Townsend Smith Foundation – Join our Board of Directors
The Townsend Smith Foundation is working to build the first hospice residence for North Halton (Acton, Georgetown and Milton).
About the Opportunity
The Townsend Smith Foundation (TSF) is a registered charity working to build a hospice for North Halton. The foundation is currently sourcing viable sites to build a hospice, raising funds through events and generous donors, and bringing awareness to the need for a hospice in the community.
This is an exciting opportunity to create a meaningful impact on your community and the lives of many. Hospice care is compassionate care and is often overlooked within our health care system. TSF seeks to build a supportive and warm environment to serve its residents, their families and the broader community.
As a member of our Board of Directors you will embrace the mission and values of TSF and engage volunteers, partners, and the community in the implementation of our vision. TSF does not operate a hospice residence currently, and as such, this organization is in the develop, fundraise and build phase of creating a hospice residence.
TSF is supported by an experienced executive director, an events coordinator and a seasoned professional Campaign Director. TSF is also largely operated by its board of director members and the board is called a “working board” with each individual offering their skills and expertise, not just passive counsel.
General Expectations for TSF Board of Directors:
- Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission and values.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of the strategic plan.
- Keep up to date with issues and trends that affect the organization.
- Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports and other documentation required to actively participate in them.
- Attend meetings regularly.
- Make inquiries when clarification or more information is needed.
- Understand and monitor the organization’s financial affairs.
- Avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direction in line with the organizational mission, vision and values.
- Undertake financial and risk management.
- Attend and present at monthly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
- Participate as a member on at least one board committee, most likely two.
- Engage in advocacy and networking.
- Participate in annual special events and other fundraising activities.
- Analyze relationships with current and prospective major donors, funders, and corporate sponsors to develop individualized strategies to cultivate or strengthen those relationships.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with not-for-profit organizations.
- Working knowledge of the functioning of non-profit boards.
Time Commitment:
- Board members hold office for three-year terms.
- Board members can expect to contribute at least 10 hours per month to this role and all contributions are unpaid.
- Board meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month.
- Ability to attend functions outside of normal business hours, as required.
Interested in applying?
Please send your cover letter and resume by June 15, 2022 to bod@townsend-smith.ca.
