Job Description

PURPOSE

The Board will support the work of GCSM and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by GCSMs Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about GCSM's mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector

A commitment to and understanding of GCSM's beneficiaries, preferably based on experience

Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of GCSM's beneficiaries

Five or more years professional experience in one of the following areas: banking, real estate, construction, public relations or marketing, finance, audit 990 tax preparation, law, healthcare, community member

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to attend meetings and GCSM events

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, governance and oversight

Serves as a trusted advisor to the ED as s/he develops and implements GCSM's strategic plan

Reviews outcomes and metrics created by GCSM for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviews agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings

Attends all board meetings (no more than 1 absences per year)

Approves GCSM's annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities

Receives an annual review of board performance Contributes to an annual performance evaluation of the ED

Assists the ED and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members

Partners with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out

Serves on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments

Represents GCSM to stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for the organization

Ensures GCSM's commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities GCSM serves

Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings

Communicate with GCSM staff through the ED

Sign a conflict-of-interest form annually

FUNDRAISING

GCSM Board Members have a direct responsibility with regard to fundraising for the organization. Since GCSM is solely funded by the contributions of individuals, foundations, and corporations, 100 percent of board members are expected to give or get in accordance with their signed financial commitment form.

TIME COMMITMENT

Board terms/participation

GCSM's Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for reappointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly, and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Estimated time commitment is 25-60 hours per year. Service on GCSM's Board of Directors is without remuneration

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON L4M 7G1