Volunteer
Board of Director – CCFWE
Who we are:
Based in Ottawa, the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE) is the only Canadian national not for profit organization dedicated to addressing Economic Abuse and injustice through advocacy, education, research, economic empowerment, and policy change. Our work is informed by leading research, evidence, and contributors that have lived experience.
We bring research, evaluation, practice, lived experience, and theory to inform critical thinking and enhance knowledge in society and institutions of influence (Financial and Government) to better serve survivors of economic-financial abuse and their families. Our vision is a world where domestic violence survivors can access and receive the resources they require to develop and achieve economic empowerment, and by doing so, improve their general well-being.
We work in partnership to ensure women have access to and control over their own economic resources. We focus on four strategic priorities: public education and awareness-raising; mental health and wellness; ensuring systems do not inadvertently facilitate economic abuse; and influencing policy. Our aim now is to ensure that policy and practice recognize economic abuse so that victim-survivors are supported to achieve economic justice, and abusers are held accountable for their behavior.
The opportunity:
At CCFWE, Board members have an opportunity to improve the lives of others!
Board members join a purpose-driven organization and lend their experience and passion as a key decision-maker and partner to this important cause. This is an exciting opportunity to create a meaningful impact within your community and in the lives of many individuals and their families.
CCFWE is recruiting new board members to join our Board of Directors. Board Members are responsible for governance oversight of the organization. Meetings are held every second month, with ad hoc board committees meeting in addition.
The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the members, community, funders, and other stakeholders. he/she is accountable for the organization’s performance in relation to its mission and strategic objectives, and for the effective stewardship of financial and human resources.
Areas of Focus: Women’s empowerment, economic justice, gender-based violence, financial equity and system change.
Time Commitment & Term: 2-3 hours/month for a three-year renewable term
Accountability: The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for the organization’s performance in respect to the mission and objectives of the organization and for the stewardship of financial resources. The Directors are accountable to members, key stakeholders, and the community in general.
Authority: The Board has collective authority over the governance of CCFWE, including financial operations, strategic direction, and understanding of the strategic environment within which the organization operates. The Board Co-Chairs give direction to the Executive Director as necessary between Board Meetings.
Duties include:
- Prepare for and attend board meetings
- Work as a team member and support board decisions
- Review, clarify and amend the mission and objectives of the organization
- Develop, amend and approve by-laws and governing policies outlining key financial, staff/personnel, and board practices
- Monitor the performance of the organization
- Keep informed about community issues relevant to CCFWE
- Participate in the recruitment of new Board members
- Participate and contribute to Board Sub- Committees
- Participate in strategic planning and governance processes
Qualifications:
We’re currently seeking 2 new Directors with the following experience:
- Finance experience; accounting, financial planning and/or budget management
- Philanthropy/Fund-Raising expertise
General attributes/experiences:
- Lived personal experience or as a loved one of someone impacted by violence, trauma and/or mental health challenges
- Represent and/or have knowledge of our priority populations including but not limited to racialized populations, Indigenous communities, refugees, low-income families, precariously housed and those experiencing family violence.
- Social work, expertise in Gender Equality, Family violence, mental health and homelessness
- French language skills (Strong Asset)
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities, refugees, Indigenous, diverse gender identities, lived experience, and physical or mental abilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We also encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so. Our commitment to equity and justice is encapsulated in our values of creativity, accessibility, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and inspiration. Please send your resume by November 30th, 2024 to hr@ccfwe.org.
