Each year, our Board establishes criteria for selecting new Board members to maintain the balance of skills necessary to govern the organization and to ensure diverse representation from NBAF’s stakeholders communities.
This year, we are actively seeking board members who identify as Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, Youth with lived experienced in the care system (under 35), and individual with experience in the following areas:
Undertanding of Legal and/or Regulatory Compliance
Philanthropy
Experience with adoption, foster care, or kinship care
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about permanency and belonging for children and youth, and are looking to contribute your leadership to an organization dedicated to equity and family-centered transformation.
Nominees must be willing to serve for a three (3) year term (Sept 2025 through September 2028).
Our priority is to get members involved in the various committees.
There are 3 standing committees of the Board:
Finance Committee
Governance Committee (Includes the Nomination sub-committee)
Awareness / Advocacy Committee
Board members are expected to join two (2) committees or working groups.
Board Directors are expected to dedicate enough time to attend meetings, participate in Committee work, and to participate in different activities or event of the NBAF (e.g. Erminie Cohen's Compassion Award event, NBAF conference, and other strategic initiatives).
Board meetings
The Board holds five (5) meetings annually (including the AGM), and each Committee meets, on average, 4 times a year. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are generally held on weekdays, around 4 pm via Zoom, and a maximum of two (2) hours. We have a minimum of 1 in-person meeting during the fiscal year. Occasionally, special board meetings may be called if warranted.
Briefing materials are distributed one week in advance of the meeting and members are expected to have read and considered the material in advance of the meeting.
Committee meetings
The time commitment varies but is usually 1-2 hours per meeting. These committees meet at least once in advance of a full board meeting, with additional meetings if required. They are virtual and are held on weekdays.
Some roles, such as the role of Chair, Chair of committees, treasurer, and secretary require more invested time.
Reasonable travel costs, per NBAF’s travel and expense policies, are reimbursable.
Please nominate yourself, encourage a colleague, a friend to apply using our nomination form
NBAF is committed to building a Board of Directors that reflects the full diversity of our communities and the families we serve. We believe that inclusive leadership drives innovation, accountability, and equity.
We will consider all nominations received by July 15, 2025. Please be aware that all nominations will be reviewed as part of the Nomination Sub-Committee process, but not all nominations will be on the election ballot.
Interviews will be conducted with short-listed candidates via videoconference or in person, if possible. The finalists must undergo a background check. The NBAF Nomination Sub-Committee then selects new Directors from the pool of nominees and all candidates will be contacted as appropriate once the selection process is complete.
The slate will be presented to the current Board for approval at their August meeting, after which it will be announced at the AGM in September.
DATE ACTIVITY
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July 15 Closing date for Board Nominations
Mid-Aug Nominating Committee presents
slate for Board Approval
Sept 18 New Appointments for the Board
are confirmed at the AGM and followed by the first meeting of the Board
October Orientation Session
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