Board Member
(Burlington Museum Foundation)
Opportunity Details: Board Member
Comments | The Burlington Museums Foundation Board consists of up to 11 members and meets up to 12 times a year. Foundation Directors have responsibilities overseeing and supporting the general operations of the Burlington Museums Foundation. This includes ensuring a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing counsel, and actively participating in philanthropy and advocacy initiatives. |
Contact | Cheryl Jorritsma, Development Officer, Burlington Museums Foundation; Phone: 289-983-8141; Email: cherylj@burlingtonmuseumsfoundation.ca |
Duties | Roles and Responsibilities ● Serve as an ambassador for the Burlington Museums Foundation (BMF) and the Museums of Burlington. ● Support the annual objectives of the Burlington Museums Foundation. ● Actively participate in decision-making at Board meetings ● Promote the Museums of Burlington in the community and actively seek opportunities to partner with businesses and other community initiatives. ● Assist with the design and execution of a new signature event ● Steward donors and prospective donors, build relationships and cultivate funding. opportunities, emphasizing diversity in donor engagement. ● Assist personally in soliciting gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporations and other resources, fostering a diverse range of supporters. ● Use personal expertise and abilities to benefit the BMF (when applicable) ● Recruit and elect new Directors with an interest in heritage, culture and philanthropy, ensuring diverse representation in leadership. ● Volunteer and serve on committees (when applicable) ● Commit to up to 3-5 hours a month in supporting BMF including meetings, events and Board meeting preparation. ● Attend Board meetings regularly (1 per month) ● Promote and participate in events held by the BMF ● Admit annually members of the BMF Board ● Commit to a two-year term minimum, ensuring diversity and equitable continuity.
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More Info Link | https://burlingtonmuseumsfoundation.ca/ |
Benefits | Help inspire minds for years to come. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability |
Areas of Interest | Board of Directors ; Culture & Heritage |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Long Term - 2 year commitment |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 4 / Month |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Number of Positions | Burlington 3 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 01 Mar 2024 |
Agency Details: Burlington Museum Foundation
Office Phone | 905-332-9888 |
Fax | 905-332-1714 |
info@BurlingtonMuseumsFoundation.ca | |
Website | burlingtonmuseumsfoundation.ca |
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