FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL ART GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Board Director
Type: Volunteer
Part-time: 10 hours/month
Term: 3 years (elected at the Annual General Meeting)
Applications Due: October 28, 2020
How to Apply: email a letter of interest to fcag.art@gmail.com

About Franklin Carmichael Art Group
Franklin Carmichael Art Group (FCAG) is a charitable organization, founded by the late Dr. Agnes Ann Curtin, whose mission is to provide visual art opportunities in North Etobicoke.

Accountability
Board Directors are collectively accountable for FCAG’s performance with respect to its mandate and objectives. Directors are accountable to FCAG members, key stakeholders and the North Etobicoke community.

Authority
Board Directors have no authority to act individually in the direction of staff and volunteers or to act as spokesperson for FCAG unless specifically given such authority by the Board.

Responsibilities
Board Directors are responsible for the effective governance of FCAG by applying approved policies and procedures. Also, for ensuring that FCAG’s mandate and objectives are carried out.

General Duties
o Attend monthly meetings
o Participate in annual and strategic planning
o Read and understand the financial statements and funding system
o Review/amend and approve by-laws and governing policies
o Review and amend FCAG’s mandate and objectives
o Participate in the recruitment of staff and new Board Directors
o Be a member of a least one Committee
o Attend events organized by FCAG
o Attend an orientation and ongoing training, as required

Qualifications
o Be or become an FCAG member
o Be at least 18 years of age
o Not be an undischarged bankrupt person
o Demonstrate and encourage innovative thinking
o Openness to learning
o Experience in the following areas: fundraising, financial planning, human resources and community engagement

Board Committees
Meet 3 times a year, scheduled at the discretion of the Committee Chair:
o Financial Committee
o Gallery Committee
o Marketing Committee
o Fundraising Committee
o Programs Committee
o Facility Committee
o Membership Committee
o Nominations Committee

To apply, please submit a 'Letter of Interest' by October 28, 2020 to fcag.art@gmail.com. ​

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