HERfold Board Member – Volunteer

HERfold Board Member – Volunteer (m/f/d), Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Unpaid Volunteer Position.

About us

HERfold is a newly incorporated nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through skills-building, entrepreneurship, and community support. We are launching our first pilot program, a 12-week training and entrepreneurship program designed to help participants generate income and build sustainable opportunities.

We are seeking mission-aligned, governance-aware individuals to join our small, high-impact board. The board provides fiduciary and strategic oversight, ensuring accountability, sustainability, and alignment with HERfold’s mission. Day-to-day operations and program execution are led by the executive director, who reports to the board.

This is an unpaid, volunteer, fully remote board role.

What you will do

• Participate in board meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Support fundraising and community engagement efforts.
• Provide fiduciary and strategic oversight on organizational policies and initiatives.
• Advocate for the organization’s mission and values within the community.

What we are looking for

• Experience in nonprofit governance, nonprofit oversight, finance, business strategy, or legal/compliance environments or related fields. (Required)
• Strong communication and leadership skills. (Required)
• Experience in fundraising and community outreach is an asset.
• Individuals who are mission-aligned, committed, and passionate about women’s empowerment and comfortable in a supportive, advisory role. (Required)
• Competent, responsible adults who respect the executive director's leadership. (Required)
• We welcome applications from early- to mid-career professionals, particularly women, who are eager to contribute their skills to a growing organization.

Why join us?

• Be part of the launch of a high-impact, first-of-its-kind pilot program
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Help shape the early governance and strategic framework of a nonprofit focused on women's economic empowerment
• Collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Contribute to an organization rooted in lived experience and community insight
• Chance to work with a dedicated team of professionals.

Our Hiring Process

• Submit your application through our online portal.
• Initial screening and interview.
• Final interview with the board selection committee.

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