Board Member
$499,200–$499,200 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Support strategic planning and governance oversight for the organization by actively participating in board and subcommittee meetings. Provide input on business development, strategy, and risk management while acting as an ambassador for the Afro Caribbean Diaspora community. Contribute to donor development, fundraising, and program support by leveraging professional networks and giving an annual gift of $240. Comply with legal requirements including maintaining records, enacting bylaws, and declaring conflicts of interest. Commit approximately 30-40 hours annually to fulfill these responsibilities over a renewable two-year term.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in organizational strategic planning
- Strong skills in communication, collaboration, media relations and diplomacy
- Professional expertise in any of the following areas: finance, program development, fundraising, mentorship, stewardship, communications & marketing, advocacy, politics, the Canadian African Diaspora
- A passion for community relations and development
- Annual gift of minimum $240
- 6-9 meetings of the board per year
- 2 hours per year (on average)
- 30 - 40 hours per year
- 2-year term (renewable)
- At least one committee with 2-4 meetings per year (on average)
- Attendance at main public functions (as reasonably possible)
- Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, dedication, virtue and honesty
- Be prepared to fulfill his/her responsibilities in the best interests of the donors, community at large and users of the services and products
- Participate constructively and consistently in Board and committee meetings
- Declare a conflict of interest where appropriate in compliance with the requirements of relevant legislation
Desired Qualifications
- Become ambassadors and supporters of programs, events, and services where applicable
- Open up your networks to support
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