Join the DJNO Board of Directors!

Who We Are:

The Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO) aims to build a just and accessible Ontario and world where disabled people are free to be—a world and Province where disabled people:

• have personal and political agency

• can thrive and foster community

• build the power, capacity, and skills needed to hold people, communities, and institutions responsible for the spaces they create

We have been providing public education, policy analysis, and advocacy since 2018 by and for disabled people across Ontario. and are funded from various foundations and donations. You can learn more about our non-profit organization here: djno.ca

Our Board of Directors: 

The DJNO Board of Directors is made up of 10 members elected from the General Membership, including 8 from our Individual Members. The Board is responsible for ensuring the financial health of the organization, developing, ensuring adherence to our bylaws and policies, setting the strategic priorities of the organization, broadly overseeing operations and policy, supporting the youth action council and committees, and completing all administrative requirements.

The Board is also responsible for building relationships with our general members and community partners. We seek to provide leadership opportunities for those with lived experience and those who have a knowledge and analysis of disability justice issues across aspects of identity. As a small organization with a small staff complement, directors play an engaged role in advancing the organization’s aims.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a new Board Member to join our team for the next two years. 

Given our organization’s current needs, we are seeking individuals with (1) strong community connections, (3) a passion for disability justice organizing, and (3) a strong background in non-profit fundraising. 

You should also:

• Support our Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Unreservedly agree with our Member Code of Conduct.

• Be ready to work collaboratively with Board Members and staff. 

• Commit, within a disability justice lens, to carry out the responsibilities of a Board Member.

Board members are expected to:

• Attend monthly meetings primarily via teleconference or videoconference.

• Attend the organization’s annual general meeting.

• Actively advise and support the organization in areas related to their expertise and experience, particularly fundraising.

• Participate in standing and ad hoc subcommittees.

• Treat matters of the organization with confidentiality and sensitivity.

• Act with honesty, integrity and openness in advancing the interests of the DJNO.

• Actively cultivate their familiarity with and understanding of disability justice.

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