Volunteer: Vice ChairCOMMITMENT 6–8 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Vice Chair is the Board Chair's right hand and VLL's governance lead. In addition to stepping in for the Chair when needed, this role owns the board's most important long-term asset: its own health. WHAT YOU'LL DO Act as primary backup when the Chair is unavailable — assume all Chair duties as needed Lead board recruitment, screening, and succession planning Manage board member onboarding and orientation for incoming directors Monitor board member engagement and track terms, renewals, and class rotations Coordinate the annual board self-evaluation process Lead emergency and long-term ED succession planning in partnership with the full board WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience with governance, organizational leadership, or nonprofit board service A strategic thinker with an eye for talent and fit Process-oriented and reliable — someone who follows through on commitments Comfortable leading recruitment conversations and navigating difficult ones Respected in our professional and civic community Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Deep governance experience in a founding-stage nonprofit The chance to shape VLL's board culture from the very beginning A network of mission-aligned civic leaders across Southeastern NC Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested, please complete this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab COMMITMENT 6–8 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Vice Chair is the Board Chair's right hand and VLL's governance lead. In addition to stepping in for the Chair when needed, this role owns the board's most important long-term asset: its own health. WHAT YOU'LL DO Act as primary backup when the Chair is unavailable — assume all Chair duties as needed Lead board recruitment, screening, and succession planning Manage board member onboarding and orientation for incoming directors Monitor board member engagement and track terms, renewals, and class rotations Coordinate the annual board self-evaluation process Lead emergency and long-term ED succession planning in partnership with the full board WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience with governance, organizational leadership, or nonprofit board service A strategic thinker with an eye for talent and fit Process-oriented and reliable — someone who follows through on commitments Comfortable leading recruitment conversations and navigating difficult ones Respected in our professional and civic community Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Deep governance experience in a founding-stage nonprofit The chance to shape VLL's board culture from the very beginning A network of mission-aligned civic leaders across Southeastern NC Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested, please complete this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: TreasurerCOMMITMENT 6–8 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Full Board TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Treasurer is VLL's fiscal health and integrity officer. You don't manage the day-to-day bookkeeping — but you do make sure the financial infrastructure is sound, the board understands the numbers, and the organization meets every compliance requirement. In a founding-stage nonprofit, this role also means helping build the financial systems from scratch. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work with VLL's financial staff or bookkeeper on all fiscal matters Develop and monitor the annual operating budget Present financial statements at every board meeting in a format the full board can understand Ensure compliance with all tax filing requirements, including Form 990 Oversee the annual audit or financial review process Monitor internal financial controls and banking relationships Guide reserve fund and capital management policy Advise on grant financial reporting requirements WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR CPA, CFO, controller, banker, or financial executive Nonprofit financial experience helpful Able to read, interpret, and present financials to a non-finance audience Familiar with Form 990 and grant financial reporting requirements Detail-oriented, reliable, and process-minded No conflicts with VLL's banking relationships or vendors Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN The chance to build financial systems for a new nonprofit from day one Visibility with funders, foundations, and the broader philanthropic community in New Hanover County A meaningful governance role in an organization built to last Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested, please complete this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab COMMITMENT 6–8 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Full Board TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Treasurer is VLL's fiscal health and integrity officer. You don't manage the day-to-day bookkeeping — but you do make sure the financial infrastructure is sound, the board understands the numbers, and the organization meets every compliance requirement. In a founding-stage nonprofit, this role also means helping build the financial systems from scratch. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work with VLL's financial staff or bookkeeper on all fiscal matters Develop and monitor the annual operating budget Present financial statements at every board meeting in a format the full board can understand Ensure compliance with all tax filing requirements, including Form 990 Oversee the annual audit or financial review process Monitor internal financial controls and banking relationships Guide reserve fund and capital management policy Advise on grant financial reporting requirements WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR CPA, CFO, controller, banker, or financial executive Nonprofit financial experience helpful Able to read, interpret, and present financials to a non-finance audience Familiar with Form 990 and grant financial reporting requirements Detail-oriented, reliable, and process-minded No conflicts with VLL's banking relationships or vendors Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN The chance to build financial systems for a new nonprofit from day one Visibility with funders, foundations, and the broader philanthropic community in New Hanover County A meaningful governance role in an organization built to last Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested, please complete this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: SecretaryCOMMITMENT 4–6 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Secretary is VLL's official records and legal compliance officer. You are the keeper of the institutional memory — ensuring that what the board decides gets accurately recorded, that the organization stays in compliance, and that the documents and systems