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The League of Women Voters Austin Area (LWV-AA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.


We’re looking for leaders

LWV-AA is looking for committed leaders who have experience in the community, business, government, philanthropy, or nonprofits and a passion for our work to serve on the 2023-2024 Board.  Apply today using this application form to express your interest in Board membership. Applications are due March 31, 2023 for Board service beginning June 2023.  

 

Board Member Responsibilities:

  • Active Participation: Regularly attend and actively participate in Board meetings and calls. The Board meets in the evening on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, . Between meetings, each Board member assumes responsibilities for their area and may also chair committee meetings dependent on their role. Board members must be current members of LWV-AA.

  • Governance and Due Diligence: Be well-versed in the organization's mission, programs, goals, finances, policies, by-laws, challenges, and possibilities. Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws and monitor the Board's own effectiveness, structure and roles.

  • Planning and Leadership: Ensure effective organizational planning in order to advance the mission and to carry out the program as adopted by the national convention, the state convention, and the annual meeting.

  • External Relations: Serve as an effective ambassador for the organization among diverse communities and encourage the growth of the LWV-AA member base.  

 

Specific positions we are recruiting for:

  • Vice President Community & Policy - Coordinates the Leagues educational outreach to members and the public

  • Director Advocacy - Organizes educational events and candidate forums

  • Director Development - Produces the Making Democracy Work Dinner and other fundraising events

  • Director Voter Guide Editor - Coordinates production of Austin Area Voter Guides

  • Director Voter Registration - Coordinates voter registration drives in Austin and Travis County


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Email: lwvaustin@lwvaustin.org
Phone 512-451-6710
LWV Austin Area
3908 Avenue B,
Austin, TX 78751

The League of Women Voters Austin Area is proud to be a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The League of Women Voters Austin Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and tax exempt organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable under the law. Tax identification number:
81-3447172
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