Board Member - Global Financial Inclusion Non-Profit

Role Purpose:

Join the Board of Directors of a global non-profit institution dedicated to advancing financial inclusion in vulnerable communities. This organization integrates microfinance with social impact strategies to empower families and promote sustainable livelihoods. As a Board Member, you will provide strategic governance, contribute your professional expertise, and champion the mission of expanding access to responsible financial services that uplift lives around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and fiduciary governance to support organizational growth and impact.
• Participate in quarterly Board meetings (two in-person and two virtual per year), including committee work and immersive site visits in operational regions.
• Serve on at least one Board committee (Audit & Risk, Governance & Nominating, Executive, or Impact).
• Contribute to shaping long-term financial inclusion strategies in underserved regions.
• Represent and advocate for the organizations mission in your professional and personal networks.
• Support fundraising efforts by leveraging relationships and making an annual personal contribution.
• Engage in special initiatives aligned with your expertise and geographic presence.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership in banking, microfinance, fintech, or related financial sectors.
• Deep understanding of Latin American markets.
• Prior Board experience or executive-level governance responsibilities preferred.
• Exposure to regulated financial environments or experience with donor-driven programs is an asset.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of financial inclusion models and global economic development.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, especially with major donors or philanthropic partners.
• Cross-cultural communication and collaboration across global, diverse teams.

Soft Skills:

• High integrity and alignment with purpose-driven leadership.
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to influence at the highest levels.
• Passion for community impact, social equity, and sustainable development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Effective participation in Board and committee meetings.
• Strategic input in high-impact financial inclusion initiatives.
• Annual personal financial contribution and successful donor engagement.
• Advocacy outcomes and visibility raised for the organization.

Location & Modality:

• Remote with international travel (2 in-person Board meetings annually).
• Candidates from Latin America or with strong LATAM experience are highly encouraged.

Organizational Culture & Values:

This non-profit operates on values of transparency, integrity, compassion, and results-driven service. It partners closely with global humanitarian networks to serve marginalized populations and prioritizes ethical, faith-aligned leadership. Board Members are expected to embody and promote these values through their engagement.

Compensation & Commitment:

• This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses (travel, lodging) will be covered.
• The term is three years, renewable up to three times (maximum of nine years).
• Estimated annual time commitment: ~1012 days.

Confidentiality Notice:

All applications and related communications will be treated as strictly confidential and used solely for the purposes of Board Member selection.