Apply to join the People Powered board of directors

Are you interested in helping to build a stronger global movement for participatory democracy? People Powered is seeking passionate new board members to serve on our board of directors. Read about the opportunity below, share the call, and apply to help us expand people’s power over government decisions around the world. Application deadline: July 7.

The board of directors is the high-level governance body for People Powered. It guides strategy and policy, plans for financial sustainability, and ensures that the organization is carrying out its goals effectively. 

Responsibilities

  • Participate in up to six board meetings per year, generally via video call.

  • Participate in occasional discussions and meetings outside of board meetings, as part of smaller committees or initiatives.

  • Be available to staff members for consultation and guidance.

  • Know, review, approve and monitor the organization's budget, strategic plan, and major organizational policies.

  • Actively support organizational fundraising. This may include connecting the organization to funders or donors, writing or revising fundraising proposals or appeals, donating, thanking supporters for their contributions, or other tasks.

  • Actively promote the organization and represent it in a positive light.

Qualifications

  • Relevant expertise for carrying out the organization's work, which may include but is not limited to communications, advocacy, fundraising, technology, international law, international development, public and nonprofit administration, and organizational management.

  • Passion for the organization's work to build participatory democracy around the globe. Previous experience with participatory democracy programs is ideal.

  • Ability to communicate professionally in English.