YMCA Calgary Board Director 2025 (WR: 825)
YMCA Calgary
We are excited to partner once again with YMCA Calgary in its recruitment of one or two Board Directors. The YMCA is a charitable organization driven by its mission to connect people through diverse and shared experiences. Guided by the core values of respect, honesty, responsibility and caring, YMCA Calgary fosters communities where children, youth, and adults have opportunities to belong, grow, thrive, and lead. It provides programs and services that connect individuals, build life-long skills, and promote active and healthy living.
The Board is currently seeking at least one new member. The YMCA is looking for philanthropic-minded Community Connectors; that is, people who have deep relationships in the community, a strong connection to the YMCA, and the motivation to devote their time and energy to the Board’s work and events.
Preference for the upcoming Board appointments in May 2025 will be given to those Community Connectors who have a skillset in one or more of the following areas: legal, government relations, community relations, and philanthropy.
Candidates with prior governance experience, including direct board experience or significant exposure to governance board environments as part of their work, are particularly valued.
Application Instructions
If you are passionate about YMCA Calgary’s vision and values, possess the core competencies outlined above, and are committed to leadership in the community, including supporting the financial sustainability of the Association, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter, linking your background to the role’s requirements.
To meet the required timelines established by the YMCA Board’s Search Selection Committee, the closing date for applications is Friday, January 31, 2025.
The YMCA is committed to creating environments that are barrier-free. For any accessibility related accommodation requests regarding any stage of the nominations process, please inform Jamie Phillips in advance so that reasonable and appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
For more information and the full position description please contact Jamie at jamie@humaniscalgary.com or 587-333-6661.
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