CAREERS
Board of Directors: Accounting & Finance
Term: Three years, eligible for one additional term (two-term limit, six years maximum)
Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors
Time: Board commitments plus approximately 1–3 hours per month for specialty work and consultation
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Role Purpose
Provide clear financial oversight so the Board can protect WoW’s resources, manage risk, and make sustainable decisions in service of women and families.
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About Women of the World
Women of the World (WoW) supports refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking women as they build self-reliance, economic security, and a voice in the community. Board members advance this mission with respect for each woman’s dignity, strengths, culture, and right to shape her own future.
Targeted Contributions
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Review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and key variances; explain material issues in plain language to the Board.
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Help develop the annual budget and long-range financial plans aligned with WoW’s strategy and programs.
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Monitor internal controls, financial policies, reserves, and significant financial risks; recommend practical improvements.
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Support oversight of the annual audit or financial review and track management’s response to recommendations.
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Help ensure appropriate nonprofit accounting, tax, reporting, and grant-compliance practices, including GAAP where applicable.
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Serve on or lead the Finance or Audit Committee and advise on the financial implications of major initiatives.
Shared Board Commitments
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Prepare for and participate actively in board and committee meetings; attend at least 75% of approximately 10 board meetings each year and serve on at least one committee.
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Attend orientation and the annual board retreat, and support WoW’s signature events when possible.
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Use sound judgment in strategy, policy, financial oversight, and evaluation of organizational impact.
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Act as an informed ambassador; support fundraising and relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners; make a personally meaningful annual contribution.
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Protect confidentiality, disclose conflicts, and fulfill the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience: decide diligently, put WoW first, and follow its mission and the law.
Desired Expertise
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Professional experience in accounting, finance, audit, banking, investment management, or nonprofit financial management.
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Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, controls, and risk; CPA or comparable credential is welcome but not required.
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Clear communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to transparent, mission-aligned stewardship.
Board of Directors: HR & People Strategy
Term: Three years, eligible for one additional term (two-term limit, six years maximum)
Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors
Time: Board commitments plus approximately 1–3 hours per month for specialty work and consultation
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Role Purpose
Support fair, sustainable people practices that help WoW attract, develop, and retain staff while maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and accountable workplace.
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About Women of the World
Women of the World (WoW) supports refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking women as they build self-reliance, economic security, and a voice in the community. Board members advance this mission with respect for each woman’s dignity, strengths, culture, and right to shape her own future.
Targeted Contributions
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Advise the Board on people strategy, organizational structure, workforce planning, retention, leadership development, and workplace culture.
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Support the Board’s oversight of the Executive Director, including clear goals, annual evaluation, compensation review, succession planning, and professional support.
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Review high-level employment policies and practices for consistency, fairness, legal compliance, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness.
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Help interpret workforce indicators such as turnover, engagement, workload, compensation, and training needs without intruding into day-to-day management.
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Promote equitable recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and compensation practices.
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Advise on sensitive workplace risks and ensure concerns follow appropriate, confidential processes, with outside expertise engaged when needed.
Shared Board Commitments
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Prepare for and participate actively in board and committee meetings; attend at least 75% of approximately 10 board meetings each year and serve on at least one committee.
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Attend orientation and the annual board retreat, and support WoW’s signature events when possible.
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Use sound judgment in strategy, policy, financial oversight, and evaluation of organizational impact.
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Act as an informed ambassador; support fundraising and relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners; make a personally meaningful annual contribution.
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Protect confidentiality, disclose conflicts, and fulfill the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience: decide diligently, put WoW first, and follow its mission and the law.
Desired Expertise
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Senior people-leadership experience and knowledge of equitable employment, compensation, performance, and workplace investigations.
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Cultural humility and discretion, with a commitment to fair, respectful workplace culture.
Board of Directors: Legal
Term: Three years, eligible for one additional term (two-term limit, six years maximum)
Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors
Time: Board commitments plus approximately 1–3 hours per month for specialty work and consultation
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Role Purpose
Bring a legal and risk-informed perspective to governance so WoW can pursue its mission responsibly, protect the people it serves, and meet its obligations.
