The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (The Circle) transforms philanthropy and contributes to positive change between Philanthropy and Indigenous communities by creating spaces of learning, innovation, relationship-building, co-creation, and activation. The Circle works alongside Indigenous-led organizations, Indigenous informed organizations, organizations with Indigenous beneficiaries, our members and philanthropic signatories of The Declaration of Action to encourage individuals and organizations to learn, acknowledge, and understand more about reconciliation and the decolonization of wealth.
Our board (The Governing Circle) is in a season of growth and seeking as many as 5 new members. With continued organizational growth anticipated over the next year, we require a variety of skill sets to support and guide new directions and big opportunities. We endeavour to activate our values of diversity, equity and inclusion and invite equity-seeking individuals to join us in moving our mission, vision and values forward.
Our board (The Governing Circle) is in a season of growth and seeking as many as 5 new members. With continued organizational growth anticipated over the next year, we require a variety of skill sets to support and guide new directions and big opportunities. We endeavour to activate our values of diversity, equity and inclusion and invite equity-seeking individuals to join us in moving our mission, vision and values forward.
The Circle is seeking the gift of time and knowledge from Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who have skill sets in one or more of the following areas:
- Compelling digital storytelling
- Charitable law
- Grant-making practice and policy
- Donor management, stewardship and education
- Social finance and ethical investing
- Indigenous trusts, trustee education and management
- Corporate social responsibility with a lens for activating UNDRIP
As always, we invite individuals working with these skills sets from the philanthropic sector to join us - whether you’re part of an Indigenous trust, a United Way, family or community foundation - please consider joining our circle.
Governing Circle Members are asked to:
- Engage in an orientation and in ongoing board education opportunities
- Participate in 6 teleconferences and one in-person meeting per year.
- Participate in one Circle committee
- Contribute their skills and expertise to advancing our strategic directions
- Involve themselves as ambassadors for the organization
- Overall the time commitment is between 8 and 12 hours per quarter
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
May 18 2020
May 18 2020
Thank you to everyone who expressed their interest! We will acknowledge all applications and be in touch for more conversation with potential candidates.
Nominations and questions can be directed to The Governing Circle's Co-chairs, Tim Fox and Sara Lyons via chair@circleonphilanthropy.ca
Nominations and questions can be directed to The Governing Circle's Co-chairs, Tim Fox and Sara Lyons via chair@circleonphilanthropy.ca