Interested in Joining W.o.M.a.N as a Board Member?

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Please note: All board positions are volunteer-based and unpaid.

Thank you for your interest in serving as a founding board member of W.o.M.a.N (Working on Making a New Woman). We are a new, healing-centered, community-rooted nonprofit based in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to help women reclaim their self-worth, confidence, and voice through holistic and spiritually grounded programming.

While our home base is in Richmond, Virginia, W.o.M.a.N is a growing movement with board members and collaborators from multiple states who are helping us build programs, partnerships, and community connections locally and beyond.

Though not a religious nonprofit, we include Christian prayer in our board meetings and public gatherings as part of our grounding practice. As a founding board member, you will play a vital role in planning, designing, and approving initiatives that shape the vision, culture, and foundation of W.o.M.a.N for years to come.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our mission and values, and who are comfortable participating in a spiritually guided, faith-grounded space.

If this resonates with you, please complete the application below so we can learn more about your interests and how you would like to contribute.

Open Board Positions

We are currently seeking purpose-driven leaders with relevant professional or lived experience for the following volunteer-based and unpaid roles:

Board Development & Fundraising Lead (prior experience required)

Leads donor engagement, sponsorship development, and fundraising campaigns. Helps plan, design, and approve fundraising strategies that build a strong giving culture within the board and community while supporting donor recognition and fundraising events.

Grant Development & Compliance Chair 

(prior experience required)

Oversees grant research, proposal writing, and fund tracking. Works collaboratively with leadership to plan, design, and approve funding strategies. Ensures compliance with funder requirements and reporting deadlines to maintain transparency and accountability.

Marketing & Social Media Chair (communications or nonprofit marketing experience preferred)

Develops and manages W.o.M.a.N.’s public presence through storytelling, digital marketing, and brand awareness. Helps plan, design, and approve outreach campaigns that share our programs and impact across platforms.

Director of Wellness & Coaching Programs (experience in women’s wellness, personal development, or coaching preferred)

Guides the planning, design, and delivery of programs like Self-Worth Building Blocks and Healing to Wholeness. Supports facilitator training, program evaluation, and participant engagement.

Director of Trauma & Healing Initiatives 

(ideal for a licensed therapist, counselor, or trauma specialist experienced in women’s healing, empowerment, or holistic mental health)

Provides expertise and oversight for trauma-informed healing programs. Works with leadership to plan, design, and approve safe, empowering initiatives for the women we serve.

Member/Volunteer Engagement Chair (experience in HR, volunteer coordination, or community engagement preferred)

Builds and sustains our volunteer network, ensuring members and supporters feel connected, appreciated, and aligned with W.o.M.a.N.’s mission and values. Helps plan, design, and approve volunteer engagement strategies that strengthen our community.

Community Engagement & Events Chair (experience in outreach, partnership development, or event planning preferred)

Leads outreach efforts, community collaborations, and special events. Works closely with Marketing and Fundraising to plan, design, and approve events that build visibility and deepen relationships with local partners, organizations, and supporters.

Board Commitment

Board members serve as active ambassadors for W.o.M.a.N., attending regular meetings, participating in strategic planning, and contributing their unique skills to help grow our mission.

Each board member plays a collaborative role in planning, designing, and approving the programs, policies, and partnerships that bring our vision to life.

We welcome women and allies from all backgrounds who are passionate about emotional wellness, empowerment, and healing-centered leadership.