North Peace Community Foundation recruiting directors, committee members

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) is recruiting volunteers for its board of directors and its community granting advisory committee.

The NPCF’s current board of directors will be selecting up to three board of director candidates and up to seven community granting advisory committee members, each for three-year terms.

According to a release from the NPCF, community members from the North Peace and Northern Rockies regions who are selected will contribute their skills and expertise in helping the foundation create valuable funding and development opportunities for community services and organizations throughout the regions. 

Eligible candidates will be knowledgeable about the foundation’s mission, with a willingness to serve as advocates to the organizations networks and circles of influence. 

“We’re looking for collaborative leaders with a willingness to learn, who understand trust-based philanthropy, and are committed to the principles of truth and reconciliation, advancing the sustainable development goals, and have strong understanding of the principles of environmental, social and governance (ESG),” the release states. 

More information on how ESG applies to non-profit organizations, such as the NPCF, can be found here.

Details including criteria and experience the NPCF is seeking in each candidate can be found here.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the NPCF’s website for a candidate guide and application. The application window for these volunteer positions is open until midnight on March 31st.