Interested in Making an Impact with ICF Toronto Board in a New Way?
ICF Toronto has grown and is one of the top five ICF chapters globally. With this growth, there is more complexity and more demands on our volunteer Board leaders. To support the sustainability of our Board, individually and collectively, ICF Toronto is excited to introduce a new volunteer role: “Board Coach.” A Board Coach can help to enhance leadership development and foster board engagement, which is essential to the health of any organization. Engaged boards are naturally more impactful since they are inspired to devote ample time to complete their responsibilities and fulfill expectations to realize the chapter’s goals.
A Board Coach role will support the following areas of development:
- Leadership/Accountability
- Engagement
- Relationship building/Conflict resolution
- Sustainability
We are looking for five members who are willing to volunteer as Board Coaches. This will offer enough support for the entire Board (12) to participate, share the coaching responsibility, and provide diversity and choice for those interested in coaching.
It is proposed that each Board Coach will provide 1:1 coaching for 1-2 Board members, individually. This will be determined by the coach’s availability and matching process. The Coach will help interested Board members strengthen skill development and support them in achieving their goals and resolving their leadership challenges.
Qualifications:
This is a volunteer position and a non-voting member of the Board.
Candidates must have:
- Active ICF certification (ACC, PCC, or MCC)
- Leadership coaching subject matter expertise and experience
Preferred:
- Active ICF Global membership
- Active member of ICF Toronto chapter
- Past ICF Board member or has served on a not-for-profit Board
- Lived and/or emerging professional experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion
Responsibility Commitment:
- Available for ongoing 1:1 leadership coaching for 1-2 hours per month, for one year
- Each Coach will work independently and directly with their clients for scheduling and agreements
- Engagement time is April 1, 2024 to Feb. 28, 2025
- This is a one-year pilot and will be reviewed as of Feb. 28, 2025
Applications:
Please complete the application form HERE to express your interest.
The selection process will be led by Lead Coach Jane Graydon and the Board.
Applications are open until April 5, 2024.
Our selection process is guided by our EDI principles, values, and mission statement:
At ICF Toronto, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, champions equity, and promotes inclusion in all aspects of our association. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, programs, and procedures, as well as in our adherence to the core values of collaboration, equity, humanity, trust, and professional integrity.
ICF Toronto is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, every person has the right to be free from harassment and discrimination. Harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated, condoned, or ignored at ICF Toronto Chapter. If a claim of harassment or discrimination is proven, disciplinary measures will be applied, up to and including termination of membership.