Board Member Volunteer

BOARD MEMBER POSITION - DIRECTOR

As a Director of the Atlantic Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada you will have a comprehensive understanding of your statutory and fiduciary responsibilities. You will represent stakeholders, ensuring that the best interests of the Branch are paramount, and participates in the deliberations and decisions of the Branch Board of Director meetings.

ACCOUNTABILITY

A Director is accountable to the members of the Atlantic Branch Board.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• supports the Kidney Foundation’s Mission and Atlantic Branch Strategic Plan
• becomes familiar with and monitors compliance with the governance, structure, General By-Law’s, Regulations, and Policies of The Kidney Foundation of Canada
• understands and accepts the responsibilities of serving as a Director
• acts with integrity, and in the best interests of the Atlantic Branch
• maintains Board confidentiality
• supports the decisions reached by the majority of the Board
• takes appropriate measures to identify and avoid conflict of interest
• participates fully in the deliberations and discussions of the Board
• participates in Board orientation (presented following the Annual General Meeting) and education activities as applicable.
• acquires sufficient information to enable informed decision making at Board meetings
• participates in approving reports and other recommendations received from the Board and Board Committees such as the approval and annual review of the Branch Strategic Plan, Branch Budget, and Financial Statements
• maintains an excellent attendance record at Board meeting
• assists the President as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• must be a voting member of the Foundation in accordance with General By-Law 6.00
• understands the difference between governance and operations
• understands parliamentary procedure, as it applies to the Branch’s Board meetings
• is over the age of 18
• is a resident in the Atlantic Provinces

COMMITMENTS

Meetings

• Annual General Meeting (May)
• Board Meetings consisting of four annually including the meeting held during the AGM. Conference calls will be the norm with the exception of the AGM
• Pre-reading for Board meetings.

Other

• $10 annual membership fee;

TENURE

• Directors are elected annually by delegates at the Annual General Meeting for a two year term.

BENEFITS

• opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease
• personal growth and development, [e.g. increased knowledge in governance, strategic planning
• sharing experience and expertise
• meeting people from across the Atlantic Provinces

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief statement outlining your interest in serving as a Board Member to:

Vince Andrews, Past President & Nominating Committee Chair via email to:
rosanna.mitchell@kidney.ca

Please note: Applications will be accepted until March 01, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ABOUT US

Excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life, and a cure for kidney disease

For 60 years, this vision has guided us to be a collaborative, inventive and focused leader in the development of programs, services, research opportunities and awareness campaigns that have had a positive impact on the millions of Canadians living with, or at risk of developing kidney disease.

The Foundation's national research program has grown to become one of the most important sources of funding for scientists conducting kidney-related research. We are also committed to providing education, information and support about kidneys and kidney disease.