About the Role
As a Fundraising & Donor Development Board Member at the You Are More Project, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission by securing essential funding to support our programs and initiatives. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering survivors of sexual violence and promoting mental and sexual health through community-centered approaches. This role is a 2 year term with option to extend with 1 year increments.
Interested individuals are invited to submit a resume and a letter of interest outlining their qualifications and motivation for joining the You Are More Project’s Board of Directors. Applications can be submitted through the 'Apply Now' button or emailed to info@youaremoreproject.ca. The application deadline is October 31, 2024.
The You are More Project is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive board that mirror the community it serves. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to empowering survivors and promoting holistic health and wellness.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Attend and Actively Participate: Attend bi-monthly board meetings in Saskatoon, with the option to participate virtually when necessary. Engage actively in discussions and decision-making processes that uphold the mission and values of the organization.
Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with fellow board members to identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, donors, title sponsors and individual donations. Develop and execute strategies to diversify and grow the organization’s funding base.
Donor Cultivation: Cultivate relationships with potential donors and funding partners, leveraging personal and professional networks to secure financial support for the organization.
Events and Fundraising: Attend and actively promote You are More Project events and fundraising within your network and community.
Event Support: Provide support fundraising events and initiatives aimed at enhancing the You are More Project’s financial sustainability and community engagement.
Qualifications:
Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
Networking Skills: Ability to leverage personal and professional networks effectively to identify and secure financial support for the organization.
Commitment: Commit to attending and actively participating in bi-monthly board meetings and dedicating approximately 5 hours per month to dedicated to above roles & responsibilities outside of board meetings.
About The You are More Project
The You are More Project empowers individuals to call themselves home and reconnect with their bodies through supportive space that promotes mental and sexual health, self-acceptance, and fostering community through movement.
The You are More Project was founded to address a critical gap in supporting survivors of sexual violence. Recognizing the lack of comprehensive, realistic approaches to healing, our organization was established to provide holistic support. Our founder, a survivor of sexual violence, experienced firsthand the need for programming that reconnects the mind and body. This inspired the creation of the You are More Project, which offers evidence-based therapeutic programming facilitated by community experts, incorporating movement and other healing modalities. Our mission extends beyond supporting survivors; we also educate and involve allies to foster a well-informed community. Survivors often face barriers such as societal stigma, shame, mental health challenges, lack of access to support services, financial constraints, and healthcare system barriers. The You are More Project addresses these barriers by developing free, inclusive, holistic community-centered programs for survivors.
