Board Member

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Provide governance at the organizational level and oversee fiscal matters.

• Evaluate the organizational strategy and offer thought leadership.

• Assist in strategic fundraising efforts.

• Counsel and mentor the Executive Director and O2 team in crafting and executing the strategic plan.

• Approve annual budgets, audit reports, and significant business decisions.

• Fulfill legal and fiduciary obligations.

• Assess organizational performance and effectiveness in achieving its mission.

• Recruit, support, and assess the Executive Director.

• Aid in the recruitment of new board members.

• Consult with board members regarding their roles and evaluate overall Board performance.

• Monitor key geographic and sectoral opportunities and challenges.

• Serve as an ambassador for Ocean Outcomes, embodying its values and culture.

• Ensure a commitment to diversity within the board and staff.

• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan and business model.

• Support the management of consulting services and income-generating activities.

• View O2 as a philanthropic priority through annual charitable contributions based on capacity and cultural considerations.

• Assist in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Attend quarterly Board meetings, aiming for one in-person meeting each year in the Portland, Oregon area.

• Actively engage in a committee meeting approximately every three months.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional and/or lived experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including Taiwan and South Korea.

• Familiarity with fishworker organizations and fishworker rights.

• Background in large/industrial-scale or small-scale fisheries.

• Experience in social change, environmental advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility.

• Proficient in strategy development, measurement, and evaluation.

• Knowledge of international law and policy/international relations.

• Experience in human rights due diligence, corporate social responsibility, and promoting decent work.

• Established relationships within the funding community, including foundations, corporations, or high-net-worth individuals.

• Strong diplomatic skills with a natural ability to build relationships and facilitate consensus among diverse groups.

• A collaborative mindset, along with an interest in practical problem-solving and strategic development.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of O2’s beneficiaries.

• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Previous leadership experience in nonprofit or public benefit organizations is advantageous.

• Willingness to serve a minimum of two terms, representing a commitment of four years.

• Active participation in either the Governance or Finance committee.

🏝️ Benefits

• Service on O2’s Board of Directors is unpaid, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation expenses related to board members’ responsibilities.

• Opportunity to acquire new knowledge, experiences, insights, and connections through O2’s initiatives and relationships.