Call for Expressions of Interest to join the Board of Directors of the

Call for Expressions of Interest to join the Board of Directors of the
Paralympic Foundation of Canada
The Paralympic Foundation of Canada is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Board
of Directors. The initial commitment is four years beginning upon election at a
Special Meeting of the Members in July 2015.
The Paralympic Foundation of Canada is dedicated to raising funds to support
community level, next generation and high performance initiatives of the Canadian
Paralympic Committee in its quest to be the world’s leading Paralympic nation.
Through collaborative efforts with its sport partners, the Canadian Paralympic
Committee leads the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in
Canada to facilitate opportunities for people living with a disability to be physically
active through sport, and for some, spark the dream of competing for Canada at the
Paralympic Games. Its members include the 25 National Sports Organizations who
provide opportunities for people with a disability to participate in sport.
The Board of Directors will be comprised of a team of leaders with combined
experience in fundraising, finance, sports, public relations, law, corporate
governance, strategic planning, and senior management in the public, private and
non-profit sectors.
Applicants will be assessed by a Nomination Committee according to the
qualifications outlined in the position description and taking into account the need
for regional representation and board diversity.
The deadline for the receipt of applications, which comprises a letter of
interest and current CV, is Friday, July 10, 2015 at 5:00PM EDT. Please submit
applications to hr@paralympic.ca.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Brokop
at dbrokop@paralympic.ca.
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Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
As a member of the Board of Directors, the Director is responsible for the
Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s consistent achievement of its mission and
strategic objectives. Core responsibilities include: fundraising, strategic planning and
governance. The Director demonstrates strong leadership skills, resourcefulness,
creativity and commitment. S/he seeks out solutions to new challenges, and
identifies and capitalizes on new opportunities. The Board works closely with its
Member, committees and various community groups and individuals to raise funds
to support the community, next generation and high performance activities of the
Canadian Paralympic Committee.
As a Director you will be responsible for the Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s
consistent achievement of its mission and organizational objectives, including:
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Playing a direct leadership role in fundraising
Strategic planning
Financial Management and oversight
Preparing for meetings by reading all materials and circulating concerns in
advance
Dissenting at times that you do not agree with a decision
Sharing your expertise and experiences
Qualifications
Directors must possess the following qualities:
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Ability to devote sufficient time and energy to the performance of duties as a
Director (2-4 hours per month)
Willingness to fundraise via
o Personal ability to give, and/or
o Ability to influence others to give
Willingness to assume the responsibilities associated with being a director
Demonstrated integrity, high ethical standards and respect of privacy and
confidentiality
Ability to recognize and assess business risks and strategic opportunities
Ability to distinguish between Board and Management roles
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Ability to think, act and speak independently and with conviction and
confidence
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to conceptualize and think strategically
Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to participate in group decision-making
In addition to the general eligibility qualifications and requirements set out above,
collectively the board should provide a range of expertise in the areas of:
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Sport community / Paralympic movement
Governance
Strategic planning
Financial/accounting Fundraising
Relationship building
Communication/Marketing
Corporate Operations
Foundation/Non-Profit/Charitable sector
Political acumen/Government relations
Knowledge
A Director shall be knowledgeable about the following:
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The activities of Paralympic Foundation of Canada and the Canadian
Paralympic Committee
The duties and expectations of a Director
The Board’s governance role, structure and processes
The Board’s by-laws and governance policies
How legal and accounting advice is provided to the Board
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Eligibility Criteria and Conditions of Appointment
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Directors must be at least 18 years old
Directors must not be Declared Incapable
Those who have the status of bankrupt are ineligible to serve as directors
“Ineligible individual” as defined by the Income Tax Act may not serve as a
director
Directors are expected to commit the time required to perform board and
committee duties
Directors must fulfill the requirements and responsibilities of their position,
for example, preparing for and attending board and committee meetings,
upholding their fiduciary obligations and working cooperatively and
respectfully with other board members
Directors must comply with legislation governing the corporation, the
corporation’s by laws and policies, and all other applicable rules
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