We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our board at the Nelson District Women’s Centre. This is an opportunity to be a crucial part of growing one of Nelson and the community’s long rooted and vital non-profits. Committed to the journey of inclusion, meeting our community’s modern needs and providing world class programming we are looking for a dedicated individual who is willing to commit to a 2 year term in order to ensure continuity and sustained impact. If you are innovative, adaptive, collaborative, and have the passion and skills to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you.
Terms of Reference for Board Members
The Nelson and District Women’s Centre relies on the Board and staff (together comprising the Coordinating Collective) to guide and oversee the organization. The Board is responsible for the highest level of decision-making and legal authority of NDWC, and by law, is ultimately accountable for and has authority for the organization’s resources and activities.
Specifically, the Board is responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction (goals and strategies) of the organization
- Overseeing the hiring, performance and management of the Executive Director
- Monitoring NDWC’s activities and ensuring the conduct of the organization is in line with its values
- Articulating and communicating the organization’s vision to the community, speaking with one voice
- Identifying and mitigating risks
- Ensuring funding is secured in collaboration and in overseeing the Executive Director’s duties
- Establishing and overseeing policies and procedures for good governance
- Reviewing and accepting annual budgets and regular financial statements
- Ensuring legal compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations (see below)
- To minimize board liability, the board and staff (the CC) are responsible for the following:
- Notify the membership of proposed bylaw changes
- Complete the annual incorporation filing requirements (federal and provincial)
- Approve, and annually review, policies and procedures
- Make sure that the membership approves the annual audited financial statements
- Purchase adequate insurance
- Make sure that staff and committee reports are submitted in writing
- Further, Board Members shall avoid conflict of interest, and will disclose any potential conflict of interest immediately. Board Members will maintain confidentiality and will represent the Nelson and District Women’s Centre in a positive light to the public.
*Directors must purchase a membership of WKWA to sit on the Board of Directors. This can be done though Canada Helps. The link can be found on our website.
Here’s what we hope is true about you:
- Committed to advancing our mission of empowering women/ gender diverse individuals and advocating for gender equality.
- Previous board or non-for profit experience is highly appreciated
- Have a proven track record of leadership and community involvement
- Can bring diverse perspectives and innovative ideas to our team
- Has foundational financial expertise. This could look like budget management, treasury, bookkeeping, forecasting, etc.
- An effective communicator and skilled meeting facilitator, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to foster collaboration
- Organizational skills and responsiveness via email are key
- Proficiency in using technology such as Google Drive, Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
- Experience in change management, restructuring, transformation or process development.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out, apply and tell us more about yourself in your application. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse board and we strongly encourage applicants of diverse genders, age, ethnicity, culture, ability, sexual orientation, and life experience to apply. Please note, director positions are limited to Women and gender diverse applicants.
“The Women’s Centre is my home away from home. It’s a place where you can be yourself!” –Anonymous Member&Volunteer 2020