Passion for Life (P4L) The mission of Passion for Life, Inc. is to help high school students identify their passions and talents, and create a plan to turn their passion into rewarding careers
 

Objective:

The President serves as the chair of the Board of Directors. The President ensures that the Board of Directors fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organization. The President works in partnership with the Vice-President and Executive Director to achieve the vision and mission of the organization and to optimize the relationship between the Board and staff.  The President assists with development a strategic plan to advance the organization’s vision and mission and objectives and to promote fundraising, sustainability and growth as an organization. Specific responsibilities include:

Strategic leadership

• Provide leadership to the organization and its Board, ensuring that the organization has maximum impact for its stakeholders

• Ensure that board members fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Organization

• Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives, and provides a clear strategic direction for the Organization

• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the organization, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability

Governance

• Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the organization

• Ensure that the Board of Directors is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the organization effectively, and which also reflects the wider population.   Develop and implement succession planning board of directors and committees

• Guide and ensure policies and processes are developed and implemented to ensure organization effectiveness

• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing sound and compliant financial management practices (including budgeting)

Fund Development

• In collaboration with the Executive Director the development and lead financial campaigns of revenue streams and ensure financial development.  

• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing sound and target fundraising goals

• Meets with donors and corporate supporters to seek financial donations.

• Developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with donors, funders, supporters, collaborators, allies, vendors, and other stakeholders

External Relations 

• Act as an ambassador for the organization

• Maintain close relationships with key members of the community and with key influences

• Act as a spokesperson for the organization when appropriate

Leadership

• Chair meetings of the Board members effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process

• Ensure that board members are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the organization and that the Board takes collective ownership

• Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the board members

• Work closely with the Vice-President and Executive Director to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees

Relationship with the Executive Director and the wider management team

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Executive Director, ensuring Executive Director held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives

• Ensure regular contact with the Executive Director and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges

• Liaise with the Executive Director to maintain an overview of the Organization’s affairs, providing Executive Director support as necessary

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the organization, its strategic objectives and cause

• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including attending events out of office hours

• Goal and results oriented

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role

• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilized for the benefit of the organization

• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment

Experience

• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments

• Demonstrated success as a nonprofit board member or board  

• Track record of building credibility in the funding community that has resulted in major gifts to a nonprofit 

• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders

• Proven track records of results with fundraising, strategic planning and team development

Term: 3 Years