
JOIN OUR BOARD
DEADLINE to submit nomination: Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 5:00PM EDT.
We are looking for dedicated, innovative, and courageous individuals to join our Board of Directors. If these words describe you, then we hope you'll get involved, share your skills and knowledge, and have an impact on the future of this incredible organization. This is your moment to make a difference.
For over 40 years, we have been one of Canada's leading organizations championing the advancement of all women+ in the screen-based media industry. We are searching for powerful new voices to help us continue this commitment.
You do not have to be a WIFT+ Toronto member to nominate someone to the Board of Directors. However, the candidate must be a WIFT+ Toronto Full Member in good standing.
QUESTIONS?
For more information on the AGM and Board Nomination process, contact Venessa Harris, Executive Assistant, at vharris@wift.com
If you have any questions regarding your membership, contact the Manager of Membership & Engagement, Abigail Brockhouse, by emailing abrockhouse@wift.com.
NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY
The Nominee must be a Full Member of WIFT+ Toronto in good standing or, if selected as a Board candidate, must become a Full Member within ten (10) business days following the Annual General Meeting.
Nominees must be women+.
WIFT+ Toronto is actively seeking individuals from underrepresented communities.
Must be able to commit to a first-term to serve as a Director beginning as of the Annual General Meeting.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (to be uploaded)
1. Nominee bio (Max. 150 words)
2. Nominee CV/resume (Max. 3 pages)
3. Letter of Interest (if nominating yourself, outline what value you will bring to the WIFT+ Toronto Board of Directors. Max. 2 pages) OR Letter of Support (if nominating someone else, outline why you think this individual will be a valuable asset to the WIFT+ Toronto Board of Directors. Max 2 pages)
2025 BOARD SLATE & WIFT+ TORONTO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
In March, the Nominating Committee will contact all nominees to confirm their interest and commitment and set up an interview. The Board nomination slate will be announced publicly in April, prior to the AGM. All Full Members of WIFT+ Toronto are eligible to vote for the Board of Directors.
The 2025 WIFT+ Toronto Annual General Meeting will take place, in-person, in May 2025