Executive Board Member (Hybrid/Virtual)

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Recruiting Organization: Please Don't Die Black Men (PDDBM)

Empowering Lives. Building Equity.

Company Overview

Please Don't Die Black Men (PDDBM) is a Vancouver, WA-based nonprofit organization committed to advancing equity and empowerment in African American/Black communities. Through transformative programs and events--such as fashion design, journalism, filmmaking, scholarships, and cultural celebrations like Kwanzaa and Black History Month--PDDBM inspires, educates, and equips individuals to thrive in a world of limitless possibilities.

Role Overview

PDDBM is seeking passionate individuals to join its Board of Directors as volunteer Executive Board Members. This role is hybrid/remote, providing flexibility while requiring a commitment to strategic leadership and advocacy for the organization’s mission. Board members will help guide PDDBM’s vision, ensure operational excellence, and support equity-focused initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to align with PDDBM’s mission.
• Review and approve budgets, plans, and organizational policies.
• Support fundraising efforts through outreach, donor cultivation, and contributions.
• Act as a community ambassador, advocating for PDDBM’s goals.
• Contribute insights to enhance programs in STEAM, fashion, journalism, and filmmaking.
• Participate in key events, either virtually or in person, such as the Black History Month Fashion Show and Kwanzaa Celebration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience, particularly in nonprofit or community organizations.
• Strong commitment to advancing equity and inclusion within underserved communities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for empowering African American/Black communities and youth.

Time Commitment

• Attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in person).
• Actively participate in at least one committee or initiative.
• Engage in PDDBM’s events and fundraising efforts as needed.

What We Offer

• Flexibility to contribute remotely or in person.
• Opportunities to create meaningful impact and collaborate with community leaders.
• A chance to shape PDDBM’s future while advancing equity and empowerment.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and help build a more equitable future, email your application to ceochair@pddbm.org.

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Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring