Board Member

Position: Board Member

Location: 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9

Job Type: Volunteer 

Work Hours: Board meets monthly

Deadline to Apply:  by May 1, 2025 

About DBNC

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) is a nonprofit organization. Was founded in 1988 by concerned members of the community to enhance the quality of life of those residing in the Dixie Bloor area. For over 35 years, DBNC has been an institution in the Peel region for our timely and responsive service delivery for newcomers, families, youth, children, seniors, and job seekers. All our programs are free of charge and strive to meet the needs of the community. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life with impactful services and engaging programs that build stronger and progressive communities.

We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization. Every individual who engages with DBNC has their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures valued and safeguarded. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop deeper understanding of one another.

DBNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals and families in our community. As a Board Member, you will play a key role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring strong governance.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about the stewardship of caring and vibrant community focused organization where programs offers are accessible, responsive and at no cost? Are you committed to making positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Canada? Do you have experience supporting nonprofit charitable organizations with their private fundraising and board governance?

If so, we invite you to join us in building stronger, progressive communities as a volunteer member of the Board of Directors for DBNC

In 2022, we launched a new three-year strategy that focuses on Building stronger communities and strengthening the organization. To support this impact, we increased our private fundraising ambitions. By joining our volunteer Board of Directors, you will play a vital role in shaping the direction of our organization and advancing our strategy to create a brighter future for the individuals we serve. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, sharing your skills. Knowledge and experience to help guide our organization and drive our impact forward. You will also play a key developing role in developing strategic vision. Overseeing our governance and building relationships with donors and partners to help us achieve our goals.

If you are ready to take this rewarding and challenging role, we invite you to apply to join our Board of Directors.

We are particularly interested in candidates with background and experience that encompasses fundraising, public relations, marketing, and/or donor stakeholder engagement.

Board Member Responsibilities

• Provide governance and oversight to DBNC as a non-profit organization.
• Participating in an informed manner at Board, committee, and annual general meetings;
• Periodically representing DBNC at events or in meetings with external and internal constituency group
• Chair or sit on committees of the Board as required
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to enhance organizational capacity
• Serve on at least one committee aligned with your expertise
• Act as an ambassador for DBNC, representing the organization at events and initiatives
• Board members should expect 9 board meetings per of 2-3 hours plus the associated prep time (1-2 hours per meeting) and the annual general meeting (AGM) Board members can expect to contribute 36-48 hours per year (equivalent to 3-4 hours per month)
• A board member commits to serve a three-year term
• Actively support DBNC through time and talent such as engaging and participating in fundraising events activities, making financial contributions, identifying new prospective partners and donors, volunteering time outside of board meetings to participate in donor communications
• Contribute to fundraising strategy including long-term plans and targets

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in fundraising and/or finance is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in governance and decision-making.
• Previous Board experience is an asset.

Why Join Our Board?

• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team driving meaningful change in the community.
• Apply your fundraising and finance expertise to help DBNC thrive.
• Expand your leadership skills and governance experience in a dynamic non-profit setting

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your application to Frezer Tsegaye at frezert@dixiebloor.ca 

Please submit your bio (limited to one or two paragraphs), your current resume, and a letter of interest that includes:

• What connects you to the issues that DBNC addresses and what motivates you to join the Board of Directors
• The relevant experience and. or skills that you feel you can contribute to DBNC
• Your current or previous connections to the organizations (if any) – as a volunteer, donor, or other 
• Your understanding of the role of governance and philanthropy in delivering an organization’s vision and goals
• Your understanding and commitment to truth and reconciliation and equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression
• Your availability to participate in Board meetings and committee work as well as fundraising-related activities and initiatives
• Our team will be reviewing each application and shortlisting candidates to move to the interview stage      

The deadline to apply is May 01, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Interviews will be scheduled with shortlisted candidates and the Board recruitment committee. Interview time will be based on the availability of those involved. Each interview will be expected to take up to 45 minutes.

DBNC thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening as part of the final step in the hiring process.

DBNC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and

perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities Act, 2005, and DBNC policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information provided through the DBNC recruitment, selection and onboarding process is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with DBNC.

Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider this opportunity and look forward to welcoming new voices to our Board!