Volunteer: Chief Executive Officer

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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.

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