We believe that engaged and informed Londoners are the building blocks of a vital, successful, and sustainable city.  We believe that strong and connected communities are critical to bringing them together.  Building these connections and advocating for our members is what we do. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 50 years.

The Urban League of London is an umbrella group whose members include a number of neighbourhood associations and community groups working to improve and connect our City.  Individuals with an interest in urban or civic matters may also become individual members of the League.

The League meets in open session monthly, except in June, July, August and December, on the last Thursday of the month virtually (or post-COVID at the Goodwill Community Store & Donation Centre (255 Horton Street). Meetings begin at 7 p.m., and all are welcome to attend.

By virtue of our registration as a registered charity, we are required to be non-partisan in our work.  In practice, we attempt to be transpartisan.  We strive to foster a welcoming environment for all members of the London community, without regard to race, gender, age, colour, national origin, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Urban League of London acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories of the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Lenni-Lenape, and other Nations. The ULL is committed to inclusion and equity in its representation and structure and encourages applicants from diverse communities

You can find out more about the Urban League of London here:
https://www.urbanleague.ca/about-us

The Urban League Board of Directors oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization. They meet bi-monthly (6 times a year) to move the organization forward on a variety of areas including, but not limited to, governance, financial stability, strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, operations and member support.

Purpose:
-Develop and execute strategy for Urban League of London – set strategic framework and execute upon strategic framework
-Develop and monitor annual goals and benchmarks; approve annual goals in subsequent years.
-Ensure that Urban League of London is accountable to funding sources in terms of deliverables and reporting.
-Create funding sustainability plans.
-Drive resources (funding, people, opportunities) toward Urban League of London whenever possible (ie. recruiting volunteers, assisting with funding development etc.)
-Create ad hoc and sub-committees to address specific or ongoing Urban League of London issues.
-Ensure financial, and human resource compliance.
-Engage in succession planning for Urban League of London leadership

Board of Directors Membership:
The Board of Directors will be made up of a maximum of 11 individuals, including:
-Representatives from Urban League of London Members. These representatives should represent the diversity of the Urban League of London;
-Representatives from the general London and area public with an interest in community;
-Committee members with experience and/or training in governance, non-profit management, fundraising, finance, marketing and volunteer management.

Time Commitments:  
Board Members must attend 75% of regularly scheduled Board meetings to be in good standing (4 of 6 Board Meetings a year). They are also encouraged to attend as many general meetings of the League (last Thursday of the month except summer and December) to engage with members. They are encouraged to sit on one other committee to the Board.  They may from time to time appoint any committee or other advisory body, as it deems necessary or appropriate for such purposes.
Board members are also expected to commit to 1-3 hours a month of independent work outside of regularly scheduled meetings.

To apply please complete the form below. If you would like further information email info@urbanleague.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you and having you join our growing organization!

A committee made up of Board Members and League Members will review the applications and select the top candidates to interview. We will be in touch if you are selected for an interview. If you are not selected for an interview, we may also reach out to see if you would be interested in joining a Committee of the Board instead!