Board Application (2024

Board Application 2024 - 2025

Rise on Boards (formerly Girls on Boards)
Submission Name:*
Please use your the name of your organization as your submission name, e.g. Fora: Network for Change.
Rise on Boards (formerly Girls on Boards) is putting forward a new vision for governance in Canada. By placing experienced emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds at the board table, Rise on Boards is building a new generation of decision-makers. The program is committed to advancing equity, specifically sexism, racism, and ageism, in the non-profit sector as a way to enhance good and representative governance in Canada.

We welcome applications from boards on a rolling basis. To set up a meeting to find out whether this program is right for your board, please contact Sania Dogra, Rise on Boards Program Coordinator, at sania.dogra@foranetwork.org.

Participating Board Requirements
- One-year term (minimum): Provide a warm welcome to a trained, coached and vetted young woman or gender-diverse youth to serve on your board or a key board committee.
- Board Mentor: Make available a current board member who will act as a mentor to ensure the Young Director has the support they will need to be successful
- Welcome and Orientation Session: Attend the orientation session to learn more about Rise on Boards, the role of a Board Mentor and considerations for a successful hosting experience.
- Equity on Board Training: Ensure two current board directors (including the Board Mentor) participate in a 3-hour online workshop prior to a Young Director's placement
The Board Mentor's Role
- Participate in the required Equity on Board training prior to hosting a Young Director. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn badge
- Attend the Board Welcome & Orientation Session.
- Connect with the Young Director and their coach three times in the program (i.e., before the Young Director's first board meeting, 6 months into the program, and at the end of the program).
- Assist the Young Director with the onboarding process.
- Set up regular discussions with the Young Director (before and after meetings) to address the Young Director's questions and concerns.
- Participate in the program’s evaluation at the end of the program (i.e., a survey and a focus group discussion).
- Maintain an ongoing, open, and accessible relationship with the Young Director throughout the one-year term.
- Ensure to understand and sign the Memorandum of Understanding before the Young Director's first Board meeting.
- Communicate with the Fora team regarding updates, concerns and questions related to the Young Director's placement.
TIME COMMITMENT

Participating Boards
- One year minimum term to host a Young Director
- Equity on Board training: 3 hours
Board Mentors
- 1-2 hours per month
- Welcome and onboarding: 1-2 hours
- Equity on Board training: 3 hours
- Board Mentorship: 4-12 hours (total)
- Three meetings with Young Directors and Coaches: 1-2 hours
- Program evaluation (survey and focus group): 2 hours
Organization/ Board Information
Organization's Name:*
Please use your the name of your organization as your submission name, e.g. Fora: Network for Change.
Organization's Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Organization's Website:*
example.com
Organization/Board Contact Information
Please enter your name:*

First NameLast Name
Role*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Confirm Email Address*
Board Mentor Information
If you have identified a Board Mentor for the Young Director, please fill out their contact information below.
Or, not applicable because:

I (board contact) am the mentorBoard mentor has not yet been identified
Mentor Name:

First NameLast Name
Mentor Role:
Phone Number
Mentor Email:
example@example.com
Confirm Mentor Email:
example@example.com
Organization's Social Media Profiles
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
About the Organization/Board
Please provide a short description of the organization: *
What language(s) does your board operate in?*

EnglishFrenchBoth English and FrenchOther, please specify
Please indicate the area(s) that best describe your organization:*

Culture and RecreationEducation and ResearchHealthSocial ServicesEnvironmentDevelopment and HousingLaw, Advocacy and PoliticsPhilanthropic intermediaries and voluntarism promotionInternationalBusiness and Professional Associations, Unions
How many beneficiaries/people does your organization reach?
What are the population groups served by your organization?*

Children/YouthWomenPersons in poverty or with low incomeNewcomers, immigrants or refugeesRacialized groups (Black or People of Colour)Indigenous PeoplesPersons with disabilities2SLGBTQIA+SeniorsOther, please specify.
What is the geographic scope of your organization?*

Community/NeighborhoodCity/LocalRegional (i.e., The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, The Prairie Provinces, The West Coast, The Northern Territories)Provincial or TerritorialNationalInternational
Charitable Number
Operating Budget
Years of Incorporation*
How would you describe the functioning of your board? Please check all that apply.*

Governing Board - i.e. scope is fairly limited to governing functionsPolicy Board - i.e. directs operations by developing policies which guide operational decisionsWorking Board - i.e. board often does double duty as staffFundraising - i.e. primarily serves to support fundraising and open doors
How many meetings are held in a year?*
In which city do meetings take place?*
Please indicate if meetings take place virtually or in-person.*

All meetings are virtual.All meetings are in-person.Hybrid – sometimes virtual; sometimes in-personVirtual, but planning to shift to in-person in the coming months.
Where are Board meetings usually held? *

Office/Organization’s headquartersMember’s houseRestaurantPublic LibraryHotel/Meeting SpaceZoom/MS TeamsOther, please specify.
How long are meetings and at what time of day are they typically held? *
What is the typical time commitment per month of a director on your board?*
(in hours)
Board Readiness Assessment

