Board Secretary
Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Work with Board Chair to prepare meeting agendas and distribute in timely manner
Ability to prepare typed, well-organized and detailed minutes in a timely manner
Manage communication with team members; sending meeting notices and reminders
Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors.
Attend regular evening Board meetings and full-day planning sessions as required
Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with minute taking and agenda preparations
Sufficient time availability for Board duties
Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
Proficiency working with MS 365 and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and online meeting tools
To ensure a mix of talent, background, and energy, Bridget's Bunnies is particularly interested in candidates with one or some of the following additional skills or areas of expertise/perspective: Fundraising/Sponsorship; Marketing/Communication; Corporate Donors; Recruitment/HR; Program Development; Legal/Regulatory; Governance/Policy; Diverse Communities; Capacity Building; Risk Assessment/Management; Government Relations
Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Bridget's Bunnies recognizes the benefit of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of differing demographics on the organization. Opportunities may be made available for applicants to act as Committee members prior to joining as a Board member.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
