Foundation Board of Directors

 

Please note, as per the Bylaws, the NPCA is allotted two representatives on the board of the Foundation.

Former chair Diana Huson resigned from the Board on July 29. Appointment of Officers took place Sept. 12.

 

Foundation Staff

JOIN THE NPCF MOVEMENT

Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment? Do you have strong Fundraising skills?

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation is looking for volunteer Board of Directors and Campaign Members for our major giving campaign Nature for All, for Always.

The roles are unpaid voluntary positions. Directors oversee the strategic plan, finances and policies and procedures of the Foundation, and ultimately ensure that the resources entrusted to the Foundation further the goals of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Directors are expected to attend approximately 4-8 Board meetings per year, attend a few sub-committee meetings and participate in Foundation events. Board and Committee meetings are typically held on weekday mornings in person at the office, in hybrid format or virtually.

Term of Office:

The term for a Board Director is a period of 4 years and may be renewed for a second term, for up to 8 years of service in total.

Relevant Skills:

  • Leadership

  • Marketing/Public Relations

  • Community Contacts

  • Strategic Planning and Visioning

  • Fundraising

  • Financial and Investment

  • Non-Profit Governance

  • Estate Planning

  • Legal

  • Risk Management

How to Apply:

Please send your expression of interest by submitting a resume and cover letter to Sharon Pfeifer at spfeifer@niagaraconservationfoundation.ca. Your cover letter should state why you wish to be considered for the role and outline your involvement in the region.

Candidates who best meet our requirements will be invited to meet with members of the Board Recruitment  Committee. The Committee will make its recommendations to the Board which will in turn shortlist candidates and present recommendations for ratification at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting.

We thank all who apply however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications are welcome throughout the year; recruitment is ongoing as positions become open.