Board of Directors

Position Board of Directors – 3-year term

Employment Type Volunteer

Work Hours 3 year term; 2-4 hours per month, including preparation for and attendance at Board and Committee meetings

Work Setting Hybrid

Salary Volunteer

Level 1

Application Deadline April 27, 2026

POSITION OVERVIEW

The North York Women’s Centre (NYWC) is currently seeking a dedicated and values-driven individual to join our board as we enter an exciting new chapter in our journey. This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role within a grassroots organization that has been a trusted resource for women in our community for over three decades.

The Board member is responsible for providing insight on NYWC’s compliance functions by guiding oversight, contributing to strategic decision-making, and ensuring transparency and accountability. As a board member, you will collaborate with a team of committed leaders who are focused on advancing gender justice and supporting women’s empowerment.

The NYWC Board of Directors is made up of community members who are dedicated to the organization’s mission and are committed to upholding our values. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing gender equity and creating lasting community impact, as well as prior non- profit board experience and/or formal board training.

If you’re ready to make a difference, collaborate with inspiring leaders, and contribute your expertise to

a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE

NYWC was established in 1988 with a vision of a world in which all doors are open for all women. As part

of a collection of women’s centres across Ontario, our mission is to advance equality and to support all

women and gender-diverse people, wherever they are on their journey, to unlock their potential and

empower themselves to build a braver, more equitable world. We welcome all women and gender-diverse

people into our circle of care and peer support. Our programming is innovative, person-centred, and

responsive to the needs of the women we see.

We offer low-barrier services to support all women and gender-diverse individuals, in particular those

who are survivors of gender-based violence and abuse. We offer free, personalized One to One Peer

Support, Drop-In Services, and Group Programs that aim to meet all women where they are at with

person-centred, tailored support and assist survivors on their healing journey.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Attend 10-12 Board meetings per year (currently the last Tuesday of every month from 6-

8pm, virtual), including retreats that may be held in person

• Oversee and ensure that the organization continues to effectively deliver on its mission and

moves forward on its strategic priorities

• Support and promote governance excellence and further the organization’s commitment to

integrity, accountability and transparency

• Have your pulse on community needs and issues and work to ensure programs are relevant,

responsive and impactful

• Advocate and be an ambassador for the organization, ensuring it has the financial and human

resources to further its mission

• Prepare for, participate in, and deliberate impartially on all matters brought before the Board

• Hold confidential all matters before the Board while serving as a member and upon

completion of their term of office

• Serve on one or more board committees and actively participate in committee work

• Support NYWC in securing the necessary financial and human resources to further its

mission

• Actively fundraise for and represent NYWC externally to support achieving fundraising goals

All directors must be NYWC members in good standing. We also expect that all directors will financially

support the organization, to the extent that they are able to.

Board members live, work or play and represent the diversities in the communities – geographic or of

interest – we serve.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Regulatory and Compliance experience
• Non-profit financial management experience or willingness to learn sector-specific

requirements

• Board governance experience or commitment to learn

• Oversight on compliance and regulatory issues with NYWC
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills

• Team player with a proven track record in building strong, positive professional relationships
• Proven commitment to anti-racism/anti-oppression, feminism and social justice
• Strong communication skills, willingness to go the extra mile, and a healthy sense of humour

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to our values: equity, compassion, social & economic justice, anti-racism/anti- oppression, person-directed approaches and low-barrier access to services

• Initiative & problem-solving skills
• Adaptability & creativity
• Curiosity & humility
• Growth mindset & accountability
• Cultivates strong relationships

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send us an email at board@nywc.org to express your interest in applying for the position and have a chat with one of our Board members about what the role entails.

NYWC is a values-driven organization that believes in unlocking the potential of people to build a braver, more equitable world. Our service user population represents the diverse communities of this city and it is our goal to build a team that reflects this same diversity. We believe that there are many ways to build skills and that your lived experience matters and is valuable knowledge. If you don’t check all the boxes but believe you’d thrive in this role and are enthusiastic about our work, please consider applying. NYWC will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations during all stages of the hiring process.

Please reach out in advance if you have an accommodation request.