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Pro-Choice North Carolina is recruiting across the state!
Across the nation and in our state, anti-choice lawmakers are passing laws to make abortion inaccessible, unsafe, and even illegal. With the federal protections in Roe now gone, North Carolina is a firewall in the southeast as a state where abortion is still legal, although still heavily restricted. With abortion access still too dependent on the political winds, we don’t know how long even limited abortion access will be available in North Carolina. At Pro-Choice North Carolina, our mission is to protect and expand access in our state.
Beyond abortion, all other aspects of reproductive healthcare are also under dire threat. As a state that was once considered progressive in the South when it came to abortion laws and reproductive freedom, advocates worked tirelessly to keep our clinics open around the state, even in this post-Roe era. But political gerrymandering, along with voter suppression laws and escalating health and political misinformation, has left North Carolinians with an unrepresentative and unresponsive state legislature more focused on enacting an anti-abortion agenda rather than respecting the will of the people.
North Carolina is a solidly “purple” state where the majority of the people support reproductive freedom. At Pro-Choice North Carolina, we know it’s imperative that we not just protect the abortion and reproductive healthcare access we have in North Carolina now, but that we also work to expand that access so all people across the region have the freedom to make the reproductive healthcare choices that are best for them.
Pro-Choice North Carolina is a dual-entity, 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organization.
Pro-Choice North Carolina
The 501(c)(4) arm of the organization develops and sustains a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee that every person has the right and support to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing pregnancy, carrying a pregnancy safely to term, and accessing safe abortion.
Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation
The 501(c)(3) arm of the organization supports and protects, as a fundamental right and value, a person’s freedom to make individual decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices – including preventing pregnancy, carrying a pregnancy safely to term, and accessing safe abortion – through training, education, organizing, and research.
We champion public policy that addresses the racial, gender, and class disparities in our current and historical reproductive healthcare systems and promotes equity for all people.
All prospective board candidates are considered for a position on either board. Placement for a seat on either Board may be determined on the current makeup and strategic goals of each Board, although the preference of each candidate is certainly part of the decision.
Every board of directors seeks members who will uphold its organization’s mission and values, and will work to govern and direct the organization in a way that provides excellent stewardship and the success of its goals. Given the distinct work and efforts of Pro-Choice North Carolina and Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation, we believe our ideal boards are comprised of individuals who provide a balance of the following skills/experiences:
Pro-Choice North Carolina
Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation
We are specifically seeking individuals whose lived experiences and skill sets will supplement and complement that of the existing Board composition. For these reasons, we prioritize candidates who can provide our boards with:
The Boards' purpose is to guide the organization's development, strategic direction, and mission. The Boards work to oversee and direct Pro-Choice North Carolina's affairs in accordance with its mission, operating procedures, and standards of fiscal responsibility. To give applicants a better idea of the "day-to-day" responsibilities of serving on the board, please see the list below:
Board Directors typically spend about 3-6 hours per month on Pro-Choice North Carolina business. Board terms are 2 years, and our by-laws allow up to 3 consecutive terms.
Applications for the Fall 2025 recruiting season are open!
Get started on your application today. Be ready to share your resume, references, and more information about your skills, board experience, and why you would like to join Pro-Choice NC as a Board Director.
Recruitment Timeline:
All applications will be considered. We receive many applications for Board Directors, and unfortunately there are a limited number of seats that become open. Some candidates who are not accepted in this round of recruitment may be considered for future recruitment cycles, if they wish.
