Board of Directors

Are you committed to creating communities that are free from sexual violence? Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is looking for individuals who are interested in joining our Board of Directors to support our compassionate team. Our Board is an active and involved group who care deeply about the organization and our fiduciary duties to support and govern the organization. CCASA is grounded in anti-oppressive practices and is committed to being equitable and inclusive while creating a safe space for all. We aim to be a representation of the communities we serve thus we welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for these positions. However, we are particularly wanting to create space for the voices and experiences of racialized, LGBTQ2+ and those impacted by disabilities community members to help shape and build CCASA into a hub of support for those who are underrepresented and underserved. While we value the importance of representation, we are seeking individuals committed to their communities that are able to assist in identifying gaps in our services and further developing relationships beyond the boardroom. 
In alignment with our core values, CCASA is looking for individuals that are collaborative, community centred, empathetic, innovative, and forward thinking in creating ways we can better serve the communities of Calgary and its surrounding areas.  Currently we are seeking to welcome a number of new board members.  
Specifically, we are looking to fill:

1)	The role of Board Treasurer – This individual will have at least 3-5 years’ experience in financial management and accounting and will have a professional designation in such. Knowledge of not for profit financial management an asset.  This role provides oversight to the CEO and Director of Finance, IT and Admin and will chair the Finance and Audit committee.
2)	Other Skilled Board members - We are also looking for talented individuals who have a substantial amount of experience in any of the following areas: fundraising, government relations and advocacy, involvement in big systems, not for profit or other board experience, community building and cultural engagement and building, and donor relations.
CCASA Board Director roles are volunteer positions and require committee work and monthly meetings. 
If you would like to be considered for a CCASA Board position, please email to request an application to CCASAboard@calgarycasa.com or visit the website at calgarycasa.com and go to the Get Involved/Careers section; the application is available to be filled out and submitted online. Applications will be reviewed and potential applicants will be contacted for an initial interview.  Successful applicants will require a police security check.