Board Member

Job summary

Contribute to the Board’s leadership, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and organizational development, including participation in at least one committee. Attend board meetings and organizational events, and support fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue development.

Job details

Join the Board of Directors at Neilson Park Creative Centre If you are passionate about supporting artistic programs, community engagement, and local cultural leadership, serving on the Neilson Park Creative Centre Board of Directors offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of an established community arts organization. NPCC is currently seeking volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors for a three year term. Why Consider Joining? ● Contribute to NPCC's leadership, financial sustainability, strategic planning, and organizational development as part of a community focused arts centre serving Etobicoke and West Toronto and the GTA. ● Collaborate with an engaged Board with experience in arts administration, governance, fundraising, financial stewardship, and community building. ● Time commitment for NPCC is about 10 hrs per month on average. Bi-mothly board meetings, preparation and following up. Every Board member must participate in at least one committee. Board members are expected to attend events (exhibitions, openings, presentations), being seen as an active board member who is a cheerleader. ● Strengthen your experience in nonprofit governance, strategic leadership, and organizational stewardship. Who are we looking for? NPCC is particularly interested in welcoming a local community member to the Board who can contribute knowledge and strategic insight in fundraising, philanthropy, and revenue development. Ideal candidates may bring experience in areas such as: ● Fundraising strategy and diversified revenue development ● Donor cultivation, stewardship, retention, and engagement ● Corporate sponsorship and partnership development ● Grant strategy and relationships with government, foundation, and institutional funders ● Individual giving, annual campaigns, major gifts, and legacy or planned giving ● Fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement initiatives ● Identifying new revenue opportunities that support long term organizational sustainability ● Building relationships with businesses, foundations, community partners, and philanthropic networks We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are aligned with our mission To serve as an inclusive arts hub that meets the creative needs of the community by facilitating artistic expression through education, exhibitions and events. How to Apply To Apply: Submit a resume and a letter of interest to Petra Nyendick, Executive Director, at petra@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com Deadline: Applications must be received by October 31, 2026 at midnight.

What you’ll do

Contribute to the Board’s leadership, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and organizational development, including participation in at least one committee. Attend board meetings and organizational events, and support fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue development.

Requirements

The organization seeks a local community member with strategic insight in fundraising, philanthropy, or revenue development, with relevant experience in areas such as donor relations, sponsorships, grants, campaigns, or partnerships. Board members are expected to commit about 10 hours per month, participate in a committee, and attend events.

Listed skills

• Arts administration · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fundraising Strategy
• Revenue Development
• Donor Cultivation
• Donor Stewardship
• Donor Retention
• Corporate Sponsorship
• Partnership Development
• Grant Strategy
• Individual Giving
• Major Gifts
• Planned Giving
• Fundraising Campaigns
• Event Fundraising
• Strategic Planning
• Nonprofit Governance
• Financial Stewardship

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Finance & Accounting