Call for Application Board Membership
Overview

De Whales Organization Inc is a Non-Governmental Organization registered at the corporate affairs commission of Nigeria since February 2018 and as an organization, De Whales Organization is highly enthusiastic towards creating jobs for the Nigerian youths, executing infrastructural developments in Nigeria, raising and developing entrepreneurs amongst many others. In order to execute such achievements, it is important De Whales Organization Inc possesses a vibrant and supportive board to execute it’s mission and long term vision as touching the Nigerian society.
The board of trustees of De Whales Organization Inc governs, monitors and contribute financially towards the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Primarily, the Board monitors the organizational finances and sets long term goals for programs and projects. In addition, the Board oversees the Executive Director and Chief Executive, who is responsible for day-to-day operations of the organization. Overall, the members of the Board contribute towards sound educational, management, legal, and financial skills and advices needed to guarantee long term organizational stability and consistent fulfilment of its mission. The primary responsibility of board members is to ensure that the organization is fully funded. Members of board of trustees can appoint representatives in advisory board to invest their time in decision making and other highly demanding responsibilities .
Board Member’s responsibilities include attendance regular board meetings (average 10 per year), as well as teleconference meetings and active electronic conversations as part of Board committees, and also remittance of monthly or annual dues. Board members are also responsible for the fiduciary management of organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a nonprofit organization.
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Resources available to prospective members:
· Organizational Documents: Strategic Plan, Bylaws, FY Budget, Operating Principles, and others upon request
· Program Overview & Calendar of Events
· Email the Executive Director Mr. Tolu Olugade at toluolugade@dewhales.org or call Lois Olowe on 08137068899 or the compliance officer Sarah Irokosu at 08036009964 for questions or more enquires.
To apply:
· Kindly forward your résumé to applications@dewhales.org and submit Expression of interest form below. Applications are open from Friday 5th of January 2024 to Sunday 17th of March 2024.
Time and Financial Considerations
· Board Meetings- Bi-monthly
· Monthly and annual dues
· Annual general Meeting
· Annual Fundraiser- board participation needed/required
Please note that Board dues are ₦500,000 annually .
Donations: As with any Board, members will be solicited for a cash or in-kind donation; 100% participation is sought; the amount is optional.
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You can Nominate an Individual to join our Board. Please be sure to ensure you nominate an individual of good reputation, character and a personality that possess the capacity and criteria’s outlined above.
Please ensure nominee is capable to remit the sum of ₦500,000 (The sum of five hundred thousand naira only) to ₦1,000,000 (The sum of one million naira only) annually.