Expressions of Interest

Imagine Canada Overview

Imagine Canada aspires to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits so they can better serve individuals and communities both here and around the world. In turn, we can foster a Canada where communities are fueled by a strong infrastructure and engagement, and where social, economic and environmental justice is advanced through collective advocacy and action.

To accomplish this, we seek the engagement of dedicated volunteers to join two of our standing Committees, which meet via Zoom four times per year.

As a national organization representing a diverse sector, Imagine Canada has embarked on an anti-racism organizational change process and is committed to diversifying its Board and Committees. We particularly encourage applications from Black people, Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and those with varied areas of expertise and lived experiences.

Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Committee

Vacancies: 3

The Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression (ARAO) Committee is responsible for responding to ARAO-related issues that the organization is facing and take steps to integrate equity- and ARAO-based practices into the governance of Imagine Canada, with a long term goal of decolonizing the practices and policies of the Board of Directors.

The key criteria in selecting members to the ARAO Committee are:

Passionate about improving processes related to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, Indigenization, accessibility, and anti-racism & anti-oppression
Individuals with a lived and professional experience related to ability, age, gender, and ethnicity
Working knowledge and experience with charities and nonprofits
Based anywhere in Canada, with particular interest in individuals from Alberta, Québec, the Northern territories, and Atlantic provinces
An understanding of the respective roles of the Board, the Committee, and Management in guiding the strategic priorities of an organization

Risk Management, Finance & Audit Committee

Vacancies: 1

The Risk Management, Finance & Audit Committee (RMFAC) is responsible for reviewing the budget prepared by Management, considering regular financial reports, and identifying risks to the organization and Management’s proposals for mitigating those risks.

The key criteria in selecting members to the RMFAC are:

Designation as a chartered professional accountant
Working knowledge and experience with charities and nonprofits
Based anywhere in Canada, with particular interest in individuals from Alberta, Québec, the Northern territories, and Atlantic provinces
An understanding of the respective roles of the Board, the Committee, external auditors, and Management in overseeing the financial operations of an organization

Applicants are invited to complete our short online form by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, January 5, 2025. You can contact Danielle Ferguson-Shivrattan at dshivrattan@imaginecanada.ca with any questions.

Timelines

January 2025: Imagine Canada’s Nominating Subcommittee will meet to review submissions.
Late January 2025: Imagine Canada’s Governance & HR Committee will meet to approve the Committee appointments.
Early February 2025: Imagine Canada’s Board of Directors will vote on a shortlist of candidates.
Mid February 2025: All applicants, both successful and unsuccessful, will be notified of the Board’s decision.
Late March 2025: Committee meetings resume.