Become a Champion for Literacy: Join ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Board of DirectorsAs a national nonprofit charity, ABC Life Literacy Canada has been making it possible for Canadian adults and families to improve their literacy skills and transform their lives since 1990. The new Financial Leader role is intended to serve on the Finance &

• Risk Committee for the next year to work alongside and be mentored by the current Chair/Treasurer before stepping into the Chair/Treasurer position in June 2027. at four Board of Director meetings each year: three virtual meetings and one full-day in-person strategic, development, and Annual General meeting to one or more of ABC’s standing Board Committees (Finance and Risk, Governance, Human Resources) and other initiatives and committees as needed at important events, developing and maintaining relationships among the Board, staff members, and community to enhance ABC Life Literacy Canada’s mission Term and EvaluationABC Board members serve an initial three (3) year term, with the opportunity to renew for up to three terms. All Directors’ performance is evaluated annually based on the performance of assigned Board requirements and duties. become and remain reasonably knowledgeable of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s programs and the field of literacy participate in and receive on-going training and education when asked keep generally informed about the activities of the organization, the community/literacy issues that affect the organization,



and general trends in the environment in which the organization operates Serve on at least one Board committee and participate in special assignments or working groups to accomplish specific goals as needed a strong business acumen in support of management and the Board for both strategy and operations broad personal networks to call upon for knowledge, resources, and relationships to promote and support ABC’s mission Finance &

• Risk Committee Chair/Treasurer/Financial Leader RoleABC's Finance &

• Risk Committee provides fiscal oversight over the organization, including oversight of audit, budgeting, investing, financial reporting, risk, and related policies and procedures. The Chair/Treasurer leads the Finance &

• Risk Committee to provide fiscal oversight of ABC in line with valuable practice, governing documents, and legal requirements and, as a member of the Board of Directors, reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial matters of the organization. The Chair/Treasurer also provides oversight and guidance to mitigate risks in investments (assets), fraud prevention, compliance, and confidential information. professional expertise in accounting and finance a high level of administrative, organizational, and leadership skills high comfort level with managing organizational risks Other Assets previous Board/Treasurer experience fundraising and business development experience including relationship development, funder acquisition and retention, value proposition development, and networking literacy skills training and development experience government relations and networks to help ABC’s policy and advocacy efforts HR experience including employee relations, staffing, succession planning, total rewards, and learning & development lived or work experience of adults living with low literacy, housing insecurity, food insecurity, disabilities ABC’s Board of Directors believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and creative solutions. AccommodationABC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process, in accordance with relevant legislation.

📌 Board Of Directors/Financial Leader - Volunteer Opportunity (Winnipeg)
🏢 Literacy group
📍 Winnipeg