About Us Black CAP is a volunteer-driven, charitable, non-profit, community-based organization. Founded in 1989 by members of Toronto’s Black communities, Black CAP was created to generate awareness, education and community response to HIV transmission and prevention. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV within Toronto’s diverse Black communities and to enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. As Canada’s largest Black AIDS Service Organization, Black CAP has a long history of service, advocacy, prevention, education, support and community leadership. To learn more about us, please visit https://blackcap.ca/ Why Join Black CAP’s Volunteer Board? Black CAP’s Board is a policy Board. The Board focuses on long-term vision, strategic direction, policy oversight, financial stewardship and accountability, while supporting organizational leadership in advancing Black CAP’s mission. The responsibilities for the Board Members are to: -Set and monitor strategic priorities. -Support accountability and good governance. -Monitor finances, budgets and risk. -Strengthen policies and oversight. -Support the Executive Director through appropriate governance structures. -Promote Black CAP’s mission and work in the community -Support fundraising and resource development. -Ensure accountability to members, clients, communities and funders. -Champion Black CAP’s values and commitment to health equity Who We Are Seeking Black CAP is seeking candidates for the Board who identify as African, Caribbean or Black, are engaged in Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities, and are committed to advancing the health, dignity and well-being of Black people living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS. We welcome individuals who bring professional expertise, community connection, lived experience, strategic thinking and a strong commitment to Black community leadership.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: -Governance and Board leadership -Finance, accounting and risk management -Human resources and labour relations -Legal expertise -Fundraising and resource development -Government relations -Non-profit management -Strategic planning -HIV/AIDS, STIs and sexual health -Health equity and community health -Anti-racism and anti-oppression -Communications, advocacy and community engagement -Youth leadership and intergenerational leadership -LGBTQ2S+ community experience -Newcomer and immigrant community experience Commitment to Diverse Representation Black CAP is committed to building a Volunteer Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, African, Caribbean and Black community members, youth, newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, people with lived experience of systemic barriers and people with experience in community organizing, advocacy, care work or service delivery. Black CAP is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where people living with HIV/AIDS and members of our diverse communities can contribute meaningfully to the leadership and development of the organization. Volunteer Board Member Commitment Board members are expected to serve a three-year term, commit at least 10 hours per month to Board and committee work, attend Board and committee meetings, support fundraising and resource development, promote Black CAP’s mission and work, act in the best interests of the organization, maintain confidentiality and ethical governance standards, and bring a respectful, collaborative and community-centered approach to Board work. Selection Process Applicants will be assessed against the recruitment criteria and shortlisted for an interview in early September. Successful applicants will stand for nomination at the Annual Members’ Meeting in late September. Black CAP welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available throughout the application and selection process.

We invite you to bring your voice, skills, leadership and commitment to Black CAP’s Volunteer Board of Directors.