Join Our Board of Directors

 

The Women’s Center Board of Directors is a working board that is responsible for the organization’s vision, goals, policies, finances, and staffing. We are in a period of transition and are seeking to increase the size of our board, and to develop a strategic plan for long-term success of the Cambridge Women’s Center.

Directors have the following responsibilities: 

  • Management and oversight over all property, affairs and funds of the Center. 

  • Planning of long-term strategic goals and vision for the Center. 

  • Hiring, oversight, evaluation and support of senior staff.

  • Overseeing the development and implementation of Center-wide policies.

  • Support for fundraising initiatives. 

  • Facilitation of communication among the Board, staff, members, and community. 

  • Committee assignments include Finance, Governance, and Fundraising & Outreach, with ad hoc committees as needs arise.

We are seeking candidates with the following characteristics: 

  • Strong commitment to the mission of the Center. 

  • Willing to make a commitment of 5-15 hours per month, including attending at least 80% of monthly Board meetings- mix of in-person and remote meetings. 

  • Experience or education in non-profit governance, law, tax and finance, fundraising, and/or communications 

  • Experience in anti-racism, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender, disability rights, and/or other social justice movements. 

The Women’s Center is committed to maintaining a Board reflecting the diversity of the people we serve. Women of color, immigrants, trans and gender diverse individuals, and women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Please submit a resume and cover letter responding to the following questions to board@cambridgewomenscenter.org.  Deadline to apply is Friday, January 23, 2026.     

  1. How did you hear about the Women’s Center? Do you have any past or current involvement with the Center? 

  2. Why are you interested in joining the Women’s Center Board of Directors? What skills and/or strengths would you like to bring to the Board? 

  3. The following is a list of areas for which the Board has some or all responsibility. Right now we are particularly looking for individuals with legal, financial, and fundraising expertise.  If you have experience in any of these areas please briefly describe

    1. Fundraising 

    2. Community outreach / Publicity / Media work 

    3. Financial planning or management 

    4. Legal 

    5. Diversity development 

    6. Board development 

    7. Strategic planning 

    8. Nonprofit governance

  4. The Women’s Center is committed to building a diverse and representative Board. To the extent that you are comfortable sharing, please give relevant demographic information, including your race, gender, sexuality, and whether you have a disability. If you hold any other identities not captured in those categories that you would like to share, please include those as well. 

Thank you for your interest in the Cambridge Women’s Center!