committees of the Board and to actively participate in Committee work.
Board Members are expected to play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for WEConnect International to achieve its mission. Board Members are expected to leverage personal relationships and connections to help the Development Committee and staff identify and solicit potential funders.
Board Members are expected to responsibly represent our organization to their respective communities and to advocate for our mission, programs, and services as appropriate.
Board terms last for three years and Board Members can serve for up to two consecutive terms.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders with expertise in relevant areas of expertise, including, for example:
Philanthropists and Leaders of a Foundation
Procurement / Supply Chain Executives
Women Owners of Large Global Companies
ESG / Sustainability
Professionals with Relevant Technical Expertise
APPLICATION PROCESS
After the application is submitted, it will be reviewed, and candidates can expect to receive an update on their status within 4 weeks of submission.
When there is an opening for a new Board Member, the Nominating Committee will schedule interviews with the most relevant potential candidates and those candidates can expect to receive an update on their status within 4 weeks after the interview.
Candidates selected by the Nominating Committee will be voted on by the Board of Directors and successful candidates will be notified after the Board meeting ends.
itle: Member of WEConnect International Board of Directors
Location: N/A
Compensation: Volunteer Position
SUMMARY
WEConnect International is a 15-year-old U.S. based global 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects women-owned businesses based…