Call for interest: Board of Directors of Positive Money Europe

Positive Money is a leading international new economy think tank and campaigning organisation re-imagining our money, banking, and the economy for the wellbeing of people, communities and the planet. We are part of a growing and collective force for economic systems change. Our mission is to reform money and banking to build a fair, democratic and sustainable economy. 

Positive Money Europe was founded in 2018. Over the past 6 years, the organisation has grown very quickly and now has a team of 11 members. Positive Money Europe is part of Positive Money International, which operates also in the UK and US. 

Positive Money Europe’s Board of Directors is a non-executive body responsible for the organisation’s vision, mission, strategic direction, finances and governance. The Board has the fiduciary duty to ensure that the organisation complies with all legal and statutory requirements and that the organisation’s finances are properly managed and scrutinised. The Board has the authority to appoint and / or dismiss the Executive Director, and to hold the Executive Director accountable towards the organisation’s documented strategy and targets.

We are recruiting for a Board Chair and up to 3 Board Members to:

• Provide guidance and leadership by actively participating in the development and execution of our strategies.
• Ensure that PM EU is adhering to its legal and ethical responsibilities, maintaining the highest level of integrity, and safeguarding our reputation.
• Assist in our financial management, including approving budgets, financial reports, and fundraising strategies.
• Evaluate the performance of the Executive Director.
• Attend board meetings, committee meetings, and relevant events, and actively participate in decision-making processes.  
• Serve as an ambassador for the organisation.

We are seeking experience or expertise in governance and financial management (particularly with regard to Belgian non-profit associations), diversity, equity and inclusion, legal requirements applying to Brussels-based non-profit associations, campaigning and movement building, HR, organisational development, international expansion, IT, communications, fundraising, strategy, risk management, operations, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, or research. 

For further information, please read our application pack. 

Terms: Directors are appointed for two year terms, which can be renewed up to 3 times. We have 4 Board meetings in a calendar year and, between Board meetings, members may be asked to review policies or documents for the organisation, and may be asked to serve on a working group based on their specific skills and knowledge. We expect a commitment of 3 hours per month on average.

Location: Brussels/Remote

Remuneration: Our board members are volunteers and are unremunerated, but reimbursement is made for all reasonable expenses in the discharge of duties related to the work of the Board.

How to apply: Please fill in this application form by 15 June 2024.

For further information, please read our application pack.