Board Director

Summary:

Building Assets ( BA ) is seeking nominations for a new director to begin early 2027. We are looking to increase the diversity, competency and perspective of our Board. We are currently looking for an external Board member to help support and expand with us- an exciting phase of operational renewal and restructuring- to join a fun and informal team and incorporate your skills, experience and perspective to our operational Board in the area of governance, strategic planning and fundraising.

Have you ever wondered how you might be able to help in providing safety for young women and girls globally, and in Canada, and the sexual violence being perpetrated against them ? What if you could make a difference in their lives !

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up human rights non-governmental organization providing education for young girls, and women from SE Asia impacted by armed conflict and abuse ( sexual trafficking ), in Canada.

About Us:

Building Asset is a global non-profit organization volunteer organization founded in 2019, by Dana Mccartney, a former investment banker to provide education to young girls, and women impacted by armed conflict and abuse ( sexual/labour trafficking ). We currently have projects in Myanmar ( Burma ), the Philippines and Canada.

We believe that by contributing to their education by improving access through building schools, improving the quality of education through teacher training, vocational skills training and policy intervention, and by providing the psychosocial support we can improve student learning outcomes through gender-based programmimg.

We believe that by providing a safe environment from primary to high school young girls are less vulnerable to trafficking, sexual violence, or forced into early and unsafe marriages.

The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 4.8 million people being trafficked around the world for commercial sex, a global industry worth $ 99 billion USD ( ILO and Walk Free, 2017, ILO, 2017).

About the Role

BA is seeking a Board member to help guide the organization through its new phase of growth. We are an operating/governance Board, so your role as a new team/Board member will be to a act in a governance capacity, but also work in an operational role with involvement and voice in our strategic direction, and programming selection for Canada ( new projects coming in 2027), and SE Asia. You will have a real opportunity to shape the organization with fresh ideas and perspectives, and to take on new projects and help our team figure out where BA can make the greatest IMPACT !

What is in it for you

The volunteer Board members who are able to commit to two years with the organization will have the opportunity to visit our partners, and projects in SE Asia ( with the potential to work with our local partners in the capacity of, to include, consulting assignment, English teachers, etc) This is a volunteer postion that could potentially lead into a paid position in the organization(ie. Development Director ).

What are we looking for:

To join a team with the passion to amplify the importance of policy reform regarding sexual violence/trafficking perpetrated against young women, and girls ( with a focus on the disproportionate numbers being perpetrated on our young Indigenous sisters in Canada ).

Promote BA, its mission and values within your professional and personal network.

Introduce potential donors, sponsors, campaign partners and strategic partnerships to enhance BA's sustainability

As a Board member you will provide mission-driven and strategic governance to guide BA'a growth and impact.

Previous professional committee or governance experience is considered an asset.

Support digital strategies, and participate in periodic advisory meetings and provide feedback on key priorities.

Experience with Word Press functunality, and content management systems ( CMS ) is considered an asset.

Experience in charitable, or mission driven organizations of comparable size and complexity considered an asset.

Good written and communication skills, and ability to work remotely.

Time Commitment

Length of Term: Board terms are for 2 years with a possibility of a renewal for a maximum of two terms ( 4 years )

The Board will meet six times a year ( bi-monthly ). Committee's of the Board will meet on a ad-hoc basis. and will meet as needed ( approx. 3.5 hours/month ).

Attend bi-monthly virtual Board meetings ( approx. 1.5-2 hr. meetings )

Annual General Meeting

How to apply ( our hiring process ):

BA is comitted to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, newcomers, persons with disabilities, low-income families, and other equity-deserving groups. We also recognize and believe that lived experience is a valuable asset, and will be considered in the application process.

Interested applicants are invited to apply and submit a short brief on why you are interested in the role, and a copy of your CV to Dana Mccartney at danamccartney@hotmail.com.

We thank all interested candidates and advise that only those selected to advance in the process will be contacted.