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Call for Applications: Board of Trustees
Help shape the future of mental health advocacy, education, and support.
LEAD Community Foundation invites applications from passionate professionals and emerging leaders worldwide to join our Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
We are seeking individuals with relevant skills, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to advancing mental health literacy and strengthening our organisation’s long-term impact.
Trustees
- Position: Board of Trustees
- Location: Worldwide
- Tenure: Three years
- Nature of Appointment: Voluntary and unpaid
- Application Deadline: 5th December 2026
About LEAD Community Foundation
Established in November 2018, LEAD Community Foundation is a Nigerian nonprofit organisation working to promote mental health literacy through advocacy, education, and mental health support.
We empower individuals, particularly young people and students, to understand mental health, challenge stigma, and contribute to healthier communities.
As we strengthen our governance and expand our impact, we are looking for dedicated individuals to help guide our strategic direction and organisational development.
What Does a Trustee Do?
Trustees provide strategic leadership and governance oversight. Responsibilities include:
- Guiding the Foundation’s strategy and organisational priorities.
- Supporting financial oversight, fundraising, and sustainability.
- Promoting accountability and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Contributing professional expertise, networks, and strategic partnerships.
- Monitoring organisational performance and impact.
- Participating in Board meetings and collective decision-making.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applicants from anywhere in the world, including experienced professionals and emerging leaders with relevant skills or expertise in areas such as:
- Governance, leadership, and organisational development.
- Finance, law, and risk management.
- Mental health, public health, and education.
- Fundraising, grants, and resource mobilisation.
- Communications, advocacy, and digital innovation.
- Community engagement, partnerships, and international development.
Lived Experience Is an Advantage
We value the insights that lived experience can bring to mental health advocacy, service accessibility, and understanding community needs. Applicants with lived experience of mental health challenges or navigating support systems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Lived experience is an advantage, not a requirement. We welcome diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds
Tenure and Commitment
This is a voluntary, unpaid position for a three-year term. Trustees are expected to dedicate time to Board meetings, strategic discussions, document reviews, and agreed governance responsibilities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have the skills, experience, or perspective to contribute to our mission, we invite you to take the next step.
Apply to join the LEAD Community Foundation Board of Trustees by 5 December 2026.
Complete the online application form to share your background, expertise, and motivation for joining our Board.
We look forward to hearing from you.
All applications will be assessed based on relevant skills, experience, commitment, and the needs of the Foundation. Submission does not guarantee appointment.