Board Director

ole Description

The Doorway, a non-profit organization in Calgary, AB, is currently seeking a volunteer Board Director to join our team. The Board Director will be responsible for providing overall guidance to support the growth and success of the organization. 



We believe our strength is in the diversity of the skills and experience each Director brings to the table. 

Functional Role and term: 

Board Director – appointed for an up to three-year term, serving no more than 2 successive terms unless a 1-year sabbatical is taken before commencing a third term. 

If not already a Member of the Society, a Director shall be deemed a Member upon appointment. 

This role reports to:     Society Membership / Board of Directors 
 
Who reports to this role:    Executive Director 

Purpose of the role: Fulfilling the Society’s Governance Model, thus ensuring the successful operations of The Doorway and its sustainability; 

 
Framework (the underlying concepts that guide our work) 

Envisioned Future 
Purpose and Core Values 
Strategic Priorities 
Strategic Execution Tracking 
Board Self-Governance  
Board Recruitment and On-Boarding 
Officers and Committees 
Society Membership (tracking, communication, AGM) 
By-Law Compliance 
Board and Board Member Performance Evaluation 
Operational Governance 
Organizational Design (Roles & Responsibilities for Staff and Volunteers) 
Executive Director (Defined Role, Performance Feedback, Support from 
 Board, Succession Planning) 

Monitor & Evaluate Process Performance 
Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Audits 
Fund Development Planning (versus implementation of Fund-Raising activity) 
Community Awareness  
Community Awareness (coordinated with the Executive Director) 
Advocacy in the community with government, foundations, corporations (coordinated with Executive Director) 
Support the work of The Doorway in the community (attend events including annual casino fundraiser and “Steps off the Street” walk/run event, attend events on behalf The Doorway, support staff) 
Online advocacy – share, retweet, like, etc.

Key Accountabilities: 

Monthly Board Meetings 
Preparation: reviewing minutes from previous meeting, completing assigned actions 
Attendance: One meeting per month, approximately 2 hours in length 
At times, monthly meetings will be dedicated to Board development which may include visiting a partner organization/AGM, special presentations from sector leaders, and team building events. 
Committee Meetings 
This will vary from month to month, with an average of 2 hours per month 
Based on skill and interest level, Directors will participate on a variety of standing and ad-hoc committees dedicated to fiscal management, fund development & Board development 
Community Awareness Events 
This will vary from month to month, with an average of 2 hours per month including a biannual casino fundraiser and annual fund-raising event. 
Annual Strategic Planning Sessions 
Typically, 1 or 2 sessions totaling 8-12 hours per year