We're recruiting for our Board!

_Applications are now closed, but we're always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in getting involved, please [reach out](mailto:hello@babyghosts.fund)._ Baby Ghosts is forming its inaugural board of directors, and we'd love you to join us! We are open to bringing on folks without nonprofit governance experience – if that's you, we have a bit of an explainer below to give you a better sense of how one operates, and what the time and participation expectations are. **We should also be clear that the board operates on a strictly voluntary basis.** Here's what our accountability structure looks like: - Staff (currently, [Jennie and Eileen](/about)) are accountable to the board of directors - The board is accountable to our members, community, funders, and stakeholders In a nutshell 🥜, our community sets the agenda, our board ensures the community's needs are met, and staff do the day-to-day work and report to the board. **Our community holds the power.** ## Core Responsibilities - Uphold our mission, mandate, and values - Oversee operations and direct staff - Attend regular board meetings online (we are fully remote, and the board sets its own schedule) - Participate in decision-making processes about finances, programming, policies, staffing, and social impact strategy (2-5 hrs per month on Slack) - Actively engage in learning about our activities - Recruit, select, orient, and train new board members down the road - Ensure transparency and accountability in relationships with Weird Ghosts, Gamma Space, partners, major donors, sponsors, members, and other stakeholders - Complete or reaffirm anti-racism/anti-oppression training (we'll pay for it) - Form and oversee committees (e.g., fundraising, programs) *You do not have to be based in Canada, although that is our preference.* We can go into more detail and share what work needs to be done on an annual basis if we move forward with an interview. ## Board Diversity We are primarily seeking to form a diverse board that is representative of our community, particularly anyone at any intersection of the following identities: - Black, Indigenous, and racialized people - trans people - gender-marginalized people - people with disabilities - queer folks - people who have experienced barriers or discrimination in the game industry ## Understanding nonprofit accountability structure ### Board of Directors The board of directors holds *significant governance authority* and is responsible for strategic direction, policy development, and oversight of Baby Ghosts' operations. It is collectively accountable to the membership/community and should reflect its diversity. The board operates under a **directors' code of conduct** that emphasizes collaborative decision-making, confidentiality, and unified communication. Directors ensure decisions are made ethically, transparently, and in consultation with the community. The board monitors and evaluates its own performance, with feedback and input from members. ### Staff Staff, led by the co-executive directors, do day-to-day management and implementation of programs and initiatives. They answer to the board and **execute its strategic plans**. Staff require a high degree of autonomy. Staff work closely with the board, providing feedback on program reach and impact. This two-way communication ensures that board decisions reflect on-the-ground experience and that staff have a voice in shaping the direction​​​​ of our org. ### Members/Community Members *are* the Baby Ghosts we are serving through our work. We centre member feedback, participation, and engagement in shaping our programs and policies. We do this through surveys, regular check-ins, open communication channels, and a focus on building supportive and safe community spaces. Baby Ghosts empowers its community by creating a sense of belonging and actively involving members in mentorship, program development, and advocacy efforts. Our goal is to create collective power from the ground up!