KidsAbility Foundation is seeking individuals to join our Board of Directors.
Location: Region of Waterloo and Guelph/Wellington County
Position: Board Directors
Time Commitment: average of 2 to 4 hours per month; initial term of three years with potential of renewal for another three years
Our Foundation is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals reflective of our diverse community to join our volunteer team as members of our Board of Directors. A strong background in legal, governance, finance, accounting, investments, human resources and/or fundraising would be very beneficial to the current board and committee complement.
KidsAbility Foundation is directed by a board of up to 16 directors who have the responsibility of leading, developing and approving the strategic direction of the Foundation and establishing appropriate governance and risk management strategies to support the Foundation and its mandate. The Board meets seven times annually with a mix of virtual and in person meetings at KidsAbility sites in Waterloo and Kitchener.
Members of the Foundation Board:
- Participate in the development, approval and monitoring of the Foundation’s strategic plan, fundraising plan, annual operating and capital budgets.
- Act as ambassadors in the community to build relationships and support Foundation staff in fundraising initiatives.
- Oversee good governance and risk management/mitigation practices of the Board and Foundation.
- Hire, support, assess performance and determine compensation of the Executive Director.
- Monitor the organization’s performance against performance standards.
- Prepare for and participate in Board of Director meetings (seven per year; mix of virtual and in person)
- Typically participate on one Board Committee (approx. four meetings per year),
- Serve a term of three years and be eligible for renewal for an additional three-year term.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers and support the transformative services KidsAbility provides to children, youth, and families. If you have any questions or require any accommodations during the selection process, please connect with our Foundation Office at [email protected]