Board Member

Volunteer Position: Board Member Purpose: Bring your unique professional, personal, and social lived experience to the team to support the development and oversight of the organization Actively participate in Board meetings and or subcommittee meetings providing impute on Governance, Business development and Strategy Provide support in keeping with “Good Governance” of a NFP organization Provide strategic direction support and stewardship enabling management to run the day to day operations of the organization Be a positive ambassador of FBC Aide in the soliciting members, volunteers, donors, partners and sponsors Lead by example and contribute with an annual gift of minimum $240 to the overall mission, growth, and stability of the corporation Time Commitment (approximate) 6-9 meetings of the board per year 2 hours per year (on average) We ask Board members to sit on at least one of at least one committee with 2-4 meetings per year (on average) Attendance at main public functions (as reasonably possible) 30 - 40 hours per year 2-year term (renewable) Activities and Tasks · Support strategic planning · Participate in conservation's of risk and or opportunities · Become ambassadors and supporters of programs, events, and services where applicable · Open up your networks to support · Contribute to Board discussions email, chats, or meetings · Support and participate in donor development and giving · Comply with legal requirements (i.e. maintaining the books, records and minutes; enacting bylaws; ensuring the proper election of officers; and appointing an auditor) · Give careful consideration to all decisions being made by the Board · Attend Board meetings regularly and in accordance with the attendance requirements · Declare a conflict of interest where appropriate in compliance with the requirements of relevant legislation · 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 in committees of the Board as required to ensure the proper functioning of the Board’s work; · Participate constructively and consistently in Board and committee meetings Knowledge, Skill and Experience Profile: (Competencies may vary across board members) 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 Benefits of being a Board Member: · Identified as community leader · Opportunity to have a tremendous impact in the community and across Canada · Broaden professional networking group · Provide support and direction within the Afro Caribbean Diaspora · Provide a public service Potential Risks to the Volunteer: · At times Board members may be asked to take on additional tasks or responsibilities