Apply for Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about supporting Black girls?
Be a part of the next chapter of Girls For A Change.

Girls For A Change is looking for new board members to join its dynamic and growing board of directors. If you're ready to get to work and help drive GFAC forward, we want you! Joining our board means committing to working on one of our 5 committees to help move the needle forward. Our board meets every third Tuesday of the month, every other month and committee meetings are dependent on your time and availability. In addition, all board members are expected to fundraise and advocate within their personal networks. Helping us grow means helping us gain access to networks where we have not had inroads previously. GFAC is dedicated to supporting the continuing education of all staff and board members as it pertains to equity and inclusion. In addition, we offer opportunities to join us at our annual events, promotion of your position as a board member, and opportunities to be involved in our marketing communications.

Board Member Application

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Questionnaire

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If you join the Board, you agree that you can provide at least 2-4 hours a month in attendance to Board and Committee meetings and that you do not have any conflict-of-interest in participating on the Board.(Required)
If you are not selected to join the Board, or if you decide not to join, would you like to be a volunteer to assist our organization in various ways that match your skills and interests?(Required)

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At Girls For A Change, we are preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.

– Angela Patton, Chief Executive Officer