Call for Nominations – The 519 Annual General Meeting 2026

The 519 is currently seeking candidates to join its Board of Management.

There are 3 vacancies on the Board at this time: 2 catchment seats, and 1 non-catchment seat.

Catchment candidates must reside in the catchment area (bounded by Bay, Bloor/Danforth, the DVP, and the railway lands south of The Esplanade) to be eligible. Non-catchment candidates can reside anywhere within the City of Toronto. 

Ideal candidates possess a robust mix of skills, knowledge and experience, and reflect the diversity of the communities that The 519 works with.

In order to be elected to our Board of Management, the nominee and their two nominators must be Members of The 519. Membership is the best way for you to show your support for The 519. Your involvement helps keep our community vibrant, diverse, and connected.

Become a member, or renew your membership online

Read The 519 Annual Report 2024

Priorities include continuing to advance the representation of 2SLGBTQ+ people from equity-deserving communities, including:

• Women
• Trans/Non-Binary People
• Black People
• Indigenous Peoples
• People of Colour
• Older Adults
• People with Disabilities

Skills and Experience Priorities include deep understanding and demonstrated competencies in:

• Board Leadership, Development and Governance
• 2SLGBTQ+ Government Relations and Advocacy
• Fundraising and Philanthropy
• Immigration and/or Refugee Sector Experience (focus on systems/policy transformation and/or related advocacy)
• Financial and Business Management Expertise

Eligibility Criteria Nominees must meet the following minimum requirements:

• be over the age of 18
• be a resident of the City of Toronto (residency includes living in the City of Toronto, owning or tenanting land there, or being the spouse of an owner or tenant)
• Be a current Member of The 519. At least 6 of the 11 elected members must reside in The 519’s catchment area. The catchment area is bounded by Bay, Bloor, the Don Valley, and the railway lands south of The Esplanade.
• Not be in a restricted category as defined in the City of Toronto’s Public Appointments Policy

The 519 also requires confirmation of the following:

• membership status – become a member of The 519
• your two nominators must be members of The 519
• the contact information of two members of The 519 who have agreed to nominate you for the Board of Management
• a copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae
• a short biography that will be published on The 519.org and shared with eligible voters
• a photo of yourself that will be published on The519.org and shared with eligible voters
• you will be asked to sign a declaration providing full disclosure of any real or perceived conflict of interest, and declaring your understanding and commitment to fulfil the role of a Board Member

Please review The 519 policies and strategic priorities here.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in becoming a Board member, please apply on or before Monday, August 17^th, 2026 at 5 pm by filling out the Application and Nomination Form.

Application and Nomination Form

All applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee of the Board. A shortlist of top-scoring candidates who meet all eligibility criteria will be developed and invited for virtual interviews end of August/early September. Candidates will be provided various options for participating in the interview for equitable access:

• Online/virtual video conferencing
• Phone-based interview
• Option to use The 519 building and equipment to be able to participate in the virtual video interview. All health and safety policies for space use to be followed.

Nominees will be notified of their status on September 15-16, 2026. Voting will take place in person, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at our Annual General Meeting.