NFPDIRECTORSBOARD(US) Appointment Brief July 2022
Appointment Brief | 2022
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We partner with communities to deliver specially designed, locally assembled, rugged bicycles for people in need. We’ve developed an efficient, innovative, and scalable model to empower communities of students, health workers, and entrepreneurs in rural regions with life-changing mobility. Currently, we are in Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and Malawi. As a non-profit, we work with our for-profit subsidiary social enterprise (Buffalo Bicycles) to establish and manage a sustainable transportation ecosystem through the power of the bicycles.
interest in becoming a Board Director for World Bicycle Relief NFP (US).
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You will be joining us at a pivotal time of increased scaling of our work globally and opportunity to influence through excellent governance.
If you share our vision to inspire all sectors to address the transportation needs for nearly 1 billion who need to get to school, work or healthcare, we would love to hear from you!
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As we continue to build and strengthen our work, we are seeking passionate, dedicated, and committed individuals to add depth of expertise and judgement to our US Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for providing oversight of World Bicycle Reliefs’ charitable purposes and mission. Board Directors oversee and guide the organization’s executive leadership in defining and steering the mission, governance, and strategy of the charity.
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Given the breadth and diversity of our work globally, we are particularly encouraging candidates who can help us better reflect and represent the diverse range of people and cultures we serve.
Throughout World Bicycle Relief’s 15 years of operation, we have measured a 19% reduction in girl school dropouts, 88% increase in community health workers’ patient reach and 25% increase in dairy farmer incomes. To date, we’ve distributed over 640,000 Buffalo Bicycles, benefiting over three million people. Our goal is to distribute a cumulative total of 1M Buffalo Bicycles, positively impacting 5 million people, by 2025.
ABOUT WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF
The social enterprise for-profit, Buffalo Bicycle, has developed a stronger, simpler, and sustainable bicycle that can withstand harsh rural conditions and are sold in shops in the countries where we implement our programming. The bicycle was designed through collaboration with communities and cycling industry leaders.
4 Appointment Brief | 2022 ABOUT US
MISSION AND VISION
World Bicycle Relief is an innovative, philanthropic non-profit that works in tandem with our for-profit subsidiary social enterprise (Buffalo Bicycle) to establish and manage a sustainable transportation ecosystem through the power of the bicycles. World Bicycle Relief’s holistic rural community programming is funded through generous global supporters and complemented by sales of Buffalo Bicycles and spare parts.
Our long-term vision is to inspire all sectors to address the transportation needs for nearly 1 billion who need to get to school, work or healthcare. We will work with companies, governments, collaborators, and competitors to scale the availability of quality bicycles, especially for women and girls.
Currently in five countries, World Bicycle Relief programming prioritizes empowering women and girls, students, entrepreneurs and community health caregivers. We strive for economic development through job creation (trained mechanics), increased access to education, livelihoods (delivery of fresh produce and products to local markets), and quicker access to healthcare - all while promoting community cohesion and positive environmental impact.
World Bicycle Relief partners so individuals, families, and communities in rural regions around the world can THRIVE through the Power of Bicycles.
By combining product development with community-led programming and social enterprise, students, community service providers, farmers and entrepreneurs can improve their access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities with a purpose-designed Buffalo Bicycle supported by an ecosystem of sustainable mobility.
• Leverage rigorous impact data and stories to inspire and influence.
• Innovate and create supply-chain for purposedesigned bicycles and components focused on value/quality proposition to the end-users.
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• Implement impactful, cost-effective, holistic bicycle mobility programs that are communityled and managed, based on an evidence-based approach and with gender intentionality.
• Commit to continuous improvement through measurement, learning, innovation and Readcommunication.our3yearstrategy
• Continue to build an organization of excellence that values its team members.
• Sell bicycles, spares and services - expanding retail presence and financial accessibility for consumers and value-added services for organizations.
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OUR STRATEGY
As a learning organization, we will:
World Bicycle Relief partners with communities, especially women and girls, in rural areas to establish and manage a sustainable transportation ecosystem, to improve people’s access to critical poverty-reducing services and opportunities with gender integration.
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OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and achieve our mission. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do their best work. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Distance, safety concerns and household chores often prevent girls from receiving educations. Bicycles help girls stay in school and pursue their dreams. Investing in women and girls will change the world. With bicycles, they can access education, healthcare and livelihoods to break the cycle of poverty and thrive. Read more here
Bicycles enable health workers to visit more patients’ homes, more often. Increased quality of care leads to improved health for entire communities. With two wheels, health workers are saving lives. They’re working to combat COVID-19, eliminate malaria, teach health and nutrition, and visit more homebound patients. Read more here.
