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Exciting Leadership Opportunities at Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF)
Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) is seeking dedicated individuals to join the organization in various governance roles to help shape the future of entrepreneurship support for under-served innovators and business owners across Canada.
Several positions are currently open, and IEF aims to fill them with diverse candidates from across the country. The goal is to ensure that the board of directors reflects the community it serves, bringing both lived and professional experience to the organization.
1. Board of Directors- Commitment to meet bimonthly on the last Friday of the month from 12-2pm EST
- This is a working board, focused on supporting the IEF network
- Bilingual capabilities (English/French) are an asset
- Dedication to inclusive leadership
- Understanding of entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Opportunity to serve on various committees
- Contribute to major organizational decisions
- Seeking: Accountants, lawyers, fundraising professionals
2. Committee Positions Available:
Governance & Nominations Committee- Guide board recruitment and succession planning
- Oversee CEO annual review
Community Care Committee- Looking for 4-6 committee members
- Focus on creating inclusive, safe spaces
- Create & implement restorative justice approaches
Fundraising Committee- Drive strategic fundraising initiatives
- Support sustainable growth
- Develop resource generation strategies
Audit Committee- Oversee financial oversight
- Ensure fiscal responsibility
- Monitor organizational compliance
If it’s been a while since you’ve interacted with us, here’s who we are and what we do:
Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) is a national charity dedicated to supporting founders and innovators belonging to racialized and/or equity-deserving groups as they navigate the unfair barriers of institutional, structural, and interpersonal biases.
Our mission at IEF is to support, educate, and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship among business owners who belong to racialized and/or equity deserving communities across Canada.
The communities we serve include but are not limited to:- Members of racialized communities
- Women
- Immigrants/Newcomers
- Indigenous and Métis Peoples
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Persons with disability(ies)
- Youth, to age 29
- Age 55+ new business entrepreneur
- Canadian Armed Forces Military Veterans
Next Steps
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025 @ 11:59 pm EST
Interested candidates can apply HERE
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