are in place for VLL to operate with integrity. This role works in close coordination with the Executive Director on meeting logistics. WHAT YOU'LL DO Record accurate, official minutes of all board meetings Ensure bylaws are followed and kept current; flag needed updates to the board Manage and maintain all official board documents Handle official board correspondence and legal notices Track board member terms, elections, and renewals Maintain the Conflict of Interest disclosure file and compliance calendar Support new board member onboarding and orientation WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Highly organized with strong written communication skills Experience with governance and/or documentation Discreet, confidential, and reliable by nature Comfortable with digital tools and document management systems Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Hands-on governance experience in a founding-stage nonprofit The opportunity to help shape organizational systems that will last for years A meaningful civic role in a community-centered organization Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested in this role, please apply using this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab COMMITMENT 4–6 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Secretary is VLL's official records and legal compliance officer. You are the keeper of the institutional memory — ensuring that what the board decides gets accurately recorded, that the organization stays in compliance, and that the documents and systems are in place for VLL to operate with integrity. This role works in close coordination with the Executive Director on meeting logistics. WHAT YOU'LL DO Record accurate, official minutes of all board meetings Ensure bylaws are followed and kept current; flag needed updates to the board Manage and maintain all official board documents Handle official board correspondence and legal notices Track board member terms, elections, and renewals Maintain the Conflict of Interest disclosure file and compliance calendar Support new board member onboarding and orientation WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Highly organized with strong written communication skills Experience with governance and/or documentation Discreet, confidential, and reliable by nature Comfortable with digital tools and document management systems Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Hands-on governance experience in a founding-stage nonprofit The opportunity to help shape organizational systems that will last for years A meaningful civic role in a community-centered organization Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested in this role, please apply using this formal application. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Member-at-Large: Development & Fundraising LeadCOMMITMENT 8–10 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 2-year director term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Member-at-Large: Development & Fundraising Lead is VLL's primary catalyst for fundraising and community outreach at the board level. This role requires someone who knows the Cape Fear philanthropic landscape, is energized by donor cultivation, and is ready to model what board-level fundraising looks like for the rest of the board. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and coordinate board-level fundraising campaigns Identify, cultivate, and steward individual donors Find grant opportunities and connect the Executive Director to funders Model and coach 'the ask' for fellow board members Act as an active community ambassador for VLL Support planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Established relationships with local and regional funders Comfortable making and coaching others to make the ask Energized by donor cultivation and community engagement A natural storyteller and community ambassador Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN The opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy of a new community institution from day one Deep relationships with the philanthropic leaders of Southeastern NC A platform to expand your network while doing meaningful civic work Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested in this role, please formally apply here. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab COMMITMENT 8–10 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Board Chair TERM LENGTH 2-year director term LOCATION Wilmington NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Member-at-Large: Development & Fundraising Lead is VLL's primary catalyst for fundraising and community outreach at the board level. This role requires someone who knows the Cape Fear philanthropic landscape, is energized by donor cultivation, and is ready to model what board-level fundraising looks like for the rest of the board. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and coordinate board-level fundraising campaigns Identify, cultivate, and steward individual donors Find grant opportunities and connect the Executive Director to funders Model and coach 'the ask' for fellow board members Act as an active community ambassador for VLL Support planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Established relationships with local and regional funders Comfortable making and coaching others to make the ask Energized by donor cultivation and community engagement A natural storyteller and community ambassador Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years WHAT YOU'LL GAIN The opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy of a new community institution from day one Deep relationships with the philanthropic leaders of Southeastern NC A platform to expand your network while doing meaningful civic work Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab If interested in this role, please formally apply here. Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board ChairCOMMITMENT 8–10 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Full Board TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington, NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Board Chair is the chief governing officer of VLL's Board of Directors. In a founding-stage organization, this role carries particular weight — you set the tone for how the board works and serve as the primary governance partner to the Executive Director. This is a hands-on leadership role. WHAT YOU'LL DO Facilitate all board meetings — set the pace, hold the agenda, ensure every voice is heard, and maintain a healthy board culture Develop meeting agendas collaboratively with the Executive Director Participate in the board's annual strategic planning process and monitor progress against goals Serve as the primary public spokesperson for the board Oversee and lead the annual Executive Director performance evaluation Act as a governance partner and thought partner to the Executive Director Cultivate relationships with major donors, funders, and community partners WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR A seasoned nonprofit, civic, or executive leader known and respected across the Cape Fear region Prior board chair or senior leadership experience Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills, comfortable with conflict and able to move groups forward, collaborative by nature — not a micromanager Genuine passion for volunteerism and community building A network that opens doors to funders and decision-makers Comfortable with financial oversight and nonprofit governance Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years A note on commitment: The Board Chair role requires genuine availability — monthly check-ins with the Executive Director, advance preparation for every meeting, and active community presence on VLL's behalf. We are building something new and need a Chair who is invested in that process from the ground up. