Overview
Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) builds on the strengths of Nova Scotia’s rural communities by stimulating and establishing philanthropic giving, to develop a permanent endowment and to grant funds.
RCFNS is seeking to add to the talented pool of people who govern this provincial organization and help guide its efforts in convening, fund-development and granting for rural communities in Nova Scotia.
Board and Committee Vacancies
Our Board of Directors are always seeking candidates to begin their three-year terms commencing at our next AGM. Please click “Email your expression of interest” button if you are interested in joining our next board.
Board of Directors
Directors of RCFNS meet every other month. Currently the meetings are being held via videoconference. The Board composes the senior decision-making body of the organization and operates on a governance-as-leadership model.
Key Considerations
As a Board that is representing provincial interests, RCFNS is committed to broadening the diversity of our Board of Directors. We are seeking candidates that are committed to anti-discrimination and anti-racism, and particularly encourage applications from Black people, Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, and those with varied areas of expertise and lived experiences.
We recognize that one-size-fits-one. If you want to participate but have barriers, contact us. Finding solutions to create and maintain an equitable culture is at the heart of what we do.
Priority Areas
The Board is focused on achieving the priorities of its Strategic Planning Framework. From time to time, different priority areas emerge to support key aspects of its work. This year, the Nominating Sub-committee is giving priority to the following areas:
Skills/Experience – Individuals with experience in fund development, social finance, investment, and finance skills
Sub-sectors – Individuals with current or previous experience in government
Geography – Anywhere in rural Nova Scotia
Demographic background – Individuals with a variety of lived experiences: gender, age, cultural heritage, socio-economic status, level of ability, and more.
Call for Nominations/Expressions of Interest
RCFNS invites nominations or expressions of interest, until May 30, from those wishing to serve on the Board of Directors or one of its Committees in the next calendar year. Email expression of interest or nominations to: secretary @ RCFofNS.com or click the “Email your expression of interest here” button.
If you want to participate and have concerns about barriers, contact us and we will look for solutions! It’s what we do.
Current/Past Board Member Testimonials
