Women, through participation on governing boards and in senior roles of organisations, have a significant impact on sport in Canada from the grassroots level to elite international competitions. However, women are often under-represented in leadership at the board level, leaving a void in discussions, perspectives and decision-making.
CAAWS is dedicated to encouraging girls and women to both participate and lead in sport and physical activity. Women on Boards: A Guide to Getting Involved, produced by CAAWS in partnership with 2010 Legacies Now, provides both organisations and women who are interested in serving on boards, with practical resources to ensure strong representation and leadership from women at the board level.
The guide demystifies the workings of boards and strives to improve recruitment and retention of women
as board members by:
- Describing why boards need more women
- Providing advice on how to find a suitable board to join, and how to secure a position on it
- Providing straightforward descriptions of typical board roles, terminology and processes
- Identifying challenges that may be faced by women serving on boards, and proposing strategies for addressing them
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