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In the Spotlight...
30 Apr 2025
KWIC Board Member
Kawartha World Issues Centre
Location
Peterborough
Duties
- Assist with the establishment of long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for KWIC in meeting its charitable mandate
- Recommend/Implement policies developed by the Board
- Review as necessary the Board's structure, approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
- Participate in KWIC's development and strategic plan of operation as part of an annual review
- Approve the annual budget
- Approve the hiring of the Executive Director
- Approve the Executive Director’s contract based on the recommendations of the Personnel/Executive Committee
- Participate in the evaluation of KWIC activities and performance of the Executive Director
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among staff, volunteers, Board committees, education institutions and the community to fulfill the mission of KWIC
- Report and be answerable to the members
- Participate in one standing committee & its activities ( currently: HR/Finance, Programs,Fundraising, Communications, Nominations)
- Lead and/or support KWIC fundraising initiatives, including board fundraising strategy
- Actively champion KWIC in the communityActively champion KWIC in the community Commitment to the work of the organization
- Knowledge and skills in one or more area of Board governance: fundraising, financial planning, policy, programs and personnel
- Willingness to serve on at least one committee
- Willingness to participate in board fundraising strategy - “Give or Get”
- Attend all Board meetings and the Annual General meeting (meeting times are collectively established)
- A time commitment of approximately 6 to 8 hours per month (includes Board preparation, committee and meeting time and financial preparation time)
- Actively monitor and respond to KWIC email communication
- Be informed of the services and programs provided by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and publicly support and articulate them
- Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
- Foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, KWIC staff and volunteers
- Be aware of and declare any conflict of interest (see Conflict of Interest Policy)