Start Date: November 2025
Application Deadline: Rolling
Location: Remote (global applicants welcome)
Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours/month
About Global Girl Project
Global Girl Project (GGP) is a grassroots feminist charity dedicated to mobilising marginalised girls within the Global Majority to become agents of social change. Established ten years ago in the United States as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, GGP expanded its reach by registering in the United Kingdom in 2019 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Through partnerships with established community-based organisations, GGP delivers leadership programmes for girls aged 13 to 18. These initiatives equip girls with the skills, confidence, and networks to drive social action within their communities. GGP works intentionally from an anti-colonial and non-patriarchal framework, ensuring that leadership is grounded in the lived experiences of the regions it serves.
As the organisation enters a pivotal stage of growth, it seeks a new Board Trustee – Co-Chair to strengthen governance, expand networks, and champion feminist leadership at the highest level.
The Role
The Co-Chair will play a crucial role in shaping GGP’s strategic direction, ensuring effective governance, and supporting the CEO in delivering the organisation’s mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a values-driven, global organisation committed to challenging traditional power structures and amplifying girls’ voices worldwide.
The ideal candidate will bring previous board or senior governance experience, strong leadership skills, and deep alignment with feminist values. They will also be well-connected in international feminist networks and comfortable serving as an ambassador for GGP in diverse contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Leadership
- Work alongside the CEO to set agendas, chair board meetings, and ensure effective decision-making.
- Provide support, accountability, and mentorship to the CEO through regular check-ins.
- Lead on trustee development, recruitment, and engagement.
- Oversee compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including Charity Commission requirements.
- Monitor financial management and risk, ensuring sustainability and accountability.
- Ensure delivery of GGP’s strategic plan and mission objectives.
Strategy and Oversight
- Facilitate board participation in long-term strategy and decision-making.
- Participate actively in the annual strategy meeting (in-person strongly encouraged).
Fundraising and Advocacy
- Meet the annual “Give or Get” commitment of £1,200 GBP / $1,450 USD.
- Actively promote GGP externally, opening doors to new partnerships and funding opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, ambassadors, and philanthropic partners, especially within feminist leadership and funding spaces.
Culture and Values
- Model GGP’s values of collaboration, inclusivity, respect, and feminist leadership.
- Foster an open and supportive board culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
- Advocate for GGP’s mission with authenticity and integrity, ensuring girls’ voices remain central.
This voluntary role requires a minimum contribution of 8 hours per month and attendance at six virtual board meetings annually. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of renewal.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven board or senior governance experience, ideally as a chair, co-chair, or vice-chair.
- Strong commitment to feminist, inclusive, and collaborative leadership.
- Deep alignment with GGP’s mission of empowering girls in Global Majority communities.
- Excellent communication and consensus-building skills across diverse international contexts.
- Established networks within feminist, philanthropic, or activist spaces.
- Knowledge of governance, safeguarding, and risk management.
Desirable
- Experience leading fundraising initiatives or cultivating donor relationships.
- Familiarity with charity governance and compliance (UK Charity Commission or equivalent).
- Experience engaging with corporate, philanthropic, or institutional partners.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
GGP is committed to building a representative and inclusive board. The organisation values diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences, recognising that strength comes from collaboration across different backgrounds and identities.
Applications are especially encouraged from women, non-binary people, and individuals from the Global Majority, whose leadership and lived experiences are central to the communities GGP serves.
How to Apply
To ensure fairness and accessibility, GGP is implementing a CV-free recruitment process. Interested candidates should complete the application form available via Google Forms, responding to key application questions.
For more information about the role or the application process, please contact Jules Lynch at [email protected] or visit www.globalgirlproject.org.
Conclusion
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned governance leader to join a feminist organisation at a critical stage in its development. By stepping into the role of Board Trustee – Co-Chair, the successful candidate will help shape strategy, champion fundraising and advocacy, and ensure that Global Girl Project continues to amplify the leadership of girls worldwide.
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