Sierra Club Ontario is seeking Executive Committee members

Sierra Club Ontario’s (SCO) Nomination Committee is seeking candidates as members to serve on its volunteer, non-profit Executive Committee, commencing January 2018. Candidates should be passionate about environmental protection and supporting grassroots activists in local communities to advocate for a more sustainable, greener future. We are looking for candidates who meet one (or more) of the following criteria:A track record of commitment and reliability as a Volunteer/Campaign Leader, and facility as a team player.Experience and success in developing and executing Fundraising and Development strategies for non-profit organizations.Experience and skilled at Marketing and Communications to help strengthen SCO’s campaign outreach efforts in local communities.At this time, SCO is particularly interested in candidates suited to join its Finance Committee.The Executive Committee is responsible for leadership and good governance, which means:Vision – planning for the futureDestination – setting goals and providing a general ‘road map’Resources – securing the resources necessary to achieve the goals or reach the destinationMonitoring – periodically ensuring that the organizational vehicle is well-maintained and progressing, within legal limits, toward its destination andAccountability – ensuring efficient use of resources; reporting progress and detours to stakeholders.SCO’s Executive Committee meets 6 times per year and is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity in all of its appointments and activities, self-nomination is welcome. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 27, 2017.If you have questions, or are interested in submitting a nomination, please send your CV and a 100 word bio to Yvonne Ho, SCO’s Chapter Coordinator, at: ontariochapter @ sierraclub.ca.