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BOARD CHAIR WANTED
Girl Now Woman Later (GNWL) is seeking a passionate, experienced leader to serve as Board Chair , guiding our Board of Directors as we grow our programs across Metro Atlanta and Burkina Faso.
Learn more about GNWL:
PURPOSE OF THE BOARD CHAIR
The Board Chair provides leadership to GNWL's Board of Directors, ensuring strong governance, effective board functioning, and alignment between the Board and the Executive Director. The Chair plays a central role in steering strategic direction, upholding accountability, and ensuring GNWL is managed ethically, responsibly, and effectively as we scale our impact.
OUR MISSION
Girl Now Woman Later educates girls about menstrual health and works to eliminate period shame, while increasing graduation rates for middle and high school girls in Burkina Faso.
We believe that an educated girl becomes an empowered woman.
As an all-volunteer organization, we deliver science-based outreach through workshops, coaching, and collaborative projects.
BOARD CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and facilitate board meetings, ensuring productive discussion and clear decision-making.
Partner closely with the Founder & CEO to guide organizational strategy and priorities.
Ensure the Board fulfills its governance and fiduciary responsibilities, including policy oversight and officer accountability.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of new board members.
Serve as a key ambassador for GNWL with funders, partners, and the broader community.
Help resolve governance gaps and ensure officer roles are actively filled and functioning.
Hold the leadership team and fellow board members accountable to the mission.
Attend and lead bi-monthly board meetings and stay informed on all board matters.
COMMITMENT
Attend and lead board meetings every two months.
Provide ongoing strategic guidance between meetings as needed.
Actively participate in fundraising, partnership-building, and outreach.
Serve as a visible ambassador for GNWL in your community and networks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking an individual who brings strong leadership, nonprofit governance experience, and a genuine passion for GNWL's mission. Ideal candidates will have:
Demonstrated experience in nonprofit board leadership or governance (prior Board Chair or officer experience strongly preferred).
A track record of strategic thinking and organizational leadership.
Experience or strong familiarity with fundraising, partnership development, or nonprofit management.
A demonstrated interest in gender equity, education, and community empowerment.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to guide a small, all-volunteer board effectively.
Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to building sustainable, community-led impact.
BENEFITS:
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER BOARD POSITION.
The Board Chair does not receive financial compensation but gains a meaningful leadership opportunity within a growing, mission-driven organization. The role offers:
The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an organization advancing menstrual health equity for girls in underserved communities.
A high-visibility leadership role that strengthens your governance and executive leadership profile.
Connection with a diverse group of leaders, professionals, and advocates committed to gender equity and education.
The chance to help build lasting, sustainable infrastructure for an all-volunteer nonprofit at a pivotal stage of growth.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Board Chair position, please email the following to
A brief statement of interest explaining why you'd like to serve as Board Chair and how your experience aligns with the role.
Your LinkedIn profile link.
APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Worksite address
marietta, GA, 30064, US
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