Board Member 501(c)(3)

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Volunteer Role:

Board Member 501(c)(3)

Location:

Remote within the US, One Co-Executive Director works in Oakland, CA

About WeVote

We’re a dynamic and impactful 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a future where Americans are confident and energized to make choices in every election that champion their needs, hopes, and values. Our vision is to build a world where no one misses a voting opportunity because they don't have the info they need to make their individual choice.

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. So you can help your friends be better voters too.

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. Your contribution is not only crucial but also deeply meaningful in shaping the future of the nation.

WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. With 180+ active volunteers and a national reach—we prove grassroots, mission-first civic tech can have real impact.

Mission Stewardship and Strategic Planning

  • Organizational 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: WeVoteCoreValues

Leadership and Resource Management

  • Executive Support: Support the Co-Executive Directors, provide mentorship and conduct annual performance evaluations.
  • Financial Stewardship: Ensure sustainable resources for WeVote to fulfill its mission. To remain accountable to its donors and customers/users, and to maintain its tax-exempt status, the Board must assist in fundraising, developing an annual budget and ensure 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 participating 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. Examples of these policies include personnel policies, conflict of interest policy, etc.

Organizational Operations

  • Strengthen 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 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 Qualifications

  • Civic 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 Qualifications

  • Proven 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 Competencies

  • High-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 an
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