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN A front-row seat in building a first-of-its-kind organization in Southeastern NC Deep partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and business leaders across the region The opportunity to leave a visible and lasting mark on how this community serves Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab COMMITMENT 8–10 hrs/month BOARD MEETINGS 4+ per year REPORTS TO Full Board TERM LENGTH 1-year officer term LOCATION Wilmington, NC ABOUT THIS ROLE The Board Chair is the chief governing officer of VLL's Board of Directors. In a founding-stage organization, this role carries particular weight — you set the tone for how the board works and serve as the primary governance partner to the Executive Director. This is a hands-on leadership role. WHAT YOU'LL DO Facilitate all board meetings — set the pace, hold the agenda, ensure every voice is heard, and maintain a healthy board culture Develop meeting agendas collaboratively with the Executive Director Participate in the board's annual strategic planning process and monitor progress against goals Serve as the primary public spokesperson for the board Oversee and lead the annual Executive Director performance evaluation Act as a governance partner and thought partner to the Executive Director Cultivate relationships with major donors, funders, and community partners WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR A seasoned nonprofit, civic, or executive leader known and respected across the Cape Fear region Prior board chair or senior leadership experience Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills, comfortable with conflict and able to move groups forward, collaborative by nature — not a micromanager Genuine passion for volunteerism and community building A network that opens doors to funders and decision-makers Comfortable with financial oversight and nonprofit governance Has lived and worked in New Hanover County for at least 5-10 years A note on commitment: The Board Chair role requires genuine availability — monthly check-ins with the Executive Director, advance preparation for every meeting, and active community presence on VLL's behalf. We are building something new and need a Chair who is invested in that process from the ground up. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN A front-row seat in building a first-of-its-kind organization in Southeastern NC Deep partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and business leaders across the region The opportunity to leave a visible and lasting mark on how this community serves Recognition as a founding board leader of The Volunteer Leadership Lab Agency: The Volunteer Leadership Lab Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board of Young Professionals MemberThe Board of Young Professionals (BYP) of Communities In Schools of Cape Fear introduces young professionals to the programs and work of CIS. The group is made up of professionals who are interested in giving back to their community, while gaining valuable board membership experience. The goal is to promote the mission of CIS Cape Fear through volunteer, advocacy, and fundraising activities. If you’re interested in joining the Board of Young Professionals, please complete the BYP Application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEt2ten7zR718qlkQjp6LhSpf4QXYeSdjlll_PtVkCBemAEQ/viewform Agency: Communities In Schools of Cape Fear The Board of Young Professionals (BYP) of Communities In Schools of Cape Fear introduces young professionals to the programs and work of CIS. The group is made up of professionals who are interested in giving back to their community, while gaining valuable board membership experience. The goal is to promote the mission of CIS Cape Fear through volunteer, advocacy, and fundraising activities. If you’re interested in joining the Board of Young Professionals, please complete the BYP Application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEt2ten7zR718qlkQjp6LhSpf4QXYeSdjlll_PtVkCBemAEQ/viewform Agency: Communities In Schools of Cape Fear Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board of Advisors/Board of DirectorsIndependentWorks is seeking individuals who would be willing to dedicate time and energy to our mission: creating a safe, affordable, interdependent housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Board of Advisors and Directors currently meeteets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 PM - in-person at the Harrelson Center, with a Zoom option. We are particularly interested in people with legal, accounting, construction, fund-raising, and development backgrounds, though we would welcome anyone with a strong interest in creating both a sense of community for people with disabilities, and eventually an actual housing communty. IndependentWorks is entirely run by volunteers, and members of the Board of Directors and Advisors not only put in time at the board meetings, but often participate in our regular events. Agency: IndependentWorks IndependentWorks is seeking individuals who would be willing to dedicate time and energy to our mission: creating a safe, affordable, interdependent housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Board of Advisors and Directors currently meeteets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 PM - in-person at the Harrelson Center, with a Zoom option. We are particularly interested in people with legal, accounting, construction, fund-raising, and development backgrounds, though we would welcome anyone with a strong interest in creating both a sense of community for people with disabilities, and eventually an actual housing communty. IndependentWorks is entirely run by volunteers, and members of the Board of Directors and Advisors not only put in time at the board meetings, but often participate in our regular events. Agency: IndependentWorks Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28401 Allow Groups: No |