Anova is seeking new board members who will commit and contribute to moving us boldly into the future. We believe an inclusive world of shared power where everyone lives freely without fear of violence is possible. We are working to create change to eliminate patriarchal patterns that result in gender-based sexual violence and inequality.
Anova is built on four pillars: shelter, support, education, and advocacy. Services at our six sites include: Violence Against Women Emergency Shelters, Second Stage Housing, Community Outreach, Children’s Group Program, Counselling and Support, 24 Hour Crisis & Support Line, Sexual Assault Counselling and Public Education.
The board meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month and the expected time commitment is approximately 4 hours a month (September-June). In addition to regular board meetings, we ask our board members to sit on one of our committees. The time commitment for committees will vary from committee to committee and time of the year.
As a Board, we strive to expand the voices contributing at the Board level and would benefit from the perspectives of: equity deserving groups (marginalized groups), rural experience, LGBTQ2+ identified folks, Indigenous Peoples, male identified individuals, newcomers, and those with lived experience. As a part of our Board, you will use your skills, experience, and passion to help us work towards a world without violence.
Our organization currently is looking to recruit individuals with experience or expertise in the following areas:
● Accounting (CPA designation preferred), Treasurer position
● Fundraising, Major Gift Donation, Philanthropy
Required Qualifications/Training:
● Intersectional Feminist Lens
● Commitment to the “Vision, Mission and Core Values” of Anova (on website: www.anovafuture.org, click “About Us”)
● Agreement with the Anova Board’s Position Statement on “Decriminalization of Sex Work” and “White Supremacy and Anti-Racist Practice” (on website, click “About”, then “Publications”)
● Previous experience with a governance Board is an asset, but not required
● Please note that the law states that someone who has claimed bankruptcy in the last 5 years cannot sit on the board of a non-profit