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missINFORMED is seeking a dynamic, passionate and collaborative individual with lived experience and a background in health, wellbeing, or related fields to join the Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will contribute to advancing the organization’s mission of fostering health equity, health literacy, and intersectional feminist advocacy. We value candidates who bring a holistic understanding of health, including nutrition, mental health, traditional healthcare, or broader wellbeing practices, and who support missINFORMED’s commitment to community-centered, feminist organizing.

Responsibilities:

Governance and Leadership: Participate in strategic decision-making and provide oversight to help guide missINFORMED’s growth, sustainability, and impact in advancing health equity and education.

Prepare for, attend and meaningfully participate in board meetings.
Steer missINFORMED towards doing mission-aligned work, in an ethical manner that is financially-sustainable for the long-term throughout your decision-making, governance and oversight
Have an understanding of missINFORMED’s mission and seek knowledge of our projects and programming working to advance that mission to be able to provide informed decisions surrounding the design and implementation of project activities
Review all Board materials (e.g., financial reports) in a timely manner and in advance to meetings, where required
Support, where possible, in identifying and securing additional financial resources and partnerships that support the work of the organization
Hire and provide direct supervision over the Executive Director(s), including doing minimum once per year performance review, alongside providing mentorship and feedback where relevant to ensure their role continues to be mission & value-aligned
Support Executive Director with hiring/recruiting of Executive Committee members who lead all day-to-day operations at missINFORMED

Lived Experience and Advocacy: Leverage your lived experiences to shape initiatives and policies that address the health and wellbeing of structurally vulnerable communities, particularly women and gender-diverse individuals.

Respect and meaningfully create space for the inclusions of diverse perspectives, knowledges and experiences within all spaces at missINFORMED, particularly decision-making environments (e.g., Board meetings)

Health Expertise: Offer insights based on your background in health and related fields (such as nutrition, mental health, public health, etc.), ensuring that missINFORMED’s initiatives are grounded in scientific evidence and best practices.

Collaborative Community Building: Work closely with fellow board members and staff, bringing a fun, supportive, and inclusive energy to help strengthen feminist organizing efforts and community engagement.

Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy.
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission.

Program and Resource Development: Support the development of educational resources, events, and campaigns that promote intersectional health education and wellbeing for diverse communities.

Advancing Feminist Principles: Uphold and promote the values of intersectional feminism in all organizational activities, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

Engagement and Outreach: Actively participate in events, discussions, and outreach efforts that help expand missINFORMED’s reach and deepen connections with communities.

Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for missINFORMED.
Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve

Qualifications:

Lived Experience: Personal experiences with health challenges, community care, or other aspects of well-being, particularly in the context of intersectional feminist struggles and advocacy.
Health Background: Professional or volunteer experience in fields such as nutrition, public health, mental health, wellness, or traditional healthcare, as well as any other allied disciplines.
Collaborative Spirit: A track record of working effectively within teams, contributing positively to community organizing, and fostering an environment of inclusion and support.
Feminist and Intersectional Approach: Commitment to advancing health equity through a lens that is inclusive, anti-colonial, and sensitive to the diverse needs of women and gender-diverse individuals.
Passion for missINFORMED’s Mission: A deep commitment to advancing evidence-based, accessible health education and to supporting structurally vulnerable communities.

Time Commitment:

Attendance at regular board meetings (approximately 4-6 per year, 1.5 - 2 hrs/ meeting)
Participation in organizational events, campaigns, and committee work (as time permits)
Reviewing assigned documents and materials in a timely manner
Completing work applicable to the outlined responsibilities within and outside of the regular board meetings
1 in-person gathering with all of missINFORMED leadership team (costs will be covered for your travel and accommodations)

How to Apply:

Please apply directly via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSva9Kw5C3j5LV253nxKSPIVxYkSTGnbAYi_qX3d86UYRnA/viewform at your earliest convenience. The application will remain open until the positions are filled, but it is a competitive process and we aim to recruit someone in the roles before Jan 2025.

