Join Our Board & Make an Impact
Lead with Purpose, Build Power with Us!
Do you have leadership experience, a desire to serve your community, and skills that can help drive our mission forward?
Why Join Our Board?
Serving on the Women Engaged Board means being part of a movement that empowers communities, advances civic engagement, and champions human rights. Board members play an active role in organizational governance, offering their expertise, influence, and leadership to propel our mission forward.
As a board member, you will:
Make a Difference – Use your expertise and experiences to inform strategies to build vital power in our communities.
Expand Your Network – Collaborate with like-minded leaders, professionals, and community advocates on value-aligned activities, events, and initiatives.
Develop Leadership Skills – Gain valuable experience in nonprofit governance, fundraising, political education, and organizational strategy.
Strengthen Our Mission – Assist in expanding and deepening Women Engaged’s reach in the Atlanta-Metro area and across the state of Georgia in Black and communities of color to provide opportunities for connection and power-building.
Who We’re Looking For
We need a diverse range of skills and are especially prioritizing individuals who are:
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Joyful, Values-Driven Leaders committed to grassroots advocacy and systems change, team players, who show up with integrity and a strong belief in our vision and mission.
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Deeply Rooted Georgians, whether native or transplants, with lived experience and trusted relationships across communities, rural and urban, emerging and established.
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Generous Collaborators & Purpose Driven Connectors ready to open doors, share resources and talents, and build bridges to new networks that support growing our collective capacity.
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Strategic Thinkers who understand movement-building and are excited to offer insight, governance, and guidance during times critical.
- Creative Problem Solvers who are patient, persistent, and energized by finding paths forward in complexity.
- Youthful and Emerging Leaders who are deeply aware and committed to the issues of focus for people between the ages of 16 -25. We deeply encourage those between the ages of 18-25 to consider joining.
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Joyful, Values-Driven Leaders committed to grassroots advocacy and systems change, team players, who show up with integrity and a strong belief in our vision and mission.
Prior nonprofit experience is beneficial but not required. Most importantly, we seek passionate and committed individuals ready to contribute their time, expertise, and energy.
Board Member Expectations
📅 Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per month, including any board meetings and/or committee work.
💰 Fundraising Commitment: Work to raise $2k a year through individual donors giving.
🤝 Engagement: Attend events, participate in strategic planning, and advocate for our mission.
How to Apply
Interested in joining our board? Here's how to get started:
- Complete the Board Member Interest Form (Fill out here)
- Attend an Informational Session
- Meet with Our Leadership Team for a discussion on how your skills align with our needs.
📅 Application Deadline: on a rolling basis
Have Questions? Let’s Connect!
For more information, reach out to Michelle Wilson at [email protected]
We can’t wait to welcome passionate new leaders to our team. Join us in making a lasting impact!
