Board of Directors
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
Summary
Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support
Location
Virtual / Remote
This opportunity can be done from anywhere.
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Board of Directors
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
- Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
- Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
- Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
- Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
- Attend regular evening Board meetings annual full-day planning session as required
- Prepare for Board and special meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports, and other documentation; actively participate in discussions, contributing skills and knowledge
- Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Sufficient time availability for Board duties
- Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
- Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Docs, and online meeting tools preferred
- Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
- To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Resume or Linkedin profile