Volunteer Board Director

Volunteer Board Director

MIND Program | Toronto, Ontario
Volunteer Position | 2-Year Renewable Term

Help shape the future of the MIND Program

The MIND Program is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our 6-member Board of Directors and help guide the organization through its next stage of growth and impact.

The MIND Program is a Toronto-based charitable organization committed to nourishing at-risk and marginalized communities by increasing access to healthy, dignified and barrier-free food programs. Working in partnership with frontline community organizations, MIND provides nutritious, culturally diverse meals to individuals and families experiencing poverty and food insecurity.

We are currently looking to strengthen our Board with an individual who bring one or more of the following areas of expertise:

• Legal and Governance
• Fundraising, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement
• Marketing and Communications

This is a voluntary Board position and an opportunity to contribute your professional expertise, leadership and network to an organization making a meaningful difference in the community. This individual will be joining the team as our sixth Board Director.

The Role

The Board of Directors provides governance, strategic oversight and fiduciary accountability for MIND Program. Board Directors help ensure that the organization fulfills its mission, remains financially sustainable, meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, and continues to increase its impact in the community.

MIND's Board operates as a light-weight governance body focused primarily on strategy, financial oversight, organizational sustainability, executive leadership support, risk management and fundraising stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Strategy

• Contribute to the development and oversight of MIND Program's organizational strategy
• Ensure alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values
• Participate in strategic planning and priority-setting discussions
• Monitor organizational performance, outcomes and community impact
• Apply sound judgment and governance best practices to Board decision-making

Fiduciary & Risk Oversight

• Review and approve annual budgets and financial statements
• Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources
• Support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Monitor organizational risks and long-term sustainability

Executive Leadership Support

• Provide guidance and support to the Executive Director
• Participate in performance discussions, where applicable
• Act as a trusted strategic resource to organizational leadership
• Serve as an ambassador for MIND Program in the community

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement
• Help identify potential partnerships, sponsorships and funding opportunities
• Promote awareness of MIND Program through personal and professional networks
• Strengthen relationships with community, corporate and philanthropic partners

Board Participation

• Attend and actively participate in Board meetings
• Participate in committee work as required
• Review materials and prepare in advance of meetings
• Contribute constructively and respectfully to Board discussions and decisions

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates from diverse professional and community backgrounds. For our current Board recruitment, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or a combination of the following areas:

• Legal and Governance
• Fundraising, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement
• Marketing and Communications

Previous Board experience is an asset but is not required. We are equally interested in candidates who have relevant expertise and are ready to contribute at the governance level.

What You Bring

Successful Board Directors will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to the mission and work of MIND Program
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Collaborative leadership and a willingness to contribute
• Integrity, accountability and respect for good governance
• An ability to bring an independent perspective to Board discussions
• A willingness to act as an ambassador and advocate for MIND Program
• An interest in helping build a strong, sustainable organization with greater community impact

Commitment

• Term: 2 years, renewable
• Board Meetings: Approximately 10 meetings annually
• Participation in committee work, fundraising, community engagement and strategic initiatives as appropriate (approximately 3-5 hours per month)
• Compensation: This is a voluntary, unpaid Board position

How to Apply

We are committed to building a diverse Board of Directors that reflects a range of perspectives, professional experiences and communities. Candidates who share MIND Program's commitment to dignity, inclusion and community impact are encouraged to submit a resume along with a brief statement of interest outlining:

• Why you are interested in joining the MIND Program Board; and
• The experience, expertise or perspective you would bring to the Board.

Apply to:contact@mindprogram.org.

Please include “Volunteer Board Director – MIND Program” in the subject line.

Learn more about MIND Program at www.mindprogram.org.