| Increase Capacity |
Improve Governance |
Increase Accountability |
Recruit
skilled and
enthusiastic board members
Participate in the BoardMatch Fundamentals Orientation or online learning modules and link into
resources related to board governance and voluntary sector management.
In the current climate of challenges in the voluntary sector,
many organizations are looking for ways to operate more efficiently, increase
their donor base and forge links with the community. It is vital that
organizations not only recruit board members who have the dedication and skills
to help them meet these challenges but that they recruit board members who
reflect the diversity of the community they serve. Boards must employ innovative approaches
to recruit candidates with specific skills in such areas as, finance, marketing,
information technology, engineering, public relations, fundraising, law, sales,
operations, social services and human resources and those candidates often under-represented from the community such as youth and various ethnic groups.
CAUTION:
BoardMatch Fundamentals does not pre-screen nor verify background information
provided by prospective board candidates and participating agencies. Parties are
encouraged and expected to engage in their own due diligence exercise as the matching
process progresses.
Benefits to the charity
- Improve governance
- Increase accountability
- Create diversity of skills, backgrounds and age
- Increase capacity
BoardMatch Fundamentals Candidate profiles include:
Individuals with backgrounds in accounting,
engineering, finance, human resources, law, information technology, marketing, public relations, operations, sales, etc.
Post-secondary degree (preferred)
2-3 years of work experience (preferred)
Residence or employment in Calgary, Fredericton,
Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver, or Thunder Bay.
Candidates are recruited from corporations, professional associations and community groups
Candidates have completed the BoardMatch Fundamentals Board Orientation Learning module
Interested and enthusiastic professionals
Interested
and enthusiastic individuals from
diverse backgrounds
Criteria for charity / not-for-profit
participation in the
BoardMatch Fundamentals
program
- Registered Charity / Not for Profit Status
- Located in Calgary, Fredericton, Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver or Thunder Bay
- Directors & Officers’ liability insurance in place for the benefit of board members.
Note:
In the Greater Toronto Area, BoardMatch Fundamentals is currently available to
registered charities only. In Calgary, Fredericton, Greater Vancouver, and Thunder
Bay, BoardMatch Fundamentals is available to both registered charities and not-for-profit
organizations with charitable purposes.
Upon completion of the registration process (including the
Voluntary Sector Organization orientation learning module) you may post available
board positions and search for prospective candidates to invite to interview with
your organization.
To register with
BoardMatch Fundamentals
as a participating charitable organization –
click here.
To check for available dates and availability of the Live Orientation
Sessions –
click here.
To
begin the online Voluntary Sector Organization orientation – click here
(registration required) This
web based module allows you to learn at your own pace, exit and return to the
page where you left off.
If
you have previously completed the registration process please click on
“Organization Login” on the blue toolbar to the left of your
screen.
