Commitment
- Two year term, elected at our Annual General Meeting (September)
- Approximately 10-15 hours per month
- Attends all Fund Development Committee Meetings on the First Tuesday monthly, 5:30-7pm
- Must complete a Criminal Record Check and sign a confidentiality agreement
Objective
- The board's primary responsibility is to formulate the long-range strategic direction for the agency. We seek board members who are visionary, experienced in the ways of non-profit boards, and willing to commit their time, energy and expertise to the betterment of AIDS Vancouver and the communities we serve.
Duties
- Establish and Monitor the Fund Development Strategy of AIDS Vancouver
- Ensure the society meets its legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Work well with the Executive Director, Director of Development, Fund Development Coordinator, and other volunteers
- Actively participate in raising funds and identifying new sources of revenue for AV
- Actively participate in Board committee work. Board Committees include: Governance, Fund Development, Strategic Planning, Finance, and event committees as required
- Work well with the Executive Director, Director of Development, Fund Development Coordinator, and other volunteers
- Actively participate in AIDS Vancouver events such as Celebrity Dim Sum
- Maintain positive, open relations with the agency’s community partners
- Represents the agency in a professional and positive manner when attending other community events as required
- Develop and maintain a diverse, capable and participative board of directors through ongoing recruitment and training
- Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Skills & Attributes
- Have experience in key skill requirements. Key skills include: Fundraising/Fund Development and Event Coordination. Please note: this requirement changes as the agency’s need change, these skills will assure the board governs with excellence.
- Have experience working on boards of non-profit organizations (preferred)
- Post-Secondary education (preferred)
- Be willing to commit time, energy and expertise to further the goals of the agency.
- Be strongly motivated to serve the various communities affected by HIV/AIDS
- Four seats are reserved for self-identified individuals living with HIV
Training and Support
- AIDS Vancouver Agency Orientation and Education session (required)
- Board orientation materials and support will be provided.
- Agency in-services and training opportunities (optional)
Benefits
- To be a part of a larger movement that is working towards social change.
- To learn new and transferable skills, knowledge and experience.
- To engage in opportunities for leadership, community service and personal/professional development.
- To be recognized and appreciated for valuable contributions.
- To meet new people and have fun
Application
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application to [email protected]
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