Want to help plan the focus and activities of the Centre for Gender Advocacy, contribute to effective community relations, and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization?
Become a member of the Board of Directors!
We ask that Board members commit to monthly meetings for a period of two years (barring any extenuating circumstances), and student board members may choose to serve a one-year term if they prefer.
At monthly Board meetings, Board members carry out strategic planning and ensure that the organization’s vision, mission and values are up to date and reflected in our programming and campaigns. Board members also carry out a number of operational tasks outside of these meetings.
Board members serve on one or more committees with varying focuses, and each member will choose one area of focus. Between board meetings, committee meetings, and keeping up with communications related to board decision making, board members can expect to spend a variable amount of time per month working on Centre tasks. For more information on areas of focus, committees, and time commitments, please read our full Board Application Package.
As a Board member, you’ll gain valuable management and communication skills and hands-on practice with the nitty-gritty of nonprofit operations. Training will include workshops on financial literacy, budgeting, anti-oppression, anti-racism and gender and sexuality — to name just a few!
You’ll be a valuable and appreciated support to the Centre’s staff and an important contributor in sharing the Centre’s anti-oppression mandate with the broader community.
Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting each Fall, and must be nominated by at least 3 members of the Centre. For complete details, please read our Constitution and Bylaws.
To submit your intention to run for a seat on the board at the Annual General Meeting, or for any other questions about joining our Board, please reach out to info@genderadvocacy.com.