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Become a Board Director at Tropicana
About Tropicana Community Services
Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multi-service organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, childcare, educational and employment services, and youth development.
Tropicana Community Services Organization was founded in 1980 as a non-profit community organization to serve disadvantaged youth and their families, particularly those from the Caribbean. The first major project implemented was counselling services aimed at teenaged dropouts in a high need area of Scarborough, Ontario. In 1984, Tropicana established formal links with the United Way of Greater Toronto and was the first organization from the Black and Caribbean community to become a United Way member-agency.
Qualifications
Currently, the Board of Directors of Tropicana Community Services is seeking new volunteer Board Members with a variety of skills and expertise to help set strategic direction, provide governance, and oversight and monitor the financial health of TCSO.
We are looking for dynamic and deeply engaged board members to act in the best long-term interest of the organization, and the stakeholders.
The following knowledge experience and attributes are being sought to serve on the following committees:
- Financial management and oversight
- CPA designation – preferred for the Audit & Finance Committee
- FUNDRAISING
- Leadership and Governance
- Legal
- Strategic Planning
Other highly valued skills/experience
- Developing and monitoring the effectiveness of policies and plans
- Assessing and mitigating risks facing charitable organizations (financial, legal, operational, technological and repetitional risks)
- Philanthropy
- Reviewing financial data/analytics and the effective use of financial controls
- Strong networks and connections in diverse communities
- An ability to build relationships that advance the organization
Attributes
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Strategic outlook
- Communication through constructive conversations and consensus building
Committees
- Audit & Finance
- Fundraising
- Governance & Nominating
- Human Resources
- Program Planning
- Public Relations and Membership
Meetings events and Time Commitment
The Board issues a calendar of meetings and events so that Board members can commit with adequate notice. Meetings include:
- Board Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Meetings start at 6.30pm
- Board committee meetings between the scheduled regular Board meetings or as required
- The organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June
- The organization holds a limited number of special events during the year
As the presence of Directors at these events demonstrates board engagement and community leadership, participation is highly encouraged.
