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The Narwhal

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Media • Non-profit • Social Impact

The Narwhal is a non-profit, ad-free independent journalism organization based in Canada, focused on in-depth reporting about the natural environment. Their work includes investigative journalism, opinion pieces, and analyses on topics such as climate change, environmental laws, Indigenous rights, and renewable energy. The Narwhal is committed to producing high-quality journalism without the influence of advertisers, relying instead on reader support and donations. They also advocate for press freedom, occasionally taking legal actions to defend this right. Their reporting is aimed at providing readers with fact-based insights into significant environmental and political issues, primarily in Canada.

2 - 10 employees

Founded 2018

📱 Media

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $10k Grant on 2023-04

📋 Description

• Attend and actively participate in board meetings, committees and special events • Engage in strategic planning and organizational oversight to support long-term sustainability • Provide financial oversight, including approving the annual budget and monitoring its adherence • Support the organization’s policies and ensure alignment with The Narwhal’s mission and values • Advocate for The Narwhal by promoting our mission and work within your networks and communities • Assist with outreach and governance to strengthen the organization’s impact • Assist with fundraising • Respond to occasional staff requests for support in a timely manner • Commit to ongoing learning in equity, anti-racism and inclusion practices • Commit to aligning leadership and behaviour with the highest journalistic standards, include editorial independence • Collaborate thoughtfully with fellow Board Members, and contribute to a leadership culture of inclusivity, accountability and support

🎯 Requirements

• Willingness to support The Narwhal’s commitment to ethics and independence • Skills or experience in nonprofit governance, fundraising, finance, media, journalism, business, communications, legal expertise, human resources, policy advocacy or diversity and inclusion initiatives • Ability to actively participate in board meetings, committees, trainings and fundraising efforts • Commitment to a term of three years, with a possibility of a one-term extension, and dedicate approximately five hours per quarter for regular board members and five to ten hours per quarter for additional volunteer commitments

🏖️ Benefits

• Unpaid and voluntary board positions • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in independent Canadian journalism • Collaborate with thought leaders and provide strategic guidance for sustainability