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Bicycles help children get to school and stay in school. On two wheels, students in low-income regions can lift themselves and their families out of poverty. In rural communities around the world, the biggest barrier to education is often getting to school – especially for girls. Our communitybased programming provides bicycles to students in need, prioritizing girls in particular. Access to reliable transportation mobilizes girl students to access schools and clinics, support their communities, and realize dreams. By providing bicycles, you empower students to fulfill their potential and break the cycle of poverty. Read more here
GENDER EQUALITY
Buffalo Bicycles provide greater carrying capacity, enabling farmers and entrepreneurs to transport more goods and save valuable time. With a bicycle, farmers and entrepreneurs increase their carrying capacity, earn more income and improve the quality of life for their families and communities. Read more here
MEASURING OUR IMPACT
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is a catalyst for change, helping individuals, their families, and entire communities to thrive through The Power of Bicycles.
We believe that all answers lie with the people and communities with whom we work, so we rely on data from our riders to measure the impact and define our path forward. Read more here
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8 Appointment Brief | 2022 FINANCIALS
Figures based on 2021 Consolidated Independent Auditors’ Report.
World Bicycle Relief is funded through a combination of donations and earned income from our social enterprise program. 80% of funding supports our programs. Expenses include bike purchases, shipping, assembly and distribution as well as mechanics training, recipient selection, community education, and program monitoring.
WHERE OUR FUNDING COMES FROM. WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES. INCOME $30.4M CONTRIBUTIONS 64% SOCIALREVENUEENTERPRISE 36% OTHER 1% CONTRIBUTIONS $19.4M INDIVIDUALS 68% CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL 27% IN-KIND 5% EXPENSES $24.3M PROGRAMS 80% FUNDRAISING 15% MANAGEMENT 5%
View our accounts here: https://worldbicyclerelief.org/financials-governance
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WBR’S Global Footprint
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World Bicycle Relief is an international, non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago, IL. Meet our US Board Directors here
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Team of over 220 Passionate Change-Makers in 14 Countries
Team of over 220 Passionate Change-Makers in 14 Countries
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BOARD DIRECTOR (US BOARD)
Time commitment: Three Board meetings per year. Some ad-hoc work outside the Board meeting cycle will be required. Participation in at least one Board Committee is expected, which meet periodically.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
ROLE PURPOSE
Location: Global
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DESCRIPTIONROLE
We are recruiting for a voluntary position to join our Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for ensuring World Bicycle Relief adheres to its charitable purposes and mission. Board Directors provide their advice and assistance, according to their experience, supporting high quality leadership of our organization globally.
• entrepreneurs and development leaders who are from or connected to, Africa.
• The ability and willingness to represent the organization and to play an ambassadorial role with policy makers, supporters and others.
• Safeguard World Bicycle Reliefs’ charitable objectives, activities and values and contribute actively to the Board’s role in shaping strategy.
• Take reasonable care when making decisions for the organization (“duty of care”).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• A collegial approach with strong relationship building abilities.
• A wholehearted commitment to the values and principles of World Bicycle Relief.
• those with experience working with the most senior levels of corporate trusts and foundations, or as an institutional connector, and/or,
• An interest in the NGO sector and the operating environment of World Bicycle Relief.
• Previous senior leadership experience and an ability to contribute effectively to a high performing board.
• When possible, visit WBR in the field.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Sound independent judgement, strategic vision, and creativity.
In particular, we are interested in:
• Provide expertise and insight to staff as needed and introduce key WBR staff to potential funders in a pro-active and personally engaged way.
• Act in the best interest of the organization (“duty of loyalty”) and in accordance with the organization’s mission (“duty of obedience”).
• A commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and inclusion.
• An understanding and acceptance of the role and responsibilities of a Board Director.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Director of World Bicycle Relief (US Board), you should be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:
• Galvanize support for the mission within the wider community and own network, and act as an ambassador for World Bicycle Relief.
In addition to the above, you will bring experience operating at a senior strategic level, and bring respected insights and relational networks.
• Devote the necessary time and effort to develop a deep understanding of World Bicycle Relief and its activities, and participate in at least one Board committee.
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We expect meetings to be held virtually. If you will require any special provision as a result of any disability, please do let us know.
RECRUITMENTHQ0018130https://jobs.prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/TIMETABLE Deadline for applications: 11 InterviewsSeptemberwith Prospectus: w/c 19 w/cInterviewsSeptemberwithWBR:3&10October
We would like to invite you to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our board advisors Børge Andreassen or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus via email:
To apply for the role of Board Director with World Bicycle Relief please upload your CV together with a supporting statement to the Prospectus website through the link below. Please ensure that you have included all contact numbers and dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.
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