Application Guide

How to Apply for Board Member

at Animal Charity Evaluators

🏢 About Animal Charity Evaluators

Animal Charity Evaluators is unique as a research-driven organization that identifies the most effective ways to help non-human animals through evidence-based charity evaluations. Unlike direct service organizations, ACE focuses on maximizing impact through strategic analysis and funding recommendations, making it ideal for those passionate about effective altruism and systemic change in animal advocacy.

About This Role

As a volunteer Board Member, you'll provide governance and strategic guidance to ensure ACE maintains its research integrity and maximizes its impact on animal welfare. This involves attending bi-monthly meetings, monitoring organizational policies, and contributing approximately 10 hours monthly to committee work or board officer responsibilities, directly shaping the future of effective animal advocacy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing committee materials related to ACE's research priorities or governance policies, preparing for an upcoming board meeting by analyzing organizational metrics, and corresponding with other board members about strategic decisions. Since this is a remote, part-time volunteer role, activities are distributed throughout the month rather than concentrated in daily office hours.

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🎯 Who Animal Charity Evaluators Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of professional or volunteer experience in animal advocacy with demonstrated knowledge of effective altruism principles
  • Can commit to the full three-year term with consistent availability for bi-monthly meetings and committee responsibilities
  • Possesses strategic thinking skills with experience in governance, nonprofit management, or organizational development
  • Has specific expertise relevant to ACE's work, such as research methodology, charity evaluation, or effective giving strategies

📝 Tips for Applying to Animal Charity Evaluators

1

Demonstrate specific knowledge of ACE's research methodology and past charity recommendations in your application materials

2

Highlight any experience with effective altruism frameworks or evidence-based approaches to animal advocacy

3

Reference specific ACE publications or initiatives you admire and explain how your expertise could enhance them

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Be explicit about your availability for the three-year commitment and 10-hour monthly time requirement

5

Show how your animal advocacy experience aligns with ACE's focus on maximizing impact rather than emotional appeals

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific animal advocacy expertise and how it relates to ACE's evidence-based approach", 'Examples of strategic guidance or governance experience in nonprofit or organizational settings', "Understanding of ACE's unique role in the animal advocacy ecosystem and how you'd contribute to its mission", 'Commitment to the three-year term and availability for the required time commitments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ACE's current top and standout charity recommendations and the criteria used for evaluation
  • → Recent research publications on the ACE website and their methodology sections
  • → The organization's strategic plan and annual reports to understand current priorities
  • → Interviews or articles featuring ACE staff to understand organizational culture and values
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach evaluating the strategic direction of ACE's research priorities?
2 What experience do you have with nonprofit governance and board-level decision making?
3 How do you balance emotional aspects of animal advocacy with evidence-based approaches?
4 What specific skills would you bring to a board committee at ACE?
5 How would you handle disagreements about charity evaluation methodologies or recommendations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on emotional appeals about animal suffering without demonstrating understanding of effective altruism principles
  • Being vague about time commitment or suggesting flexibility with the three-year term requirement
  • Showing limited knowledge of ACE's specific research methodology or past charity evaluations

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: March 1, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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