{"id":67350,"date":"2025-11-24T12:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67350"},"modified":"2025-11-24T12:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:56:58","slug":"application-now-open-2026-women-who-lead-governance-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67350","title":{"rendered":"Application Now Open: 2026 Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWomen belong in all places where decisions are being made.\u201d\u2014 Ruth Bader Ginsburg<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. Designed for women across Canada<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0working in health and social care, this prestigious program supports emerging leaders who aspire to serve on non-profit healthcare boards and step confidently into governance roles.<\/p>\n

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About the Fellowship<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Women Who Lead Governance Fellowship is a f<\/b><\/strong>ree<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0professional development program offering foundational training in healthcare governance<\/b><\/strong>, board recruitment processes, and leadership<\/b><\/strong>. Through sessions delivered by leading governance faculty, board recruitment experts, and women currently serving on healthcare boards, participants gain practical skills, strategic direction, and a clear roadmap into board service.<\/p>\n

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Program Structure & Time Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fellowship spans four months<\/b><\/strong>, requiring approximately 10 hours<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0of total participation. It includes t<\/b><\/strong>hree core sessions<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0one optional session<\/b><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Session 1: Boardroom Basics<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 3rd | 8:00\u201310:00 am | Virtual<\/p>\n

A governance \u201cLegal 101\u201d introducing the fundamentals of non-profit boards and the responsibilities of Directors.<\/p>\n

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Session 2: Rise to the Top<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 21st | 12:00\u20132:00 pm | Virtual<\/p>\n

A practical workshop on navigating the board recruitment process\u2014crafting a board bio, strengthening applications, and preparing for interviews.<\/p>\n

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Session 3: Leadership and Influence<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 17th | 4:00\u20136:30 pm | In-person, Toronto<\/p>\n

A panel discussion with women leaders currently serving as board directors and officers in the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

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Program Cost<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of program partners Mirams Becker and Miller Thomson LLP, the Fellowship is offered at no cost to participants.<\/p>\n

Applicants are responsible only for travel expenses for the in-person Toronto session. A letter confirming enrollment can be provided for those seeking employer support.<\/p>\n

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Who Should Apply?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fellowship welcomes applications from:<\/p>\n