Board Director

Community Volunteer Connections Nominations Sub-Committee is seeking multiple nominees for one-year terms on our Board of Directors, effective January 2024.

Are you a strong leader with a passion for the nonprofit sector? Do you have the vision and experience to help guide an organization with a rich 48-year history serving the Tri-Cities, BC? We’re looking for dynamic individuals to become candidates in our upcoming Board of Directors election. If you’re ready to contribute to our mission, bring fresh perspectives, and help us continue building an organization to be proud of, we’d love to hear from you!

Deadline to apply: Monday, December 9th, 2024.   

This year, the Board is looking for individuals who have strong competencies in one or more of the following areas:
● Information Technology
● Governance and Ethics
● Legal (LLB qualified)
● Non-Profit Governance
● Marketing; and/or
● Fundraising (CFRE designation or similar preferred)

The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic oversight of Community Volunteer Connection’s range of activities. The Board of Directors adheres to a governance framework that is committed to achieving CVC’s purpose while closely collaborating with the Executive Director and other CVC employees. 

Although the Board is not expected or required to make operating decisions, it must perform certain governance oversight functions. These include:

● Supporting and annually evaluating the Executive Director;
● Recruiting and acclimating members of the Board;
● Ensuring compliance with, and periodically updating, the organization’s Bylaws;
● Ensuring effective financial control systems are in place to uphold the organization's financial and legal obligations; and,
● Approving and overseeing the organization's financial responsibilities, including the annual budget.

BOARD REQUIREMENTS
The time commitment for a Board Director’s role includes:
● Preparation for and appearance at regular board meetings (2 hours on the last Tuesday of every month with no meetings being held in August and December).
● Participation in the annual strategic planning session (one day per year).
● Attendance and participation in the Annual General Meeting (2 hours per year).
● Participation in committee meetings (variable time commitment).

HOW TO APPLY
If you wish to submit an application, we would ask you to: 
● Include a statement of intent, outlining your perspectives, experiences, and expertise that will add to the Board’s discussions.
● Share a copy of your updated resume
● Submit your application to fkondylis@volunteerconnections.ca no later than midnight on Monday, December 9th, 2024. 

The Nominations Sub-Committee will review applications as they come in and invite shortlisted candidates to attend a virtual meeting. The Nominations Sub-Committee will recommend the selected individuals for appointment at the January 2025 Board of Directors meeting, We hope this information will clarify your obligations should you be selected as a member of our Board of Directors. If you have any questions, which are not answered in this posting, or if you wish to learn more about CVC’s governance structure, please contact the Executive Director, fkondylis@volunteerconnections.ca.