The Nominating Committee of the League of Women Voters of California is excited to announce that applications for the next League of Women Voters of California Board of Directors are now being accepted. Click here to Nominate someone or apply!
The Nominating Committee is seeking applicants and nominees that are:
- Passionate about the mission and work of the state League – strengthening our democracy statewide and building a more just and equitable California for all people who live here.
- Ready to leverage your skills, experience, and network – in and outside of the League to create a stronger organization.
- Able to envision the California League’s future power and influence
- Committed to a league that walks the talk of our diversity, equity, and inclusion values and to understanding the broad ecosystem of organizations that the LWVC works within
- Experienced in executive leadership, fundraising, finance, communications/media, philanthropy, community building, diversity/equity/inclusion, and/or non-profit governance.
Join the Nominating Committee and LWVC Board members for some quick conversations to learn about serving on the LWVC Board from current board members and to have your questions answered!
About Board Service:
The LWVC Board believes in and strives for a culture of inclusion, belonging, collaboration, and continuous learning. We act as a collective, providing strategic leadership and direction to the LWVC. We respect the League staff as experts and professionals. We work in close, collegial partnership with the staff and each other to move the LWVC forward. On this board, every voice matters. We believe in bringing our opinions, expertise, and perspectives, and leaving our egos at the door. We understand that the LWVC serves the public and we strive to hear many voices to inform ourselves in doing so. We welcome varying points of view to ensure that we have full discussions and consider all perspectives when we are making decisions. We do not shy away from difficult conversations, but we approach them with respect and open minds. We serve with humility, a sense of humor, and support each other and our staff.
To learn more about serving on the LWVC Board, check out these FAQs and the Job Description.
About the League of Women Voters of California
The League of Women Voters of California is a 501(c) 4 grassroots membership nonprofit working to build a more equitable California for all who live here. We are a nonpartisan organization, which means that we do not support or oppose candidates or political parties. However, we are a political organization and we work to engage all Californians in acting on the issues that matter to them, to build political power and voice in communities historically underrepresented in the halls of government, to enact solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our state, and to drive every eligible voter to cast their ballot. We are an intersectional, inclusive, and multi-issue organization.
We have a powerful member based network of over 60 local, grassroots Leagues across the state who work on local issues, develop and train local civic leaders, and organize around critical policy and social issues. We use an integrated voter engagement model, which research shows is one of the best ways to increase voter turnout and civic participation. Integrated Voter Engagement means that we work on the ground in our communities year round to engage people in issues and advocacy, and do not just reach out to our communities leading up to elections. But we ramp up our efforts in election years to fully engage people to turn out, vote, and use their power.
Our sister 501(c)3 organization, the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund is fully focused on countering mis/disinformation, community education, voter engagement, and closing the voter/civic participation gap in California.
Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. You can apply yourself, or nominate another leader to serve on the LWVC Board of Directors or Nominating Committee.
To learn more, nominate someone, or apply, click here!
