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Opportunity last updated: July 2nd
Board of Directors
United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is looking for new members for its Board of Directors who care about building a stronger community.
Since 1941, United Way has funded and partnered with local programs that help children, families, and individuals move from crisis toward stability and opportunity.
We believe better decisions happen when our board reflects the communities we serve, which is why we’re looking for people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, professions, and lived experiences. Whether you’re a student, a tradesperson, a healthcare worker, a business owner, or someone with lived experience of the challenges facing our community, your perspective matters.
While board service comes with important legal and governance responsibilities, we provide orientation, mentorship, and ongoing training to help you grow into the role with confidence.
Volunteer Duties
For us, boardroom success relies on a collaborative partnership with our Executive Director. Instead of hands-on volunteer work, this is heads-on volunteer work. As a board member, you will help guide the future of United Way through governance and strategic leadership.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare for and attend monthly board meetings (held virtually and in-person in Lethbridge, AB) and special events
- Serve on at least one board committee
- Review and contribute to strategic and financial decisions to ensure that resources are available for United Way programs and services
- Support fundraising and community engagement
- Make an annual personal financial contribution at a level that is personally meaningful
- Review organizational priorities, budgets, policies, and bylaws
- Act as an ambassador for United Way in the community, representing the organization in a positive, supportive manner
- Participate in the hiring and performance management of the Executive Director (ED). The day-to-day operations of United Way are the responsibility of the ED, who reports to the Board of Directors.
- Bring a sense of humour and active listening in meetings, and open-mindedly consider the opinions and concerns of others.
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Community-minded
- Integrity, accountability, and sound judgment
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Respect for diverse perspectives
- Ability to think strategically and ask thoughtful questions
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Networking and relationship building
- Passion for strengthening our community
- Willingness to learn about nonprofit governance
Schedule
- The full Board meets approximately once per month (9–11 meetings per year), typically on weekday evenings for up to 2 hours. Meetings are typically the 4th Monday of the month
- Directors serve on one committee, which generally meets 6–10 times per year.
- Most meetings are held virtually, with occasional in-person meetings and community events.
- Each board member serves a three-year term. We recruit yearly to support an ongoing cycle of incoming and outgoing board members.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Board Governance
Application Type
Advanced
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United Way is seeking new faces for its Board of Directors!
United Way’s purpose is to raise funds to support essential local programs at United Way Partner Agencies. They provide grants to programs that target poverty reduction, building healthy families and strong communities, and helping children and youth be all they can be.
United Way works with local companies to facilitate payroll deduction donations for employees. Many small donations over time add up to BIG change. United Way also accepts donations from generous individuals and corporations to fuel change through collective impact.
The Board of Directors is proud of United Way’s impact on people, and in communities across South Western Alberta.
If you are passionate, and love to see positive changes where you live, read on!
United Way Board Directors are dedicated and skilled in their work. The Board assumes both a mandatory role, based on legal requirements of boards of directors, and a chosen role, based on the board model it has elected for itself.
United Way is specifically looking for individuals with finance and legal background to join the board. Other individuals are welcome to apply as vacant positions are available.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
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Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.