Call for Board Members

Canlead is seeking two dynamic members to join our 2024-2025 board of directors. Successful candidates will bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the organization.  Current recruitment will emphasize the following categories of experience: 

• Experience in the Not-for-profit sector  

• Experience delivering services to not-for-profits  

• Knowledge and experience of other Canadian not-for-profit sectors i.e. healthcare, faith-based organizations, woodlot and forestry management, tourism, rural economic development  

• Strong industry networks and connections  

A full summary of the Board job description including responsibilities, term and requirements appears below. 

Canlead board positions are filled by election. To be eligible for the election, interested candidates are required to email a letter, highlighting their competencies for and relevant experience, to info@canleadsolutions.ca before noon (EST) on September 28, 2024. The election will take place at the Canlead Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2024. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of November.

About Canlead Solutions

Canlead Solutions is a trusted provider of management and business support services for Canadian not-for-profit industry organizations. Since 2020, we have worked with not-for-profit clients to help them succeed, offering scalable services that fit current and future needs.

Canlead has a highly skilled, professional team with the experience and qualifications to provide specialized support in all areas of association management. We assist organizations by covering ongoing or temporary gaps in capacity, or by providing technical skills to augment what is missing. We tackle special projects and assignments, and help organizations position for growth with customized training and mentorship. We provide fractional support to help organizations deliver their mandates, whether they require temporary support staff or full-time executive leadership.

Each service agreement is unique and tailored to our client’s specific needs. Canlead strives to be a full-service association management company with extensive experience in:

• Financial Planning and Management

• Leadership and Administration

• Corporate Governance

• Operations Planning and Strategy

• Communications and Events Planning

Canlead is guided by values—trust, integrity and unparalleled quality of service. We take pride in understanding, and participating in, our clients’ unique purposes. Our client-focused culture motivates our team and helps us generate results that satisfy. At Canlead we are truly passionate about our clients‘ success.

Canlead Board Summary

Directors of the Canlead Solutions board are elected by the Canlead membership. Elected director terms are two years in length. Directors may serve on the Canlead board of directors for a maximum of 10 years. Directors support the work of Canlead and provide values-based leadership and strategic governance. While the day-to-day operations are led by the Canlead CEO, the board/CEO relationship is a partnership. The board members report to the Canlead Solutions Chair.

Board Member Core Competencies

• Passion for, and knowledge of, the Canadian not-for-profit sector 

• Embrace Canlead’s core values: focus on clients; build trust; operate with integrity; commit to quality; believe in teamwork; and be passionate about client success. 

• Ability and willingness to share ideas and concerns in front of a group 

• Personal qualities of objectivity, integrity, credibility and honesty  

• Visionary, innovative thinker 

• Strong business acumen 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Enthusiasm to explore new ideas for long-term thinking and strategic planning 

• Knowledge of board governance 

Board Member Responsibilities

• Actively participate in board meetings (approximately five, half-day board meetings per year and six 1-hour update meetings; the majority of meetings will be held virtually) 

• Participate in the governance of Canlead through a broad set of policies developed by the board  

• Participate in the development of long and short-term goals, objectives and priorities for Canlead  

• Participate in the approval of Canlead’s annual budget, financial reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities 

• Prepare for board meetings 

• Be aware of and abstain from conflict of interest  

• Maintain confidentiality in performing the duties of a director of the board 

• Serve on committees and takes on special assignments, as required 

Board Member Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age 

• Be a Canadian resident 

• Not an undischarged bankrupt, nor a mentally incompetent person 

• Sign the corporation's Code of Conduct for Directors and Consent to Act as a Director 

• Access to a personal computer, reliable internet, and email 

• The ability to travel within Ontario