Participating boards must be committed to advancing equity on their board. The questions below will help our team understand the organization's current equity practices and inform our Equity on Board training to ensure your organization is prepared to welcome a Young Director on board.
Has the board received anti-racism and/or anti-discrimination training? Please enumerate what particular topic and when it was held. *
Has the board integrated equity principles into its mandate to ensure its practices are diverse, equitable and inclusive for current and prospective board directors?*

YesNoWorking on itOther, please specify
Does the organization and/or board have a DEI strategy, goals and metrics?*

YesNoWorking on itOther
Please attach any document (e.g., policy, code of conduct, report, plan etc.) that outlines your DEI initiatives and demonstrates they are in progress and delivering outcomes.*

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How will the board be impacted by having a young woman or gender-diverse youth join the board?*
Young Director Placement Information
Fora's evaluation has found that Young Directors have an improved experience when there are two or more youth on one board. Is your board open to hosting two Young Directors?*

YesNoI would like to discuss this option with the board
What particular strengths, qualities or characteristics are you looking for in a Young Director? Please enumerate in order of your priorities. *
For example: 1. Experience in the sports sector; 2. Passion for gender equity; 3. Skills in fundraising; 4. Skills in human resources; 5. Background in law.
Will the Young Director have voting rights?*

YesNoOther
If No or Other, please explain below. *
If the Young Director has voting rights, are they expected to financially contribute to the organization?

YesNoOther, please specify.
How long will the Young Director's board term be?*
(In Years)
When is the approximate start date of the Young Director’s term? Note that the start date should be the Young Director’s first meeting with the Board.
Please list any additional expectations of the Young Director (e.g. committee work, fundraising expectations, etc.)
Does your board have director's liability insurance?*

YesNoOther, please specify.
Name of insurance provider:*
Will the Young Director be covered by this insurance?*

YesNoOther
If No or Other, please explain below. *
Other Information
How did you hear about Rise on Boards?*

FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInFora WebsiteFora NewsletterSchoolJob or Volunteer BoardsCurrent/Alumni CoachCurrent/Alumni BoardCurrent/Alumni Young DirectorWord of MouthOther
I opt into the Fora Newsletter

YesNo
Please upload a high resolution logo of your organization (ideally with a transparent background). This will be used for Fora's social media posts and website.

Acceptable file types: .pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif
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Commitment
Rise on Boards (formerly Girls on Boards) is putting forward a new vision for governance in Canada. By placing experienced emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds at the board table, Rise on Boards is building a new generation of decision-makers. The program is committed to advancing equity, specifically sexism, racism, and ageism, in the non-profit sector as a way to enhance good and representative governance in Canada.

We welcome applications from boards on a rolling basis. To set up a meeting to find out whether this program is right for your board, please contact Sania Dogra, Rise on Boards Program Coordinator, at sania.dogra@foranetwork.org.

Participating Board Requirements
- One-year term (minimum): Provide a warm welcome to a trained, coached and vetted young woman or gender-diverse youth to serve on your board or a key board committee.
- Board Mentor: Make available a current board member who will act as a mentor to ensure the Young Director has the support they will need to be successful
- Welcome and Orientation Session: Attend the orientation session to learn more about Rise on Boards, the role of a Board Mentor and considerations for a successful hosting experience.
- Equity on Board Training: Ensure two current board directors (including the Board Mentor) participate in a 3-hour online workshop prior to a Young Director's placement
The Board Mentor's Role
- Participate in the required Equity on Board training prior to hosting a Young Director. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn badge
- Attend the Board Welcome & Orientation Session.
- Connect with the Young Director and their coach three times in the program (i.e., before the Young Director's first board meeting, 6 months into the program, and at the end of the program).
- Assist the Young Director with the onboarding process.
- Set up regular discussions with the Young Director (before and after meetings) to address the Young Director's questions and concerns.
- Participate in the program’s evaluation at the end of the program (i.e., a survey and a focus group discussion).
- Maintain an ongoing, open, and accessible relationship with the Young Director throughout the one-year term.
- Ensure to understand and sign the Memorandum of Understanding before the Young Director's first Board meeting.
- Communicate with the Fora team regarding updates, concerns and questions related to the Young Director's placement.
TIME COMMITMENT

Participating Boards
- One year minimum term to host a Young Director
- Equity on Board training: 3 hours
Board Mentors
- 1-2 hours per month
- Welcome and onboarding: 1-2 hours
- Equity on Board training: 3 hours
- Board Mentorship: 4-12 hours (total)
- Three meetings with Young Directors and Coaches: 1-2 hours
- Program evaluation (survey and focus group): 2 hours
Do you fully agree with the requirements above?*

Yes
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Board Application 2024 - 2025

Organization/ Board Information

Organization/Board Contact Information

Board Mentor Information

Organization's Social Media Profiles

About the Organization/Board

Board Readiness Assessment

Young Director Placement Information

Other Information

Commitment