December, 2020

The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
Call for Applications to Board of Directors

Mission: The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is a national, chartered philanthropic institution dedicated to:

• the preservation, promotion and development of the Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage and
• the advancement of a flourishing Ukrainian community for the enrichment of Canada

by providing leadership in building and sustaining a permanent endowment fund.

Board members are leaders from the nonprofit and/or for-profit sector who are dedicated to the Shevchenko Foundation’s mission, act in a position of trust for the community, promote excellence, and commit to responsible effective governance.

Board members are active advocates and ambassadors for the Foundation and are fully engaged in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary to advance our mission. They apply their legal, financial, cultural, business, governance, and entrepreneurial skills and experience to help guide the Foundation in achieving its mission.

This is an opportunity for you to use your broad knowledge of the national Ukrainian Canadian community and play a critical role in its continued growth and development for the enrichment of Canada. Appointments to board are for three years.

The Shevchenko Foundation board embraces multiple points of view and perspectives, and is committed to equality, gender balance, and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Board of Directors, please submit a completed Board Member Application by March 1, 2021 to: Nominating Committee Chair, UCFTS, 202-952 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P4, or email bohdana@shevchenkofoundation.ca

Apply HERE, or call 1-866-524-5314.