Volunteer Board Member

Job summary

Provide strategic governance and direction, participate in board and committee meetings, and support the organization’s leadership in achieving its strategic goals. Act as an ambassador for FBC and contribute to fundraising, membership growth, donor and partner outreach, and the organization’s mission through an annual donation.

Job details

Overview The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national Charity organization that advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent. We do this through programs, services, and advocacy. Our work sits in four pillars: Lifelong Learning, Total Health, Criminal Justice Reform, and Employment Development. We work with over 4000 members, supporters, allies and collaborators across Canada. We strive to address anti-Black racism and build stronger and more connected communities. Currently seeking applications: ● From West and East Coast provinces ● With professional experience in: Corporate Fundraising, Law, Accounting, Marketing, Business Development, Public Policy, Community Development, and Philanthropy ● With diverse backgrounds within the Afro diaspora ● With diverse Ethnic and Professional Backgrounds (support the Board on specific committees) Volunteer Board Members' Responsibilities: ● Be a positive and active ambassador for FBC ● Actively participate in Board meetings and/or subcommittee meetings, providing input on Governance, Business Development and Strategy ● Bring your unique professional and lived experience to the team to support the development and growth of the organization ● Support the Operational leadership team to bring the Strategic goals to life ● Support and participate in fundraising efforts, campaigns and events ● Support increasing the number of General, Paid, Black Builder, and Volunteer members ● Participate and support the organization with a donation of your own ● Provide support in keeping with the “Good Governance” of a NFP organization ● Provide strategic direction support and stewardship enabling management to run the day-to-day operations of the organization ● Aid in soliciting members, volunteers, donors, partners and sponsors ● Lead by example and contribute with an annual gift of a minimum ($25/month) $300 to the overall mission, growth, and stability of the corporation ● Must be comfortable with using Google Suite (Google Drive, email, chat, documents, etc) Bonus Attributes ● Experience in non-profit management, fundraising, strategic planning, and/or board governance ● Possess strong skills in communication, collaboration, media relations, and diplomacy ● A passion for community relations and development ● Bilingual in speaking English and French is ideal, but not required ● Philanthropic mindset with a willingness to prospect potential donors, partners and/or sponsors Time Commitment (approximate): ● 6-12 board meetings per year 2 hours per year (on average) ● We ask Board members to sit on at least one of at least one committee with 4-6 meetings per year (on average) ● Attendance at main public functions (Physically/ digital) as reasonably possible, 1-3/year ● 50 - 70 hours per year ● 2-year term (renewable) up to 6 years ● Virtual evening Board meetings ● Regular use of Google Chat mobile app and email ● Must sign Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement For more questions email: info@fbcfcn.ca

What you’ll do

Provide strategic governance and direction, participate in board and committee meetings, and support the organization’s leadership in achieving its strategic goals. Act as an ambassador for FBC and contribute to fundraising, membership growth, donor and partner outreach, and the organization’s mission through an annual donation.

Requirements

Applicants should bring relevant professional or lived experience, with sought-after backgrounds including fundraising, law, accounting, marketing, business development, public policy, community development, and philanthropy. Board members must be comfortable using Google Suite, sign the Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement, contribute at least $300 annually, and commit to a renewable two-year term and approximately 50–70 hours per year.

Listed skills

• Google Suite · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Community development · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Fundraising
• Law
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Public Policy
• Community Development
• Philanthropy
• Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Media Relations
• Diplomacy
• Google Suite

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing
• Legal