Board Directors at Large

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Lymphoma Canada is a Canadian charitable organization with a mission to empower patients and the lymphoma community through education, support, advocacy and research. Lymphoma Canada provides educational materials and hosts webinars and conferences on Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). We also provide patient and caregiver support, advocate on behalf of patients for timely access to new treatments, and fund Canadian research. Lymphoma Canada resources are reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Board (comprised of Canadian researchers and clinicians), Nursing Advisory Board and/or Patient & Family Advisory Committee.

Description of Position

The Board of Directors provides leadership and support to the organization by committing to excellence in governance and organizational health.

As a national board that conducts its affairs for all Canadians, we are looking for people from across the country in particular those from British Columbia and the East Coast, who have board experience and expertise in the specific areas of Fundraising & Development and Public relations, Marketing and Communications.

All members of the Board have a passion for volunteering and for making a difference in the lives of those touched by lymphoma.

Responsibilities

Directors generally meet five times a year; meetings are conducted virtually, with the possibility of one hybrid/in-person meeting in the Toronto area. Board members are also required to participate on one or more of the following standing committees: Finance & Audit, Governance, HR, and/or Patient Support & Research. Each of these individual committees also meet five times a year.

For more information about Lymphoma Canada, the important work we do, and how you can make a difference, visit www.lymphoma.ca.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and recent resume, including applicable experience, to the attention of the Board Selection Committee, care of heather@lymphoma.ca.