Volunteer Board of Directors Member
Description
BFO Ottawa is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors who have the responsibility of growing, leading, developing and approving the strategic direction of BFO Ottawa and establishing appropriate governance to ensure promotion of the mission and sustainable long-term growth and viability of the organization.
Core skills and competencies
BFO Ottawa Board members must possess:
Professional experience and expertise in one or more of Marketing, Communications,
Finance, Human Resources, Fundraising and Sponsorship.
Lived experience in grief and bereavement would be a great asset but not mandatory.
Also preferred but not mandatory is previous experience in serving on a non-profit, community-based Board, and/or committee.
Expectations and requirements
Expectations and requirements of Board members are as follows:
Contribution on average about 10+ hours per month, including attending the monthly Board meetings.
Lead one of the BFO strategic priorities set out in the 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan.
Serve a one to two-year term with opportunity to renew.
Represent BFO Ottawa at events.
Act as conscientious ambassadors who advocate for the organization’s mission and garner support from the community.
Assist with fundraising and relationship building.
Be willing to engage your network as appropriate.
Provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Screening Police check.
How will the organization benefit?
As a member of our Board of Directors, you will have the opportunity to use your business skills, knowledge and/or personal experiences to impact the direction of BFO Ottawa.
Volunteer location:
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter stating your interest by May 31, 2023 to
Micheline Lepage, Chair, BFO Ottawa at [email protected] with the subject line “Board
Member Application”. Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted
for interviews.
BFO’s ongoing commitment to all those involved with BFO Ottawa is to listen and
learn and then lead through our actions in order to build and support an
organization that is diverse, equitable and inclusive for all.
Contact
2-3-weeks
Details
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