Board Application for Abortion Care Tennessee

Abortion Care Tennessee is a 501C3 nonprofit that provides abortion funding and reproductive resources for Tennesseans seeking care. This application is for a position of leadership, governance, and direct service on the governing Board for Abortion Care Tennessee. As a collective body, the Board oversees the fiscal management and assumes fiscal responsibility of Abortion Care Tennessee in a manner that fosters organizational health and sustainability. The Board is responsible for the strategic planning of the organization, managing the Co-Executive Directors, and giving direction as a cohesive and collective body. Board members facilitate the annual evaluation of the Co-Executive Directors, as well as an annual self-evaluation of the Board. Board members participate in the creation and implementation of the long-range planning and evaluation for Abortion Care Tennessee. The Board supports organizational success through fundraising, development, and marketing.

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About ACT's Board

Traditionally, nonprofit board members are presumed to be the people with the most money to contribute. We reject the idea that the richest amongst us should drive the strategic planning of our work, as we prioritize being led by the working class people most likely to utilize our services.
As in many application processes, marginalized folks often do not apply for opportunities unless they meet ALL of the required criteria. Our board is a space of leadership development, ongoing learning, and community-building. We are prioritizing deep values-alignment and strong knowledge of our service population over previous board experience.

Board Member Requirements:

- Strong values alignment.

- Foundational knowledge of the Reproductive Justice framework and a commitment to continued learning.

- A minimum of a two year term (up to two terms may be served: 4 years maximum).

- 5+ hours per month, including one mandatory monthly board meeting (1.5 hours).

- Board members are required to donate or fundraise $3k/year OR contribute an equitable amount of time donated towards organizational work.

- Each board member is required to sit on at least one committee (Operations, Fundraising, or External Affairs). Each committee meets for one hour per month.

- Attendance of two bi-annual planning retreats.

Help Us Get to Know You

Please provide all *public* social media handles. This is sensitive work - we need to see who you are! Type "N/A" if you do not use the platform or would not be able to make your account public for any period of time.

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Other (this could include TikTok, Red Note, Substack, Medium articles, etc).

How did you hear about the open positions on ACT's Board? *

Are you already affiliated with Abortion Care Tennessee or Mountain Access Brigade in any way? *

Yes

If yes, how?

Share What Makes You a Great Fit

Please share a statement of interest explaining your motivation for joining the board and your alignment with ACT's mission and values. Please be sure to include details that allow us insight to your understanding of the Reproductive Justice Framework.
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Please share your professional background, expertise, or specific skills you can bring to the board. If you are currently involved in any Reproductive Justice-related work in Tennessee - or the South more broadly - please tell us a little bit about it here.
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Alignment with ACT's organizational values is incredibly important to us when considering new Board Members. Please read through our values listed below, and share a little about what they mean to you in your current work or in your prospective commitment to your role at ACT.

1). Accountability: We are committed to transparency, compassionate and direct communication, and being open to receiving constructive criticism to drive our individual and collective growth. 2). Centering the Reproductive Justice Framework: We see all oppression as interconnected and strive to dismantle all forms of oppression, especially white supremacy, by engaging in cross-movement power building. 3). Accessibility: We strive to make our spaces, services, and advocacy accessible to everyone and to center the needs and leadership of the most marginalized. 4). Sustainability: We strive to support each other in this work to ensure the sustainability of each of us and of the continuity of the fund. 5). Southern Liberation: ACT is committed to uplifting our community and to building autonomy and collective power in the South.

What do these values mean to you in your current or prospective work? *

Please share two references who can speak to your qualifications and commitment. We ask that you provide First Name, Last Name, and Email and/or Phone Number for each of your references.
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Would you be willing to provide a copy of your resume/CV upon request? *

Yes

Abortion Care for Tennessee

Board Application for Abortion Care Tennessee

Help Us Get to Know You

Share What Makes You a Great Fit

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with Abortion Care Tennessee.