Deschutes Women in Business (DWB) is seeking a new board member to join our leadership team during an important phase of growth. We are a working board.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about empowering women and strengthening our local community, with experience in the nonprofit sector or organizational strategy to help guide our next phase of scale and sustainability.

About DWB

Deschutes Women in Business (DWB) is a Central Oregon–based community built to support, connect, and empower women across career stages, industries, and paths. Founded just two years ago, DWB has grown rapidly into a trusted, high-quality gathering place for women who value connection, substance, and forward momentum.

DWB is a community-first organization rooted in three core values: authenticity, impact, and inspiration. We create intentional, in-person spaces where members feel seen, supported, and less alone in their work and leadership. We believe vulnerability is a strength, connection fuels momentum, and thoughtful community can change trajectories.

Our focus is not on surface-level networking or self-promotion. Instead, we prioritize:

• Authentic connection, where women can show up as their full selves

• Real impact, through meaningful relationships, practical education, and tangible resources

• Inspiration grounded in action, helping women access their strength, confidence, and forward movement
  
  

As DWB has grown over the past few years, our priority now is to ensure that our structure, funding model, and governance support lasting impact without compromising the quality, accessibility, or integrity of the community we’ve built.

We’re looking for a board member who deeply aligns with these values and is excited to help steward DWB’s next chapter with care, clarity, and intention.

About the Role

As a member of the DWB Board, you’ll work closely with a hands-on, inclusive, and proactive group of leaders to shape the next chapter of our organization. This role is not ceremonial. It is active, collaborative, and impact-oriented.

Key outcomes this role will help drive over the next 12+ months include:

• Clarifying DWB’s optimal long-term structure, including evaluating nonprofit vs alternative models and making a well-supported recommendation to the board

• Designing and pressure-testing sustainable, mission-aligned revenue paths (e.g., sponsorships, partnerships, programs, grants, or hybrid approaches) that enable growth while keeping events accessible

• Strengthening community outreach and partnerships, including identifying and cultivating relationships with aligned local organizations, funders, and ecosystem partners

• Supporting governance and operational readiness, ensuring structure, compliance, and decision-making scale alongside impact

• Maintaining and elevating quality, helping ensure DWB’s programming, experiences, and reputation continue to reflect a high bar as we grow
  
  

This role may include working sessions on structure, funding models, partnerships, and outreach strategy, in addition to regular board meetings.

Ideal Candidate

• Deep alignment with DWB’s mission of empowering women in business and leadership

• Experience with nonprofit operations, governance, entity formation, or organizational design

• Strategic thinker with a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset

• Strong appreciation for inclusive, low-ego, community-centered growth

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping teams move from questions to decisions

• Committed to quality, integrity, and long-term impact

Commitment

• Attend monthly board meetings and key DWB events

• Actively contribute time, insight, and connections toward organizational clarity, sustainability, and community reach

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys building alongside a small, committed team and navigating ambiguity thoughtfully.

Deschutes Women in Business (DWB) is seeking a Board Member to serve as our Event Lead, owning the operational execution of our events as we continue to grow. We are a working board.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, loves creating seamless experiences, and takes pride in making things run smoothly.

About DWB

Deschutes Women in Business (DWB) is a Central Oregon–based community built to support, connect, and empower women across career stages, industries, and paths. Founded just two years ago, DWB has grown rapidly into a trusted, high-quality gathering place for women who value connection, substance, and forward momentum.

DWB is a community-first organization rooted in three core values: authenticity, impact, and inspiration. We create intentional, in-person spaces where members feel seen, supported, and less alone in their work and leadership. We believe vulnerability is a strength, connection fuels momentum, and thoughtful community can change trajectories.

Our focus is not on surface-level networking or self-promotion. Instead, we prioritize:

• Authentic connection, where women can show up as their full selves

• Real impact, through meaningful relationships, practical education, and tangible resources

• Inspiration grounded in action, helping women access their strength, confidence, and forward movement
  

As DWB has grown over the past few years, our priority now is to ensure that our structure, funding model, and governance support lasting impact without compromising the quality, accessibility, or integrity of the community we’ve built.

We’re looking for a board member who deeply aligns with these values and is excited to help steward DWB’s next chapter with care, clarity, and intention.

About the Role

The Event Lead is responsible for owning event logistics from planning through execution, ensuring each DWB gathering is well-organized, welcoming, and aligned with our high-quality standards.

This role focuses on how the event runs. Programming and content strategy are currently owned separately.

Key Responsibilities

Event Logistics Ownership

• Secure and manage venues for all DWB events

• Coordinate catering, food, beverages, and vendor logistics

• Oversee event layout, setup flow, signage, and atmosphere

• Ensure event-day run-of-show logistics are clearly defined and executed

• Support with pre-event errands such as wine or supply purchasing

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for venue and logistics vendors

• Negotiate pricing and manage contracts where needed

• Align logistics with budget parameters

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, organize, and manage event volunteers

• Define clear roles for check-in, setup, breakdown, and guest experience

• Create simple, repeatable systems to make volunteer participation smooth and enjoyable

Event-Day Execution

• Oversee setup and breakdown

• Troubleshoot issues calmly and proactively

• Ensure the experience reflects DWB’s values of authenticity, quality, and inclusivity

• Capture key takeaways for use in follow-up communications and recaps
  

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Comfortable managing vendors and volunteers

• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they arise

• Enjoys hands-on work and visible execution

• Committed to quality and guest experience

• Aligns deeply with DWB’s values of authenticity, impact, and inspiration

• Prior event management experience a plus

Commitment

• Attend monthly board meetings

• Lead logistics for and attend monthly DWB events