VP Partnerships & Funding (Volunteer Board Position)

ABOUT PWN NORWAY PWN Global is a global ecosystem of city networks driving balanced leadership through professional development and international, cross-industry networking, with a presence in 26 cities and a community of 40,000 people of 90 nationalities. PWN Norway is the Norwegian chapter of PWN Global, a non-profit networking organization that strives to accelerate gender-balanced leadership in business and society by consistently supporting women to advance in leadership and grow sustainably. Based in Oslo and Stavanger, we offer professional development events, a mentoring program, the SheSTEAMs initiative, and cross-industry networking. The organization is run entirely by a dedicated volunteer board and team. VP Partnerships & Funding (Volunteer Board Position) | PWN Norway PWN Norway is looking for a VP Partnerships & Funding to join our volunteer board. This is an unpaid leadership role, ideal for a professional based in Oslo or Stavanger who wants to contribute to a purpose-driven international women's network. The VP Partnerships & Funding is responsible for building and growing PWN Norway's relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and institutional allies. This role is outward-facing and relationship-driven, but it works best when filled by someone who brings the full team along, shares openly, and sees partnerships as something the whole organization benefits from, not just one person's portfolio. WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and lead PWN Norway's partnership and funding strategy across Oslo and Stavanger
• Identify, approach, and build relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and institutional supporters
• Work closely with VP Events to connect prospective partners with our chapter's events and programs
• Collaborate with the President and VP Marketing to develop a compelling value proposition for partners
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with current partners and sponsors, in coordination with VP Membership
• Lead contract discussions and ensure consistency in partnership agreements across both locations
• Build and manage a shared system for tracking partnership leads and progress
• Recruit and lead a small team of volunteers to support partnership and funding activities
• Prepare the annual partnerships and funding report for the AGM
• Attend monthly board meetings and regularly participate in PWN Norway events

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Based in or near Oslo or Stavanger, Norway
• 5+ years of professional experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or a related field
• Comfortable reaching out to new contacts and building professional relationships from scratch
• A collaborative working style and a track record of keeping colleagues informed and involved
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent PWN Norway professionally to external partners
• Ability to work independently in a diverse, international team environment
• Professionalism and discretion in handling organizational matters
• Fluency in English is required; Norwegian is an asset

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• A strong professional network of senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives across Norway and globally
• Direct experience in nonprofit partnership development and organizational strategy
• A meaningful role on the board of an international professional women's network

HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and a short motivation letter to president@pwnnorway.no. In your letter, please tell us about a time you built a professional relationship or partnership that required coordinating with others, and how you kept your team informed and involved. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Time Commitment: Approx. 15-20 hours per month Status: Unpaid / Voluntary (2-year renewable term) Pre-requisite: Active PWN Premium Membership is required upon accepting the role.