About this opportunity
Capital Area Workforce Development lists this Chairperson of the Board opportunity in central, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Help Secure the Future of Workforce Development in Central North Carolina
Vision
A Capital Area where everyone can build a career with purpose: work that transforms lives, sustains families, and drives the economic growth of our employers and region.
Mission
The CAWD Foundation secures flexible funding that extends the reach of Capital Area Workforce Development, powering bold workforce solutions that keep pace with evolving employer and community needs.
The CAWD Foundation is seeking a founding Board Chair to help launch and lead a new philanthropic effort serving Wake, Johnston, Chatham, Lee, and Orange counties.
The Foundation supports the work of Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD), one of North Carolina's largest and most innovative workforce development leaders, helping employers find talent while connecting individuals to training, career pathways, and economic opportunity.
Today, workforce development organizations across the country are facing increased uncertainty in federal funding. To ensure our region continues to invest in workforce innovation, opportunity, and economic competitiveness, the CAWD Foundation is building a sustainable source of private funding that can support transformational initiatives regardless of shifts in government funding.
We are looking for a highly respected leader who can help make that happen.
This Is Not a Traditional Board Chair Role
We are not seeking someone to manage operations, review financial statements, or attend endless committee meetings.
We are seeking a leader who can:
Open doors that others cannot
Make introductions that accelerate funding conversations
Engage CEOs, bank presidents, foundation executives, philanthropists, and civic leaders
Help attract transformational investments
Build credibility and visibility for a new philanthropic organization
Quite simply, we need someone with a proven "book of relationships."
Someone who already knows the leaders of major employers, financial institutions, family foundations, community foundations, and corporate giving organizations throughout North Carolina.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal Board Chair will:
Help secure major gifts and grants from corporations, foundations, and philanthropists
Open strategic relationships with banks, healthcare systems, technology companies, life sciences organizations, and major employers
Recruit an influential board of directors
Position the CAWD Foundation as the region's premier workforce philanthropy organization
Help build a sustainable funding engine capable of supporting workforce priorities for years to come
This role is about influence, access, and leadership.
Causes We Support
The ideal candidate is often passionate about one or more of the issues our work impacts:
Youth career exploration and workforce readiness
Veteran transition and employment success
Career pathways and credential attainment
Job seekers facing barriers to employment
Adult and dislocated worker retraining
Formerly justice involved applicants
Workforce skills development
Addressing employer workforce challenges
Economic mobility for individuals and families
Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in former:
CEOs or Presidents
Senior corporate executives
Bank or financial services executives
Healthcare or life sciences leaders
Technology executives
Economic development leaders
Chamber of Commerce executives
Foundation executives
Retired elected officials
Senior public sector leaders
Highly respected civic leaders
The strongest candidates will bring:
Deep relationships throughout the Triangle and North Carolina
Credibility with business and philanthropic leaders
Demonstrated success mobilizing resources and partnerships
Passion for workforce development and economic opportunity
A desire to leave a lasting legacy in the region
Time Commitment
Approximately 5-10 hours per month
Quarterly Board meetings
Strategic fundraising and relationship-building activities
Increased engagement during the Foundation's launch phase
Compensation
Volunteer Position
The reward is the opportunity to build something significant, improve lives, strengthen our regional economy, and leave a lasting legacy.
Who can apply
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