Are you community-minded, want to make a lasting impact on the North Shore and are seeking a volunteer role that will utilize your experience and knowledge while helping those in the community?
The West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVCF) is a community foundation, founded in 1979 by a group of local residents that wanted to inspire and steward local philanthropy. As a community foundation, we understand the North Shore – from the local issues and needs to the people and organizations doing the best work to address these issues. The past 46 years, WVCF has granted over $16 million into the community, impacting thousands of lives. We are seeking nominations for individuals, with a passion for community-building, to volunteer at the Foundation. There are currently multiple positions available. If you see a role that matches your qualifications, and you want to make a difference, please fill out the application form and submit it to chair@westvanfoundation.ca
Board Member
The Board of Directors (the Board) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Foundation, overseeing the governance of the Foundation, providing operational oversight and establishing risk management strategies for the Foundation.
All board members should have past non-profit/charity board experience that lives on the North Shore.
There are quarterly meetings that typically take place on a Tuesday between 4:00-7:00 pm. As well there is an AGM in June, a full day strategy planning session in the spring, and 2-3 board development/learning workshops. Board members are also encouraged to attend 2-3 partner events throughout the year. The terms are 2 years, members can serve 3 two year terms, with the possibility of an additional 2 year extension.
Members of the Board represent our North Shore community, offering their diverse perspectives and extensive knowledge to ensure the effective governance of the Foundation. Expertise in Investments, Law, Finance and Audits, Non-Profits, Leadership, or Community Development are considered assets but not required. Past board experience is required or alternatively, interested individuals can look at joining one of our committees first. Community members of all backgrounds are invited to apply. See the full description>
Vice-Chair
We are seeking nominations for the role of Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors. In addition to the above, the Vice-Chair will assist the Chair, sit on the Governance Committee, act as Chair if the Chair is non available, and assume the role of Chair at the completion of the Chair’s term (subject to Board approval). See the full description>
Executive Director & Board Development Committee Chair & Board Member
We are seeking nominations for the role of Board Member and Chair of the Executive Director and Board Development Committee. The role is to attract, retain and develop a high-performing Executive Director and an effective Board of Directors. Someone with an Human Resources background or strong management skills is required.
Interested applicants, in a Board role please apply in writing, using this form, or send a short video. Please indicate your relevant experience, including the non-profit boards you sat on. Email to chair@westvanfoundation.ca
The role of the Investment Stewardship Committee is one of strategic direction and oversight of the West Vancouver Community Foundation investments. The Investment Manager is responsible for the operational implementation and execution of the Statement of Investment Policy & Guidelines, which is developed by this Committee and approved annually by the Board.
The committee meets four times per year, in-person. Interested volunteer applicants are ideally currently working in the investment industry (on institutional investments). Past board experience would be a strong asset, as would knowledge on Impact Investing.
The purpose of the Finance & Audit Committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. The committee meets monthly and key responsibilities include budgeting & financial planning; reporting; creating, updating and overseeing internal controls and accountability policies; and overseeing the annual audit. Candidates should have an accounting background and an accounting designation. Past board experience would be a strong asset. See the full description>
The Governance committee ensures that the Board fulfills its legal, ethical and functional responsibilities. They ensure there is compliance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Foundation, the Terms of Reference adopted for each Board committee and the Policies that the Board has approved and adopted are implemented. In addition, the committee answers questions about the appointment of directors, directors’ terms, fund agreements, compliance with terms of reference and/or policy and will often refer other issues to the Committee for discussion and action.
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year, plus emails, and the ideal candidate will have a legal background or experience with non-profit governance. Past board experience would be a strong asset.
The primary roles of the Executive Director (ED) and Board Development Committee are to attract, retain and develop a high-performing ED and an effective Board of Directors. The committee meets four (4) times per year.
The Committee will ensure that a thriving and successful working relationship is developed and maintained between the Board and the Board Chair and the ED through the following roles and responsibilities:
1. HR policy development supporting the ED;
2. ED recruitment, selecting, and succession planning
3. Director recruitment, selecting, and succession planning
4. ED and Director development, training, education and career coaching;
5. ED performance planning and evaluation.
6. Monitoring the dynamics of the ED Board relationship and assisting as required
7. Board self-evaluations
8. ED compensation recommendations
If you are energetic and eager to put your experience and enthusiasm to work for the health and vibrancy of our North Shore community the WVF may be for you. We are committed to the principles and practices of an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we work with, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds such as age, ethnicity, religion, social, gender and experience.
Interested applicants please apply in writing, using this form, or send a short video. Please indicate which role you are interested in and your relevant experience. Email to chair@westvanfoundation.ca
