Join the Sakeenah Board of Directors

Sakeenah seeks to provide a safe space for growth and empowerment for all of them.

Sakeenah’s mission is to establish the largest network of sheltering projects which provide a safe a nurturing environment for Muslim women and children across the globe.

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We are a safe, non-judgmental space where Muslim women and children are able to become self-sufficient and thrive.

We are an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, not-for-profit organization serving the diverse Muslim population.

We are looking to diversify our Board of Directors and is accepting applications on a rolling basis! 

Responsibilities

• Attend all board meetings
• Fundraising
• Develop, implement, and monitor governance policies for the organization
• Keep up-to-date with knowledge of programs and work of Sakeenah
• Demonstrate commitment to Sakeenah’s organizational values
• Uphold confidentiality
• Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties outlined by Sakeenah

Qualifications

• Commitment to women and children’s issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework
• Experience working in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness
• Expertise in HR, accounting, or finance is an asset
• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people
• Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity
• Ability to mediate conflict
• Effective communication skills
• Dedication to team building
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize
• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary
• Any additional languages are an asset

Please send a current resume, along with a letter of interest, to Sakeenah via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Please put “Board Member Application” in the subject line, along with your full name.