THE ORGANIZATION
The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCC) is passionately dedicated to helping young people and their families affected by cancer to survive and thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Kids Cancer Care provides programs and funding in key areas: Camp & Outreach, Research & Hospital Support and Scholarships and Education Support Programs. This approach enhances the quality of life for children living with cancer, improves their odds for recovery and provides care for the whole family, during treatment and beyond.
POSITION
Every Member of the Board of Directors is responsible for directing the Foundation towards the vision, mission and outcomes. The Member of the Board will act in a position of trust for the community and will be responsible for effective governance of the organization (see also KCC’s Charter of Expectations and Conduct for Directors, Governance Policies and Bylaws).
REPORTING
Chair and other Members of the Board of Directors
TIME REQUIRMENTS
The Member is asked to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for KCC. Once the term is finished, the Member may be released at the end of the elected term, in accordance with the KCC’s Bylaws or serve an additional three-year term for a maximum of three terms. Service on KCC’s Board of Directors is without remuneration. There are no membership fees for Members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership, governance, and oversight:
- Adhere to the organization’s Bylaws, policies, codes and charters;
- Attend all Board meetings and meetings of assigned committees and/or working groups as assigned and prepare in advance by reviewing all background material as provided;
- Listen to others’ views, advocate their own, identify common interests and alternatives and be open to compromise and consensus;
- Support governance decisions once made;
- Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting;
- Develop and manage relationships and communicate with funders, partners, and other stakeholders;
- Help recruit new Members and volunteers;
- Identify and manage risk as per KCC’s Enterprise Risk Management register;
- Perform Board and self- assessments annually; and,
- Act as an ambassador for the organization and model KCC’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide governance through the following:
- Establish and oversee the mission, vision, and outcomes of KCC;
- Promoting KCC generally;
- Hire, evaluate, make compensation decisions for, and if necessary replace, the Chief Executive Officer
- Oversee the management and operation of KCC;
- Providing strategic oversight and direction to the Chief Executive Officer;
- Support the CEO in decisions made and actions taken which are consistent with policies of the Board and standards of the organization;
- Require the CEO to be accountable for the supervision of the staff and organization;
- Design and approve policy and direct the CEO or appropriate committee to carry it out;
- Protect and safeguard the property of KCC;
- Oversee the delivery of programs and services provided by KCC and participate in long- range planning;
- Provide access from external constituents to KCC;
- Perpetuate trustee leadership;
- Financial oversight including approving the annual budget and audited financial statements for KCC;
- Approve policies for the management and operation of KCC;
- Identify and manage risks for KCC; and
- Protect and safeguard the property of KCC.
The Member will also be required to make decisions regarding:
- Policy and recommendations received from the Board, its standing committees and/or CEO;
- Bylaws, policies, and changes to the membership;
- Board’s structure- suggest changes and prepare necessary amendments;
- Development of KCC’s strategic plan and annual review;
- Financial oversight including approving the annual budget and auditing financial statements; and,
- Approve the formation of and members for the standing policy or program advisory committees.
Advocacy and Fundraisings:
- Promote KCC’s purpose in the community and represent the organization;
- Establish and oversee the mission, vision, and outcomes of KCC;
- Participate in the Donor Recognition program;
- Contribute to an annual contribution that is within giving capacity;
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major individual donors, corporate, and/or foundation gifts; and,
- Support special activities, participate in fundraising events where possible and act as a role model for all volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A commitment to and understanding of Kids Cancer Care’s beneficiaries and mission preferably based on experience;
- Volunteer experience with non- profit boards;
- Proven track record in a leadership role;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with natural affinity for public speaking;
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Kids Cancer Care’s beneficiaries; and,
- Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
REMOVAL
A Member may be removed from the Board, by majority vote, for any cause or for no cause. Being absent from three consecutive Board meetings without reasonable cause may result in the automatic removal from the Board unless otherwise determined by a decision of the Board.
I understand my duties as outlined herein and the incredible effect that my attitude and actions can have on Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta and the children with whom I may be working. I also understand, that as a valued volunteer, I will represent KCC in the community and promise to keep the mission, vision, and values of the Foundation as my focus.
For more information, please contact Bryan Arthur at barthur@dhrglobal.com
