We are recruiting for two (2) at-large members of the Coordinating Council (CoCo) so that we may have a more diverse set of voices, experiences, and opinions represented.
Currently, CoCo is made up of the chairs of all our committees, which means we aren’t getting the perspective of members who don’t have as much time to commit to volunteering and may not be as steeped in everything we do. We seek Girlfriends who can bring an understanding of our mission, equity, commitment to racial equity, and an ability to see the “big picture.”
CoCo members attend monthly meetings and collaborate to run the day-to-day activities for an interconnected and efficient organization. Meetings are held virtually on the second Wednesday of each month excluding January and August.
CoCo works closely with the Governing Board, conducting all grant-making and education programs and making budget recommendations, and is tasked with member recruitment, engagement, and retention. The Governing Board is responsible for fiduciary (financial, legal, compliance) and mission-related issues.
To better understand our leadership, please see Leadership Team & Org Structure Chart.
2024 Coordinating Council openings
Member-at-large Representative: Brings the perspective of members who are not currently deeply engaged in running the day-to-day activities of the organization as committee chairs.
Essential Tasks:
Participate in discussions and decision-making
Ensure that activities and decisions reflect our mission and values
Assist in leadership development and/or other committee activities
Provide member perspectives on issues that may arise
Helpful skills/experience:
Willingness to work collaboratively
Commitment to equity
Interest in learning, adapting, and trying new approaches
Appreciation of the diversity of our membership
Ability to see interconnectedness and the big picture
One year of membership with ninety-nine girlfriends preferred
Time Commitment:
Monthly 90-minute meetings (held on the second Wednesday from noon-1:30 via Zoom, excluding January and August)
Participation in annual half-day retreat (date TBD by poll)
2-year commitment to ninety-nine girlfriends and CoCo
To apply for one of these openings, please email a statement expressing your interest, abilities and relevant skills/experience to Coordinating Council Chair Tammy Wilhoite by June 30. We will conduct interviews for these positions in early to mid July. Please reply to this email with any questions.