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About WeVoteWeVote is a nonpartisan “get-out-the-vote” nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is building a movement of excellent, passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day.We are creating easy-to-use tools that cut through the election noise and help voters easily understand what’s on their ballot. Our open platform empowers voters to create and share voter guides that aggregate information and opinions across personal networks.As a board member with WeVote, you will be a catalyst for positive change in American democracy—ensuring citizens are informed, engaged, and able to exercise their fundamental right to vote. WeVote is 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan, and uses technology to help voters make informed decisions.Mission Stewardship and Strategic PlanningOrganizational planning: As stewards of the organization, Board members participate in strategic planning and assist in implementing goals and OKRs.Mission Integrity: The Board of Directors makes policy-level decisions to deliver on the mission of WeVote; each board member needs to understand and be invested in the mission.Values Alignment: Uphold and champion our Core Values: https://tinyurl.com/WeVoteCoreValuesLeadership and Resource ManagementExecutive Support: Support the Co-Executive Directors, provide mentorship, and conduct annual performance evaluations.Financial Stewardship: Ensure sustainable resources for WeVote to fulfill its mission, including assisting in fundraising, developing an annual budget, and ensuring that financial controls are in place.The Give/Get: Achieve a specific give/get of $5,000 annually, through a combination of personal donations, donations from your network, and community fundraising.Recruit and onboard new board members: Create a balanced board composition with specific areas of responsibilities and extended spheres of influence.Regularly attend board meetings: Active participation and attendance to quarterly board meeting, including pre-Board meeting review of materials and activating participation on subcommittees (e.g., operations, fundraising, marketing/comms, finance), which may have bi-monthly or quarterly meetings.Ensure legal and ethical integrity: Oversee existing operational policies for WeVote to adhere to legal standards and ethical norms, and help establish new ones as needed (e.g., personnel policies, conflict of interest policy, etc.).Organizational OperationsStrengthen WeVote’s product and services: Ensure that the products and services created by WeVote deliver on its mission.Enhance WeVote’s Brand/Public Standing: Act as a key link to the community and the media in support of WeVote’s mission and strategy by spreading awareness using personal, professional, and social media networks.Required QualificationsCivic Commitment: A registered U.S. voter with a deep-seated passion for strengthening American Democracy.Financial Capabilities: Skilled in budget management, financial review, and critical analysis.Connection: Ability to commit 4–8 hours per month to stay engaged with the organization’s cadence.Preferred QualificationsProven Experience: 1–3 years of non-profit board experience (not required, but a bonus if you have experience in the democracy/civic tech space).Leadership Background: 5+ years of personnel management experience (volunteer management experience a plus).Core CompetenciesHigh-level communication and networking skills.A collaborative spirit and willingness to support a 100% volunteer workforce, including our Co-Executive Directors.A drive for personal excellence and a desire to do work that makes a measurable difference.Join UsSubmit your resume and include a brief note/cover letter as to why you are interested in WeVote and our mission.
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