Voluntario Board Member with Skills in Finance, Development, Governance to Help Ensure Educational Access for Rural Young People con Educate2Envision International

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow. Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world.

About the Organization

Educate2Envision is a U.S.-based nonprofit working to expand access to quality secondary education and leadership development for rural youth in Honduras. We were founded in 2010 after recognizing that thousands of students in rural communities completed primary school but had no realistic pathway to continue their education. Today, we partner with local communities, municipalities, and national organizations to operate rural secondary schools, develop young leaders, and prepare students for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Our work goes beyond increasing access to education. We equip young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to become leaders who strengthen their communities and create lasting change. Since our founding, Educate2Envision has helped establish access to secondary education in 85 rural communities, supported more than 4,500 young people, and built a growing network of youth leaders committed to transforming the future of rural Honduras.

For more information, visit www.educate2envision.org.

About the Role

Educate2Envision is seeking mission-driven leaders to join its Board of Directors as we enter an exciting phase of organizational growth. We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in finance, accounting, investment management, banking, fundraising, philanthropy, business development, or strategic partnerships who are passionate about expanding educational opportunities for underserved youth. Our goal is to strengthen Educate2Envision's governance and long-term sustainability while expanding access to quality secondary education, leadership development, and career pathways for rural youth in Honduras.

Responsibilities

• Participating in quarterly Board meetings and serving on a Board committee.
• Providing strategic guidance on organizational growth, governance, and long-term sustainability.
• Contributing your professional expertise in areas such as finance, fundraising, strategic planning, or organizational development.
• Helping expand Educate2Envision's network through introductions to potential donors, partners, or advisors when appropriate.
• Serving as an ambassador for the organization and its mission.

Strong governance is essential to the long-term success of any nonprofit. By joining our Board, you will help ensure that thousands more rural young people have access to education, leadership opportunities, and pathways to meaningful employment—creating lasting change not only for individual students, but for entire communities.

Schedule

• Estimated time commitment: 4 hours per week
• Duration: More than one year
• Location: Virtual

Requirements

• Proficiency in English

Skills and Experience

We welcome candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds. We are particularly interested in individuals who bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance, accounting, banking, investment management, or financial oversight
• Fundraising, philanthropy, donor relations, or development
• Business strategy, executive leadership, or organizational growth
• Strategic partnerships, corporate engagement, or business development
• Nonprofit governance or prior board experience (preferred but not required)

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• A commitment to educational equity and expanding opportunities for underserved communities
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment
• The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse leaders and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A willingness to actively contribute time, expertise, and professional networks to advance the organization's mission
• Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to good governance