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Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact?&nbsp;<a href="https://lilysplace.ca/" target="_blank">Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary</a>&nbsp;is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and help lead us in providing lifelong care for farmed animals in need.<h2>Board Secretary (Volunteer) Description</h2>Position OverviewThe Board Secretary at Lily's Place Animal Sanctuary plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and facilitating effective communication within the board. This position demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>Record KeepingMeeting Minutes: Accurately record and distribute minutes of board meetings, ensuring they are approved and archived.Documentation: Maintain custody of the organization’s records, including bylaws, board resolutions, and meeting agendas.Compliance and LegalLegal Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including timely filings and record-keeping.Governance Documentation: Ensure that all governance documents are current and accessible to board members.CommunicationAgenda Preparation: Collaborate with the Board Chair and Executive Director to prepare and distribute meeting agendas and related documents.Board Correspondence: Handle official board correspondence, including notices of meetings and other communications to board members.Membership RecordsBoard Member Information: Maintain current contact information and records of board members, including attendance and terms of office.Administrative SupportMeeting Coordination: Assist in coordinating logistics for board meetings, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and materials preparation.Board Orientation: Support the orientation of new board members by providing necessary documentation and information.<h2>Qualifications</h2>Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.Understanding of Legal Requirements: Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations.Commitment: High level of personal integrity and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values.<ul><li>Experience: Previous experience in administrative or secretarial roles, preferably within a nonprofit organization, is an asset.</li></ul><h2>Commitment</h2>This is a volunteer board role requiring consistent participation and a collaborative spirit.Time Commitment: Attend at least 75% of quarterly board meetings (held virtually), and prepare in advance by reviewing and organizing board materials.Role Responsibilities: Maintain up-to-date board records, distribute meeting minutes, and help coordinate logistics for board communications and meetings.Leadership Participation: Take an active role in the board’s strategic discussions and decision-making processes. The Secretary is a key part of ensuring board transparency and legal compliance.Fundraising Support: While this is not a fundraising role, all board members are expected to support our fundraising goals in ways that align with their capacity—such as helping promote campaigns, making an annual donation, or introducing potential supporters.Shared Stewardship: Board members are ambassadors for Lily’s Place. As part of the leadership team, the Secretary contributes to a culture of accountability, shared responsibility, and compassion for both animals and humans.This role is fully remote, though local board members are encouraged (not required) to attend at least one on-site visit per year.Compensation:Service on Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs related to Board duties.<h2>Recruitment Process:</h2>1) Please complete this form, including submitting your resume and 2 references. 2) Please complete our leadership self-survey with your application (you will be forwarded to the survey after completing this form). &nbsp; We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We will only contact those top applicants for an interview with the hiring committee.&nbsp; &nbsp;Questions: For more information before completing your application, please reach out via email (<a href="mailto:hello@lilysplace.ca" target="_blank">hello@lilysplace.ca</a>)

