Call for Board Members

OurToba Film Network INC is seeking passionate and dedicated women, non binary, and gender diverse individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a key role in shaping our vision, growth ensuring financial sustainability, and expanding our impact in the Manitoba Film Industry for women, non-binary, and gender diverse filmmakers.

Board members will serve a 2 year term and are expected to attend meetings as active participants, assist with fundraising, advocacy, programming, outreach and growth.

We are looking for individuals with expertise in the film industry finance, fundraising, sponsorship, legal, marketing, nonprofit management, as well as a strong commitment to our mission.

We strongly encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply. Our members are from diverse backgrounds and we thrive on different perspectives to best serve the organization and support its growth.

1. Leadership & Governance

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  Skill Gained: Strategic decision-making, policy development, guiding organizational vision



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  Career Transfer: Prepares individuals for executive and senior leadership roles in businesses, government, and nonprofits

2. Financial Oversight & Budgeting

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  Skill Gained: Understanding financial statements, budgeting, and fundraising



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  Career Transfer: Useful in management, finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship

3. Fundraising & Resource Development

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  Skill Gained: Donor relations, grant writing, corporate sponsorship agreements



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  Career Transfer: Essential in sales, marketing, business development, and nonprofit fundraising roles

4. Public Speaking & Communication

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  Skill Gained: Presenting at meetings, advocating for the organization, networking



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  Career Transfer: Helpful in public relations, corporate communications, law, and any leadership role requiring persuasion and influence

5. Networking & Relationship Management

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  Skill Gained: Building relationships with donors, stakeholders, and community leaders



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  Career Transfer: Beneficial in sales, consulting, politics, and any client-facing role

6. Strategic Planning & Problem-Solving

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  Skill Gained: Setting long-term goals, evaluating risks, making data-driven decisions



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  Career Transfer: Critical in executive leadership, business strategy, project management, and entrepreneurship

7. Nonprofit & Social Impact Knowledge

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  Skill Gained: Understanding of nonprofit operations, community engagement, advocacy



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  Career Transfer: Helpful for careers in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, social enterprises, and public policy

8. Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution

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  Skill Gained: Handling organizational challenges, making tough decisions under pressure



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  Career Transfer: Important for HR, law, management, and mediation roles

9. Teamwork & Collaboration

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  Skill Gained: Working with a diverse board, committees, and staff to achieve goals



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  Career Transfer: Applies to any team-based work environment, including corporate teams and startups

We are a working board however we do prioritize mental health and work life balance. Volunteer hours are flexible and can be organized around your schedule. Usually a ten hour commitment is ideal for an OurToba Film Network INC board member.

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