Job Posted to WIMC
Board Member
Application Deadline: 18 October 2024
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Rainbow Songs Foundation, Board of Directors
Rainbow Songs Foundation (RSF) provides free interactive music programs to children and families living in shelters and government-supported housing across the GTA. Our goal is to nurture young families through music. Our music programs include parent-toddler music classes, music therapy for young mothers, and music lessons for school-age children. To date, RSF has partnered with 19 different shelters, bringing the joy of music to more than 2,500 youth across the Greater Toronto Area. Learn more at rainbowsongsfoundation.org.
About the RSF Board of Directors
As a small but mighty charity, RSF is driven by the passion and expertise of our Board of Directors. In conjunction with the RSF Foundation Director, the RSF Board of Directors oversees all fundraising, communications, and program development. The Board of Directors also develops our annual strategic plan/ budget, and oversees the governance of the organization.
As a member of the RSF Board of Directors, you will be expected to:
Support the vision and mission of RSF, to actively participate in promoting our goals
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Attend board meetings (on alternate months, 6 meetings per year) held virtually.
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Contribute 6-8 hours per month for additional subcommittee meetings and tasks
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Govern the affairs of the organization on behalf of its members.
Current Vacancies
Rainbow Songs Foundation is seeking three (3) individuals to join our Board of Directors. While we are specifically looking for candidates that align with the three areas described below, no prior experience on a Board of Directors is required.
Vacancy #1: Fundraising
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We are looking for a creative individual with experience in fundraising to support RSF in securing the revenue we need to deliver our programs.
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Individuals with experience in grant writing, partnerships, public campaigns and/or events are encouraged to apply.
Vacancy #2: Communications & Social Media
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RSF has an incredible story to tell, and we’re looking for someone to help us bring that story to life through our social media, content, and other communications.
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Individuals with experience in marketing, content development, social media campaigns, journalism and/or graphic design are encouraged to apply.
Vacancy #3: Programming
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We are looking for someone to sit on the RSF Programming subcommittee, to help inform the strategic growth of our program offerings.
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Individuals with experience in music education, music therapy, early childhood development, social work and/or community services are encouraged to apply.