Call for Applications: CJRF’s New Governing Board

The application period for our new governing board is now closed.

The Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) is embarking on an exciting transformation from a donor-led fund to a fully participatory, movement-facing and constituent-led fund.

Watch the information session recording, review the FAQs, or keep reading for more information.

Building on our previous five years of work, the new Board will shape the strategic directions of CJRF’s second phase.

About CJRF

CJRF is a grantmaking initiative that supports women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples.

CJRF works by pooling funds from private foundations. Since our launch in 2016, we have deployed over US$20 million through 43 major grant partnerships.

Learn more at www.cjrfund.org.

CJRF Vision and Values

• People Power. Our decision-making will put people at the center.
• Intersectionality. Our strategy recognizes multiple identities.
• Diversity. We welcome diverse Board members.
• Inclusion. Participatory decision-making is key.
• Transparency. Information will be accessible.
• Iterative Learning. We will learn and adapt.
• Local-to-Global Change. Change starts at the community level.

Board Functions

1. Transition Functions (2022-23)
   1. Finalize governance structure
   2. Establish grantmaking policies
   3. Establish operations strategy
2. Ongoing Functions (2023 onward)
   1. Oversight of grantmaking
   2. Oversight of planning and budgeting
   3. Engagement with funders
   4. Supervision of staff

Application Instructions

To apply, send information to hilary.heath@cjrfund.org.

For More Information

Watch the session recording or review the FAQs.

Visit www.cjrfund.org for more.