Volunteer- Volunteer Board Member – Legal Expertise; Law; Three- Term

About WOCOTM

Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization founded on the vision of healing, empowerment, and transformation for women and families who have been historically marginalized. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to create pathways of support, education, and leadership for women of color—especially those impacted by poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and systemic injustice.

Volunteering with WOCOTM is more than giving back—it’s becoming part of a movement. When you join us, you support a grassroots force for change. Whether your skills are in administration, outreach, mentorship, mental health, event planning, or simply showing up, you are needed, and your impact is real.

Join us in helping women and communities heal, rise, and move forward.

Organization
:
Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM)

Position Type
:
Volunteer Board Member

Term Length
:
Three (3) Years

Location
:
Remote

WOCOTM is seeking a qualified and mission‑aligned Volunteer Board Member with Legal Expertise to provide guidance on legal, compliance, governance, and risk management matters. This Board Member will help ensure the organization operates in accordance with nonprofit laws, ethical standards, and best governance practices.

This is a governance role
. The Board Member will provide strategic oversight and high-level legal insight but will not serve as personal or organizational legal counsel unless separately retained.

Board Members serve a three‑year term and are voting members of the Board of Directors.

• Provide guidance on nonprofit governance, bylaws, and policy development
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations
• Review and advise on contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements (as needed)
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Support ethical decision‑making and fiduciary responsibilities of the Board

• Assist in reviewing and updating organizational policies (e.g., conflict of interest, whistle blower, document retention, governance policies)
• Ensure Board practices align with nonprofit governance standards
• Support compliance related to fundraising, grant management, and reporting

• Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Serve on relevant committees (e.g., Governance, Executive, Risk Management)
• Contribute to strategic discussions and organizational decision‑making
• Act as an ambassador for WOCOTM within professional networks

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution
• Licensed attorney in good standing (state license preferred but not required if retired/inactive and serving in advisory capacity)
• Knowledge of nonprofit law, governance, compliance, or public policy
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or community‑based entities preferred
• Strong analytical, ethical, and strategic thinking skills
• Commitment to advancing equity and community empowerment
• Know how to use Microsoft 365
• Board dues

• Attend regular Board meetings (monthly or quarterly)
• Participate in committee work as assigned
• Estimated time commitment: 4–8 hours per month

• Integrity and sound judgment
• Strong understanding of governance and fiduciary duties
• Clear and practical communication of legal concepts
• Commitment to ethical leadership and accountability
• Collaborative and mission‑driven approach

• Help strengthen governance and legal integrity of a growing nonprofit
• Use your legal expertise to support women, girls, and underserved communities
• Contribute to long‑term organizational sustainability and impact
• Expand leadership experience in nonprofit governance

• California‑specific nonprofit laws
• North Carolina nonprofit laws
• Nonprofit NGO laws
• Include a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure requirement
• Help in developing a Governance & Legal Committee Charter

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