Lily's Place Animal Sanctuary

Board Secretary - Lily's Place Animal Sanctuary

Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact?&nbsp;<a href="https://lilysplace.ca/" target="_blank">Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary</a>&nbsp;is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and help lead us in providing lifelong care for farmed animals in need.<h2>Board President (Volunteer) Description</h2>Position OverviewThe President of Lily's Place Animal Sanctuary holds a pivotal leadership role, responsible for promoting the organization's mission, leading the board in the absence of the Board Chair, and supporting strategic planning and external relations. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to the organization's values and goals.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>Leadership and Governance • Board Leadership: Chair board meetings in the absence of the Board Chair, ensuring effective governance and decision-making. • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Board Chair, executive director, and board members to develop and implement strategic plans. • Board Development: Help recruit, orient, and develop board members, fostering a cohesive and engaged board. External Relations •Community Representation: Represent the organization in the community, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, donors, and partners. • Public Speaking: Act as a spokesperson for the organization at events, meetings, and public engagements. Advocacy: Advocate for the organization’s mission and goals, building awareness and support. Support and Collaboration • Partnership with Executive Director: Work closely with the executive director to support organizational operations and strategic initiatives. • Board Support: Provide guidance and support to the Board Chair and other board members, promoting effective governance practices. • Committee Involvement: Participate in and lead specific board committees as assigned, ensuring active participation and leadership. Fundraising and Development • Fundraising Support: Assist in fundraising efforts, including donor relations and development initiatives. • Resource Development: Contribute to identifying and securing resources necessary to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.<h2>Qualifications</h2>• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a nonprofit organization.• Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to think strategically and guide the organization towards achieving its goals.• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire various stakeholders.• Commitment: Deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values.• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and working collaboratively with diverse groups.<h2>Commitment</h2>The President role is a leadership-intensive volunteer position that requires a high level of engagement, strategic thinking, and reliability.<ul></ul>• Meeting Leadership: Facilitate quarterly board meetings (held virtually) and collaborate with the Executive Director and Secretary to set agendas and ensure productive, inclusive discussions.<ul></ul>• Time Commitment: Be available regularly for asynchronous check-ins with the Executive Director and respond to board-related matters in a timely manner. Average time commitment is approximately 6–10 hours per month, depending on the season.<ul></ul>• Oversight and Strategy: Guide the board in fulfilling its governance duties, support the Executive Director as a thought partner, and help steer organizational priorities in line with the sanctuary’s mission and strategic plan.<ul></ul>• Succession and Recruitment: Play an active role in board development by helping recruit, orient, and mentor other board members.<ul></ul>• Fundraising and Visibility: Serve as a visible ambassador of Lily’s Place. This includes supporting key fundraising efforts (e.g., campaign planning, donor introductions, or personal contributions) and representing the sanctuary publicly when appropriate.<ul></ul>• Shared Stewardship: As the board’s lead, the President helps uphold a culture of accountability, compassion, and collaboration, ensuring that our leadership practices align with the values of Lily’s Place and the communities we serve.This role can be fulfilled remotely; however, local candidates are encouraged (but not required) to attend select in-person events or site visits annually.Compensation:Service on Lily’s Place Animal Sanctuary’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs related to Board duties.<h2>Recruitment Process:</h2>1) Please complete this form, including submitting your resume and 2 references. 2) Please complete our leadership self-survey with your application (you will be forwarded to the survey after completing this form). &nbsp; We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We will only contact those top applicants for an interview with the hiring committee.&nbsp; &nbsp;Questions: For more information before completing your application, please reach out via email (<a href="mailto:hello@lilysplace.ca" target="_blank">hello@lilysplace.ca</a>)

Board President - Lily's Place Animal Sanctuary

Are you a leader, strategist, or innovator who believes we can build a more regenerative and equitable future for Canada? Do you believe that technology, when guided by empathy, can be a powerful tool for social good?Hive Life Haven is seeking a passionate and dedicated group of individuals to form our Founding Board of Directors. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape the strategy, governance, and soul of a new kind of national non-profit—one built at the intersection of community need and artificial intelligence.Our mission is to build agentic AI for social good. We are creating "Buzz," an AI-powered platform designed to tackle the housing crisis and amplify the work of our community partners across the country. We believe in building systems that help organizations move from a place of scarcity to one of abundance.<h3>The Opportunity: Be a Co-Creator for Good</h3>As a Founding Board Member, you will be more than an advisor; you will be a strategic partner in bringing this national vision to life. Your role will be to:Provide Strategic Guidance: Help shape our long-term vision and ensure our programs are creating a tangible, positive impact nationwide.Establish Strong Governance: Build the foundational policies and financial oversight that will ensure our long-term health and public trust.Act as a Passionate Ambassador: Champion our mission across the country, helping to build the key relationships and partnerships we need to thrive.Help Shape Our Culture: Instill the values of empathy, innovation, and community regeneration into the very DNA of our organization.<h3>Who We Are Looking For</h3>While our initial projects are rooted in Atlantic Canada, our vision is national. We are seeking a diverse board with representation from across the country. A passion for our mission is the only true prerequisite, but we are especially interested in individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:Community Leadership &amp; Advocacy: Deep connections and a respected voice within Canada's diverse social and community sectors.Non-Profit Governance: Experience serving on or leading a non-profit board.Finance &amp; Accounting: Expertise in non-profit financial management, reporting, and stewardship.Legal Expertise: Knowledge of corporate law, particularly as it applies to non-profits and charities.Technology &amp; AI Strategy: High-level understanding of technology and its potential for social innovation (no coding required!).Housing &amp; Real Estate Development: Experience in non-market housing, property development, or urban planning on a national scale.<h3>Why Join Us?</h3>Build a Legacy: Help create a new, sustainable model for social change from its very inception.High-Impact Work: Directly contribute to solving some of the most pressing issues in communities across Canada.Join a Visionary Team: Be part of a passionate and forward-thinking group of founders and volunteers.If you believe in building a better future and are ready to contribute your wisdom and experience to a bold new mission, we would be honored to speak with you. 🐝

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