FUNCTION: the WIN Board of Directors (BoD) is responsible for the strategic direction of WIN, including:

• Building WIN’s membership and the resulting Grants Pool
• Setting policies, assigning priorities, and exercising leadership that will help WIN achieve its mission, goals, and objectives.
• Establishing the structures needed to fulfill WIN’s purpose and support the values of collective giving.
• Manage WIN’s finances and approve the budget.

TIME COMMITMENT: The BoD is active year round; regular board meetings are monthly and committee meetings are ad hoc. BoD members are encouraged to actively participate in WIN functions. BoD members serve a 2-year term and can be re-elected. An average time commitment is approximately 15-20 hours/month. 

COMMENT:  The WIN Board is comprised of women who are motivated to guide WIN to new levels of excellence in delivering our mission to "make a significant impact in New Hanover County."  Board members bring a strategic mindset, a get it done approach, and strong interpersonal skills, combined with a collaborative, inclusive style.  A genuine curiosity about the issues facing our community and an open mind about innovative and effective forms of philanthropy are assets to the Board.

CONTACT: If you are a current member, click here to see a more detailed description of the BoD roles, application process and timelines.  If you are not a member, please consider joining WIN!