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About Women of the World
Women of the World (WoW) supports refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking women as they build self-reliance, economic security, and a voice in the community. Board members advance this mission with respect for each woman’s dignity, strengths, culture, and right to shape her own future.
Targeted Contributions
Please note: board service provides governance guidance and issue-spotting; it does not create an attorney-client relationship or replace retained counsel.
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Advise the Board on governance, bylaws, policies, conflicts of interest, records, delegations of authority, and other nonprofit compliance matters.
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Help identify legal and regulatory risks related to employment, contracts, privacy, fundraising, programs, facilities, and organizational growth.
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Review or help triage significant agreements and legal questions, identifying when specialized outside counsel is needed.
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Support periodic review of insurance, document retention, whistleblower, safeguarding, and risk-management practices.
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Promote decisions that protect confidentiality, due process, dignity, and equitable access for women from varied immigration and cultural backgrounds.
Shared Board Commitments
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Prepare for and participate actively in board and committee meetings; attend at least 75% of approximately 10 board meetings each year and serve on at least one committee.
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Attend orientation and the annual board retreat, and support WoW’s signature events when possible.
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Use sound judgment in strategy, policy, financial oversight, and evaluation of organizational impact.
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Act as an informed ambassador; support fundraising and relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners; make a personally meaningful annual contribution.
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Protect confidentiality, disclose conflicts, and fulfill the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience: decide diligently, put WoW first, and follow its mission and the law.
Desired Expertise
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Attorney in good standing or senior legal professional with relevant experience; Utah nonprofit, employment, privacy, immigration, or contract experience is especially useful.
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Ability to explain legal risk and options plainly while distinguishing legal requirements from policy choices.
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Sound judgment, discretion, cultural humility, and commitment to mission-centered governance.
Board of Directors: Public Relations
Term: Three years, eligible for one additional term (two-term limit, six years maximum)
Reports to: Board Chair and Board of Directors
Time: Board commitments plus approximately 1–3 hours per month for specialty work and consultation
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Role Purpose
Strengthen WoW’s public voice and reputation through accurate, dignified, and culturally responsive communications that center the agency of the women WoW serves.
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About Women of the World
Women of the World (WoW) supports refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking women as they build self-reliance, economic security, and a voice in the community. Board members advance this mission with respect for each woman’s dignity, strengths, culture, and right to shape her own future.
Targeted Contributions
Please note: this is a governance-level advisory role — providing strategic counsel to the Board — not a hands-on marketing, production, or day-to-day communications role.
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Advise on communications strategy, audience priorities, messaging, media relations, and reputation management.
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Help translate WoW’s mission, programs, and impact into clear messages for community members, donors, partners, and public officials.
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Review significant campaigns, public statements, and media opportunities for accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with WoW’s values.
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Support ethical storytelling practices, including informed consent, privacy, trauma awareness, and avoidance of stereotypes or savior narratives.
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Prepare Board and staff leaders for interviews and high-visibility events; provide guidance during sensitive or crisis communications.
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Expand relationships with media, communications professionals, community voices, and culturally specific outlets.
Shared Board Commitments
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Prepare for and participate actively in board and committee meetings; attend at least 75% of approximately 10 board meetings each year and serve on at least one committee.
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Attend orientation and the annual board retreat, and support WoW’s signature events when possible.
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Use sound judgment in strategy, policy, financial oversight, and evaluation of organizational impact.
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Act as an informed ambassador; support fundraising and relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners; make a personally meaningful annual contribution.
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Protect confidentiality, disclose conflicts, and fulfill the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience: decide diligently, put WoW first, and follow its mission and the law.
Desired Expertise
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Experience in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, or community engagement.
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Strong writing and message judgment, with experience serving diverse audiences and managing sensitive information.
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Commitment to inclusive language, informed consent, and communications that preserve dignity and agency.