Non-profit board positions

NONPROFIT BOARD POSITIONS

Are you….?

• Aligned with IJC’s vision, mission, culture, and values
• Kind, compassionate, self-aware and have a desire to seek feedback, learn and grow.
• Organized and can manage timelines, goals and expectations well.
• Truly interesting in supporting the well-being of this charity, and excited to devote time and energy to supporting IJC’s direction.

Are You Looking To….?

The Ignatius Jesuit Centre :

Every year over 5000 individuals and families build better connections with the land through the Ignatius Jesuit Centre’s (IJC)’s retreats, trainings, farm products, trails, and land-based initiatives. IJC’s mission is to cultivate spiritual growth and ecological engagement. IJC’s 640-acre property has three main programs which include Loyola House, a world-class retreat & training centre, Ignatius Farm, a community organic training farm offering local access to land and food, and the Old-Growth Forest, a 94-acre conservation and education initiative.

Who we are looking for :

We are looking for Board members who are interested in rolling up their sleeves and getting involved to promote IJC Mission and Vision.

Board members with expertise, knowledge and / or learned experience in the following areas will help strengthen IJC’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision :

Previous board experience is not necessary.

We aim for our Board to encompass diverse voices, backgrounds and perspectives.

Time Commitment :

This voluntary commitment involves attending one Board meeting (1.5-2 h) per month as well as one Committee meeting per month (1.5- 2 h), except December, July and August. Each Board member is asked to join one Committee. Committees include Financial, Governance, Land, Human Resources and Fundraising. A board term is 3 years, and it can be renewed for up to three (3) terms. Time in between meetings is required for preparation and reflection.

Responsibilities of IJC Board Member :

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