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.
