Meet Our Board

Debbie Miles-Senior

Ella Neverson

Audrey Spence

Nadia V.

Tala Lumbu

Carol Wade

Volunteer Opportunity

Summary

Durham Family and Cultural Centre(DFCC) is charitable organization established in 2019. We provide a space for members of the Black community, and other racialized and diverse groups to engage in programming that empowers their lives. DFCC approximately has 10 staff members who are overseen by an Executive Director who reports to the Board of Directors.

Description

DFCC is currently seeking 2-4 persons, who are passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors oversees the organization's strategic direction and provides the Executive Director with operational support.

We are seeking directors with skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Fundraising – You have experience in non-profit fundraising, developing strategies for new revenue generation, growing membership and sponsorship programs, and developing partnerships.

  • Law- You have experience and knowledge in non-profit law, cooperation. Experiences can be gained as a legal provider, paralegal, mediator, policy expert, academic or otherwise.

  • Grant Writer- You have experience and knowledge in grant writing for non-profit. 

  • Information Technology –  You have IT skills and experience, including developing long term strategic goals related to technology and service delivery to the public and members.

  • Social Worker / Mental Health Worker- You have experienced an knowledge in social work and practices.

Desired Attributes

We are seeking persons who reflect the variety of the clients we serve. We seek those especially from the Black and racialized communities, indigenous persons members from the LGTBQ2+ community,  and those with lived experience. A commitment to adhere to DFCC's obligation to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About The Role Commitment

DFCC directors serve on staggered two-year terms, (renewable).  Board members are expected to attend and participate fully in monthly meetings and be asked to serve on one or more committees.  Meetings are currently virtual but may be hybrid or occasionally fully in-person in the future.

Other attributes which are not mandatory but would be an asset include::

  • Be a resident of Durham Region 

  • Governance experience (i.e., having served on other boards)

  • French language proficiency

  • Background in social services, law, finance, business, marketing and/or fundraising

  • Be able to build consensus and constructively contribute to meetings and deliberations of the board. 

All offers will be subject to a criminal record check satisfactory to DFCC..

Please submit CV to info@durhamfcc.com    Attention: Executive Director Debbie Miles-Senior