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Empowering Women through Career Growth, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Development

BOARD RECRUITMENT Information Packet

Thank you for considering board service with She Lives Out Loud.

Please review this packet carefully before completing the application

Welcome from the Founder

Thank you for taking the time to consider serving on the board of She Lives Out Loud.

This organization was built on a conviction: that every woman — especially those who have been displaced from the lives they once knew — carries within her the strength, brilliance, and purpose to rebuild and rise. Our role is to walk alongside her with the skills, resources, and community she needs to do exactly that.

Board service with SLOL is more than a title. It is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the direction, impact, and legacy of an organization devoted to empowering women to live boldly. Our board members bring time, talent, treasure, and expertise — and they bring their whole selves to the work.

This packet is designed to help you understand what board service with us looks like, what we ask of our board members, and the positions we are currently recruiting to fill. We encourage you to read it carefully before deciding whether to apply. Whether the answer is yes, not yet, or yes — but in a different capacity, your honest reflection is welcome.

It’s your season to Elevate. We’re honored you’re considering this journey with us.

— LaShawanda Moore, Founder

About She Lives Out Loud

Our Mission

She Lives Out Loud Nonprofit empowers displaced women by equipping them with the necessary skills, access to resources, and community support to rebuild their lives through entrepreneurial endeavors and career advancement.

 

Who We Serve

Women navigating major life transitions — whether emerging from displacement, rebuilding after loss, or stepping boldly into a new chapter. We meet them with practical tools for career growth, entrepreneurship, and personal development, grounded in faith and a community of women walking the same road.

 

Our Core Values

✦ Faith & Spiritual Foundation

✦ Authentic Identity

✦ Transformation & Growth

✦ Legacy Building

✦ Community & Support

 

Our Brand Voice

Empowering, sincere, faith-filled, vibrant, encouraging, and purpose-driven. Always speaks to identity, growth, and community.

 

Our Voice Pillars

💜 Faithful — Always grounded in God’s truth

💜 Freeing — Encourages spiritual and emotional liberation

💜 Fierce — Bold in tone and unapologetic in purpose

💜 Forward-Focused — Inspires action and legacy

“Embrace who you are. Elevate where you're going.”

The Board Member Commitment

Board service with She Lives Out Loud reflects a commitment of time, talent, treasure, and expertise. We ask every board member — officer or general — to fulfill this role with integrity, enthusiasm, and accountability.

Please review each area below carefully. These commitments apply to all board members.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly board meetings and actively participate in discussions and decision-making
  • Provide strategic oversight to guide the mission, vision, and goals of SLOL
  • Help develop and adhere to the bylaws of the organization
  • Assist with the design of the application process for program participants
  • Offer resource recommendations to support participants’ growth and development
  • Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to expand financial capacity
  • Advocate for the mission within your network and the broader community
  • Ensure financial accountability by understanding budgets, reports, and financial health
  • Attend and support organizational events as an ambassador and leader
  • Serve as a board officer or mentor, if desired and appropriate

Time Commitment

  • Initial / launch phase: a weekly time commitment to support early development and planning
  • Ongoing service: a monthly time commitment for board activities, meetings, and engagement
  • Attendance at special events, fundraisers, and gatherings hosted by the organization
  • Board term of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal
  • •  Help recruit and onboard a successor at least 6 months before your term ends to ensure smooth turnover

Financial Commitment (“Give or Get”)

  • $500 annual financial commitment, through a personal gift, secured contributions from others (“give or get”), or a combination
  • 50% ($250) due upon signing the Board Member Commitment Statement
  • Remaining 50% ($250) due 3 months after joining the board
  • Event tickets, raffle purchases, and merchandise do not count toward the annual commitment
  • Employer matching gifts are encouraged to maximize support
  • All board contributions are tax deductible

Fundraising & Outreach

  • Participate actively in fundraising efforts
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit donor prospects each year
  • Sponsor an SLOL initiative, program, or participant
  • Plan or co-host a fundraiser during your board term
  • Engage your network to recruit new board members, committee volunteers, and community supporters

Specific time expectations and additional details are discussed during the interview process so we can have an honest conversation about fit and capacity.

Open Positions

She Lives Out Loud is currently recruiting for the following positions. Please review each description and consider where your skills, experience, and calling might align.

