BOARD MEMBER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Sep 21, 2024 - The Board Member's responsibilities include strong leadership aligned with the organization's vision, ideally with experience in managing water treatment companies. This role demands elevating the performance of management teams and ensures active participation in board meetings and an annual strategic planning retreat. Additionally, Board Members must commit to advocating for and promoting the mission of WBL in both personal and professional spheres, aiming to enhance public engagement and organizational visibility.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Board Member Resume
  • Financial Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Legal Compliance
  • Governance Knowledge
  • Risk Management
  • Policy Development
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Fundraising
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy
  • Diplomacy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Visionary Thinking

Summary of Board Member Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Business Administration with 8 years of Experience

  • Ability to recruit and manage investor relationships.
  • Familiarity with the concepts that PfG International is targeting
  • Experience in public, private, and NGO sectors
  • Ability and interest in volunteering to support the organization's mission and vision
  • Be fast-rising stars with well-developed networks. 
  • Experience recruiting investors for early-stage ventures
  • Experience working with impact investors.
  • Understand emerging market opportunities. 
  • Understanding market dynamics is particularly helpful.
  • Strong personal desire to contribute to large-scale economic development

2. BS in Finance with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong leadership with a passion for the organization’s vision
  • Experience running and managing a company in the water treatment space
  • Ability to elevate the performance of the management team of companies oversee
  • Have availability to attend and actively participate in board meetings
  • Ability to attend an annual weekend strategic planning retreat
  • Willingness to act as an advocate for the organization
  • Ability to successfully complete a background check
  • Promote the mission of WBL in my personal and professional life
  • Represent WBL to my friends and the public at large
  • Commit at least one year to the Board of Directors

3. BS in Accounting with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in one of the following areas strongly desired: law, accounting, marketing
  • Interest in the Arts, Arts Education, and the power and influence of young people.
  • Willingness to volunteer to organize events/programs and to help with fundraising efforts.
  • Deep expertise in technologies in wireless communications, IoT sensors, and the integration of technologies in these ecosystems
  • Experience working with start-ups in the wireless communications/IoT sensors space 
  • Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment
  • Have diplomatic skills, a natural affinity for cultivating relationships
  • Commitment to diversity, ethical integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Extensive industry experience in business development, governance, and leadership of growing teams