About FinAbility:

FinAbility is a high-growth nonprofit that financially empowers survivors of domestic violence, so they can break free from the cycle of abuse and thrive. FinAbility is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and governed by Oregon State and United States federal law.

As a survivor-founded and led nonprofit, we deeply understand the strong connection between financial security and physical safety, in addition to the unique barriers survivors face in building financial security. Using our expertise in tech and finance, we build digital tools that make financial education and resources accessible to survivors through a trauma-informed lens. Survivor voices inform everything we do.

Together, we're working towards a future where every survivor has the financial security to live free from abuse and thrive. Learn more at https://www.finability.org.

Board Responsibilities:

FinAbility’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s long-term growth, sustainability, and impact. The Board works in close partnership with executive leadership to ensure the organization remains mission-aligned, financially sound, and positioned to scale.

Key responsibilities include:

• Raise financial and other resources necessary to operate, including a personal financial contribution that is meaningful to you;
• Promote the work of the organization and advocate for its interests;
• Partner with executive leadership in strategic planning;
• Exercise programmatic oversight;
• Exercise fiduciary oversight;
• Provide policy direction and guidance; and
• Manage board affairs, including the education, training, evaluation and development of board members and the assessment of its performance.

Board members are also expected to share their insights and ideas and to push and question management thinking. A culture of open discussion and debate is not only encouraged but necessary.

Board Structure and Commitment:

• Term Length: Two years
• Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours a month
• Board Meetings: Quarterly (four times per year), typically two hours, held virtually during standard business hours (Pacific Time)
• Committees: Each Director is expected to sit on at least one Board committee, which hold monthly meetings. Committees include Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Nominations, and Survivor Advisory
• Current Vacancies: Two open seats

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for new board members located in the United States who are passionate about FinAbility’s mission. Prior board experience is preferred but not required. Candidates without prior experience should be willing to engage in onboarding and training opportunities.

We are committed to building a board that reflects the communities we serve and encourage people of all genders, sexual orientations, faith backgrounds, races, ethnicities, abilities, and lived experiences to apply.

We are seeking thoughtful, engaged leaders who communicate clearly, bring strategic perspective, and are motivated to contribute to meaningful, systems-level change.

This cycle, we are specifically seeking candidates for the following roles:

• Survivor Advisory Board Co-Chair (must identify as a survivor)
• Governance Committee Chair

Application Timeline:

• April 16 - May 8: Accepting applications
• May 8 - May 29: Initial phone conversations
• June 1 - June 30: Panel interviews
• July: Final selection and onboarding; participation in first board meeting

How to Apply:

Please email opportunities@finabilityus.org with the following:

• Resume/CV
• A short response to: What draws you to FinAbility and this opportunity?
• Which role you’re interested in filling (Survivor Advisory Board Co-Chair or Governance Chair)