e4c is seeking Board Members in Edmonton, AB.
Founded in 1970, e4c exists to limit, alleviate and ultimately eliminate poverty. As a registered charitable organization, we create opportunities for people to become self-supporting, while contributing to the growth of inclusive, caring communities. e4c currently offers over 20 programs, impacting 15,000 people every year. Operating in four quadrants of the city, our programs address the fundamental causes of vulnerability for children, youth, families, individuals and communities. They are focused in four main areas: Food Security, Education and Skill Development, Housing & Shelter and Community Connection.
e4c’s Board of Directors is a volunteer-based Governance Board. It consists of 18 Directors, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Term lengths are two or three years. Directors may serve no more than nine years.
It is the role of the Board of Directors to:
• Determine the organization’s overall strategic direction
• Monitor organizational performance
• Select, evaluate, and support the Chief Executive Officer
• Develop and conserve the organization’s resources
• Promote and support the organization and its purpose
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021