If you have any questions for us, or if you would like to provide us with any additional information, please feel free to contact info@missinformed.ca.

missINFORMED is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial matters. As a board member, the Treasurer will also actively contribute to the strategic direction and governance of missINFORMED, an intersectional health education not-for-profit committed to advancing health equity and health literacy through evidence-based resources and advocacy.

Responsibilities:

- Governance and Leadership: Participate in strategic decision-making and provide oversight to help guide missINFORMED’s growth, sustainability, and impact in advancing health equity and education.

Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings.
The Director agrees that they are one of the fiduciaries who steer the missINFORMED towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.
Understand missINFORMED’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose.
Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings.
Fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.
Hold Board members accountable to their tasks and responsibilities, individually and collectively.

- Financial Oversight: Monitor the financial health of the organization, ensuring the proper management of funds and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

- Budget Management: Lead the development of annual budgets, in collaboration with staff, and present financial updates to the board.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, to the Board of Directors.

- Audit and Compliance: Ensure that the organization’s financial practices are aligned with nonprofit accounting standards and participate in any required audits or reviews.

- Fundraising Support: Assist the Board in developing strategies for sustainable fundraising and development and provide input on financial viability of potential grants, partnerships, and revenue-generating opportunities.

- Policy Development: Recommend and implement financial policies, internal controls, and procedures that enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability.

- Banking and Investments: Oversee the organization’s bank accounts, investments, and relationships with financial institutions.

- Tax Filing and Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports, tax filings, and other required government documentation including other reporting obligations such as review engagements, audits, etc..

- Lived Experience and Advocacy: Leverage your lived experiences to shape initiatives and policies that address the health and well-being of structurally vulnerable communities, particularly women and gender-diverse individuals.

Respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization.

- Health Expertise: Offer insights based on your background in health, wellness, or and related fields (such as nutrition, mental health, public health, etc.), ensuring that missINFORMED’s initiatives are grounded in scientific evidence and best practices.

- Collaborative Community Building: Work closely with fellow board members and staff, bringing a fun, supportive, and inclusive energy to help strengthen feminist organizing efforts and community engagement.

Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy.
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission.

- Program and Resource Development: Support the development of educational resources, events, and campaigns that promote intersectional health education and well-being for diverse communities.

- Advancing Feminist Principles: Uphold and promote the values of intersectional feminism in all organizational activities, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.

- Engagement and Outreach: Actively participate in events, discussions, and outreach efforts that help expand missINFORMED’s reach and deepen connections with communities.

Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for missINFORMED.
Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve

Qualifications:

- Finance Expertise: Strong background in financial management, accounting, or a related field, preferably with experience in the nonprofit sector. Preferably CPA certified.

- Knowledge of Nonprofit Accounting: Understanding of Canadian not-for-profit accounting standards, tax filing requirements, and regulatory compliance. Examples include Imagine Canada’s Reporting Standards.

- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to non-financial board members.

- Commitment to missINFORMED’s Mission: Passion for advancing intersectional health equity and education, with an understanding of health and gender justice.

- Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and staff, offering financial guidance in a supportive and inclusive manner.

Time Commitment:

- Board meetings (approximately 4-6, 2-3 hour Zoom meetings per year, one in-person meeting in Hamilton, ON each year [travel and accommodation costs covered], plus committee meetings as needed)

- Regular and timely communication with the Executive Director, financial staff/agency (monthly or as required), and other board members

- Reviewing assigned documents and materials in a timely manner

- Completing work applicable to the outlined responsibilities within and outside of the regular board meetings

- Point person and participation in annual financial audits or reviews

Term:

- The Treasurer will serve a term of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal.

How to Apply:

Please apply directly via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSva9Kw5C3j5LV253nxKSPIVxYkSTGnbAYi_qX3d86UYRnA/viewform at your earliest convenience. The application will remain open until the position is filled, but it is a competitive process and we aim to recruit someone in the role before Jan 2025.

If you have any questions for us, or if you would like to provide us with any additional information, please feel free to contact info@missinformed.ca.