Board Member — Governance, Compliance, or Nonprofit Finance

Role Summary

Youth Ideas at Work (YIAW) is seeking a mission-aligned Board Member to provide governance, compliance, and fiduciary oversight as the organization enters a grant-funded growth and launch phase.

This is a governance role, not an operational or management position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance and organizational oversight
• Support fiduciary and compliance responsibilities
• Review and approve key policies, budgets, and governance documents
• Strengthen YIAW’s credibility with funders, partners, and institutions
• Participate in board meetings and governance reviews

Ideal Background

• Nonprofit governance or board service
• Grant-funded organizations or foundations
• Compliance, audit, finance, or risk management
• Legal, public sector, or institutional experience

Time Commitment

• Low to moderate (quarterly meetings + occasional review)

Why Join

• Help guide a global youth innovation nonprofit at a critical stage
• Support youth in AI, cybersecurity, creativity, and wellbeing
• Provide high-impact expertise without operational burden