Position Summary
Wevise is seeking a visionary, charismatic volunteer CEO to serve as the face and voice of our movement,
leading with purpose, urgency, and a clear mandate: fund our future.
This is a high-impact, part-time role that requires a minimum one-year commitment of 15-20 hours per week,
ideal for a leader ready to drive growth and increase visibility. The CEO will act as a chief fundraiser, strategic
builder, and evangelist, committed to securing six-figure annual funding while rallying community, board, and
philanthropic support. You will lead a lean, all-volunteer team while laying the foundation for a future paid
executive transition.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development (Primary Focus – 50%)
- Build and execute a dynamic, multi-channel fundraising strategy targeting individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors, leveraging storytelling, relationships, and board collaboration.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, funders, and grantmakers.
Visibility & Advocacy (20%)
- Serve as Chief Evangelist, a compelling spokesperson representing Wevise at conferences, media interviews, public forums, and fundraising events.
- Build strategic partnerships with tech companies, diversity advocates, and philanthropic leaders to amplify our mission.
- Represent Wevise across digital platforms, including public messaging, press outreach, and thought leadership.
Strategic & Organizational Leadership (30%)
- Guide the execution of the strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team.
- Uphold legal and ethical standards for 501(c)(3) governance and reporting.
- Champion a future vision that includes growth toward a paid structure.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of building relationships that lead to sales, or experience with nonprofit or cause-based fundraising, with demonstrated success securing major gifts or six-figure support.
- Passionate about equity in tech, inclusive mentorship, and digital empowerment.
- Bold communicator with public speaking, media, or advocacy experience.
- Self-starter comfortable building and leading in a lean, fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
- Natural team leader – ensuring communication, unity, and shared vision with executive leadership.
- Required: experience in a nonprofit as a volunteer or other role. Strongly desired: experience with leading volunteers.
Structure & Future Path
- This is a volunteer executive role with a minimum one-year term.
- Requires 15–20 hours per week with flexibility based on fundraising and visibility demands.
- Remote-first; in-person engagement encouraged for select donor or media events.
- This role is intended to evolve into a paid executive leadership position as Wevise scales.
What You’ll Gain
- An opportunity to create your legacy as a leader passionate about tech equity and inclusion.
- A network of innovators, philanthropists, and mission-driven leaders.
- The chance to leave a lasting impact—and shape the next generation of inclusive tech leadership.
Apply here: Volunteer Application Form
Wevise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds to apply.