We are looking for 2-5 senior executives and professionals to join our Board: retired CEO, CFO, Physician, Public Accountant, Lawyer, School Superintendent, to name a few. Persons with lived experience in neurodiversity are invited and welcome.

Preference will be given to applicants with strong networks in Canada and a solid reputation and track record.

Neurodiversity can mean an undiagnosed condition, autism, ADHD, LD, ID, mental health concerns, medical complexity (like Diabetes or being dependent on technology to breathe) or other common or rare disorders.

Time Commitment: About 2 hours per week

(1) Directors/Officers meet quarterly for a total 14 hours/ year: typically in March, June, September, December for about 2 hours each (sub-total 8 hours), and annually at the 1.5-hour Annual General Meeting in March and 4.5-hour Strategic Planning Meeting and Volunteer-Family Lunch, usually in September (sub-total 6 hours). 

(2) Directors/Officers fundraise, strengthen networks and provide strategic direction. They contribute to and attend three fundraising events in April/May, June and November/February (additional sub-total 12 hours).

Treasurer 

(i) The Treasurer, Officer of the Board, chairs the Finance Committee composed of the Bookkeeper and internal auditor. The Treasurer leads and oversees accounting, budgeting, banking, forecasting, financing, management of concerted government funds, emission of Tax Receipts on eligible gifts per CRA regulations. The Treasurer co-approves expenses and co-signs invoices with another Officer. Last, the Treasurer manages pay to contractors and reimbursements for pre-approved expenses.  

(ii) The Treasurer ensures that practices and policies are countable and accountable, transparent and accurate, showing progress and growth. The Treasurer contributes and leads new investment solutions and revenue streams to achieve the Charity goals. A brief quarterly financials report is presented at Board Meetings/ AGM, with drive to advance the Registered Charity sustainability and community impact.

Secretary

(i) The Secretary, Officer of the Board, chairs the Administration Committee composed of the Administrative Assistant and Translator. The Secretary organises board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the Annual Report, takes minutes, manages or oversees correspondence, coordinates legal and membership updates required by the board and federal/provincial corporate offices, and keeps legal and membership records up to date. Last, the Secretary delegates administrative tasks as appropriate or required for translation from English to French, room bookings, eMeeting set-up, email/phone communications and the like.

(ii) The Secretary ensures that reports are transparent and accurate, liaises with the board, legal office, corporate offices, contributes to decision-making and strategic direction, and presents membership updates at board meetings and the Annual Report at the AGM, with drive to advance the Registered Charity sustainability and community impact.

General Directors of the Board

(i) Directors chair a working committee composed mainly of volunteers who advance the mission. Committee work ranges from Donor and Sponsor Stewardship, Fundraising Events, Digital Marketing, Community Engagement with families of neurodiverse children, youth, adults, to give some examples. Visit our webpage for all Committees: https://budsinbloom.org/committees/

Committee contribution: additional sub-total 10 hours

** All Directors/Officers must reside full time in Canada. **

Why be a Director/Officer at PIVOT Community?
Great cause! Volunteering with PIVOT Community is a fantastic way to share your talent to strengthen community-connection for neurodiverse children, youth, adults and families. PIVOT Community is backed by committed, fun, friendly volunteers and contractors who generously contribute their time and talent to advance the mission. 

How to Apply: Email these 3 items to info@PIVOTCommunity.ca

1. Your Resume
2. How your interests align with the mission
3. A paragraph about how your talents fit the role.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, language, national origin, race, religion, culture, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, are encouraged to apply. Our commitment is demonstrated in who we are and what we stand for. Together, transforming family distress into relief.