Member, Board of Directors

Join the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation Board of Directors! Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation is seeking community members with a passion for conservation and nature to serve on our Board of Directors.

Founded in 1969, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation (NPCF) is a registered environmental charity working to help people and organizations become connected to a healthier Niagara Peninsula watershed, raising funds for the environmental and educational initiatives of Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA).

The Board of Director Role

The NPCF governing body is a volunteer Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership, governance and operational and financial oversight of the organization. A fundraising/revenue generating Board, members bear a fiduciary duty to NPCF, its mission and its supporters.

Major Responsibilities

• Fundraising/revenue generation; major gifts, events and fundraising programs
• Governance and stewardship to ensure the long-term success of NPCF
• Promotion of NPCF and its mission within the Niagara peninsula community
• Engagement with key stakeholders including funders, partners, donors, and supporters
• Adherence to NPCF by-laws, policies, and purposes
• Approval and oversight of the annual budget
• Ensure the resources entrusted to NPCF further the strategic goals of NPCA

Expected Commitment from Board Members

Board members generously volunteer their time and resources, generally a few hours per month. Meetings are held quarterly at approximately 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in Thorold. Board members participate, as needed, in committees, events and other public-facing activities to help nurture donor relationships.

We are looking for candidates with skills, knowledge and enthusiasm in fundraising, conservation and nature, not-for-profit governance, communications, strategic planning and/or financial management, in addition to community connections across the Niagara Peninsula watershed.

For more information, or to submit an expression of interest, contact Sharon Pfeifer, Development and Investor Relations, at spfeifer@npcf.ca.