Call for New Board Members

Dance Media Group/Groupe Danse Média (DMG/GDM) is seeking new board members.

The Board operates under a policy governance model with a commitment to the financial and social wellbeing of the organization and it’s flagship publication The Dance Current.

Term

Directors are committed to at least two years on a volunteer basis.

Director Responsibilities

• Acts in a position of trust to the community
• Effective governance of the organization
• Strategic planning
• Developing policies, which enable the Board and Staff to make responsible decisions

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of policy development, accounting and/or charitable law
• Experience in resource development (human resources, fundraising, programs)
• Previous board governance experience

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in the mission and vision of the organization
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on a team with like-minded individuals

Major Duties

• Governing organization using the broad policies developed by the Board
• Abstain from any conflict of interest as per the conflict interest policy
• Stay informed of the organizations services and publicly support them
• Collaborate with staff to establish goals, objectives, and priorities of the organization
• Guide policy review and development of the Board
• Promote organization through community networking, etc.
• Be fiscally accountable and engage in quarterly financial review
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization
• Be accountable and support board recruitment efforts
• Prepare for, participate in, and follow-up on Board discussions
• Support all resource development activities undertaken by the Board

Commitment

Board members dedicate an average of 5-10 hours a month to Board meetings and committees and are expected to attend bi-monthly board meetings, annual general meeting and annual retreat. All board members are required to participate in resource development activities including an annual donation of $50

How to Apply

Please send a letter of intent with your CV or resume to the nominations committee at board@thedancecurrent.com. The board is accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Additional Information

Once we receive your application a board member will be in touch with the board information package that includes:

• An organizational overview including mission, policies and structure
• Board member role description
• Most recent financial statements and/or a report from the auditor

Following your review of these documents, a board member will arrange a phone or in-person meeting/interview to discuss the role and next steps.

If you have any questions, please contact board@thedancecurrent.com.