Vice President

Partners closely with the Board Chair to provide strategic leadership and steps in when the Chair is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Board Chair in setting board agendas and meeting priorities
  • Preside over board meetings in the Chair’s absence
  • Provide strategic oversight of mission, vision, and goals alongside the Chair
  • Champion fundraising and donor cultivation efforts
  • Help develop and uphold organizational bylaws and policies
  • Serve as an active ambassador in the community and the SLOL network
  •  Ready to step into the Chair role if needed

Treasurer

Safeguards the financial health of the organization and chairs the Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee.

Key Responsibilities

  • Chair the Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee
  • Review financial statements and monitor budgets and cash flow
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting to the board
  • Oversee Form 990 filings and tax compliance
  • Recommend a CPA or auditor as needed
  • Educate the board on financial health and accountability
  • Support fundraising strategy from a financial planning lens

Secretary

Maintains the official records of the board and ensures effective governance documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Record and distribute minutes for all board meetings
  • Maintain board records, bylaws, and official documents
  • Track board attendance and quorum
  • Manage board communications and meeting logistics
  • Ensure compliance with documentation and notice requirements
  • Support the Governance & Board Development Committee as needed
  • Serve as a custodian of organizational history

General Board Member

Provides strategic oversight, advocacy, and active engagement to help advance the SLOL mission. Open to professionals from all backgrounds who are passionate about empowering displaced women.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly board meetings and contribute to discussions and decisions
  • Provide strategic oversight of mission, vision, and goals
  • Serve on at least one committee aligned with your skills and interests
  • Participate in fundraising and donor cultivation efforts
  • Advocate for the mission within your network and community
  • Attend and support SLOL events as an ambassador

•  Bring your unique expertise, network, and lived experience to the work

Our Committee Structure

Much of the board’s work happens through standing committees. Every board member is expected to serve on at least one committee aligned with their skills and interests. Below is a summary of our active committees.

Committee assignments are made in conversation with the Board Chair after onboarding, based on your interests, expertise, and where the organization most needs your contribution

Programs & Impact Committee

Purpose: Ensure high-quality, mission-aligned programs that produce measurable outcomes for displaced women.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Career Cohort execution
  • Monitor participant outcomes and feedback
  • Track impact metrics and scholarships
  • Recommend program improvements

Meeting Cadence: Monthly or as needed

Key Deliverables

  • Quarterly impact summary
  • Cohort completion report

•  Program recommendations to the board

Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee

Purpose: Ensure sustainable funding through diversified fundraising and sponsorship strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute fundraising events
  • Oversee boutique fundraisers
  • Cultivate sponsors and donors
  • Track fundraising performance

Meeting Cadence: Monthly

Key Deliverables

  • Fundraising calendar
  • Sponsor pipeline
  • Monthly fundraising report

Marketing & Communications Committee

Purpose: Increase awareness, engagement, and trust through consistent messaging and storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Execute cohort marketing plan
  • Promote events and fundraisers
  • Capture testimonials and stories
  • Ensure brand consistency

Meeting Cadence: Monthly or campaign-based

Key Deliverables

  • Monthly content plan
  • Messaging toolkit

•  Impact stories

Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee

Purpose: Protect the organization’s financial health and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Review financial statements
  • Monitor budgets and cash flow
  • Oversee Form 990 filings
  • Recommend CPA or auditor

Meeting Cadence: Quarterly

Key Deliverables

  • Financial review summary

•  Compliance checklist

Governance & Board Development Committee

Purpose: Ensure an effective, accountable, and engaged board.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain bylaws and policies
  • Recruit and onboard board members
  • Conduct board evaluations
  • Clarify board expectations

Meeting Cadence: Quarterly

Key Deliverables

  • Board recruitment plan

•  Governance review summary

Next Steps:

Now that you’ve reviewed the commitment and the opportunities, take a moment to reflect.

 

Questions to Consider

  • Does the SLOL mission resonate with my values and lived experience?
  • Am I in a season of life where I can honor the time commitment?
  • Am I able to meet the financial commitment, or work with the Board Chair on an alternative arrangement?
  • Am I willing to use my network and voice to advocate for this work?
  • Which open position — or committee — most aligns with what I bring?

 

If You Are Ready to Apply

Complete the Board Member Application. You will be asked about your background, the position(s) you’re interested in, your skills, and your alignment with our mission. You will also be asked to provide two references.

 

If You Are Not Ready for Full Board Service

That is more than okay — there are other meaningful ways to contribute. You may wish to serve on a committee, volunteer for a cohort, or stay connected through our community. Please let us know, and we will share next steps.

 

If You Have Questions Before Deciding

Reach out to LaShawanda Moore, Founder, or any member of the Governance & Board Development Committee. We are happy to talk through this with you.