Join the ACO Board of Directors

AUTHOR: ACO

DATE: August 30, 2022

ACO is currently seeking applications for two board member positions

NEWS DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Board Executive Committee Member

Architectural Conservancy Ontario Board of Directors comprises leaders from the not-for-profit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization's mission of encouraging the conservation and reuse of structures, districts and landscapes of architectural, historic and cultural significance. 

Serving on ACO's Board is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about strengthening leadership and governance in the not-for-profit sector.

We are looking for people with skills or experience in marketing and communications, heritage conservation and land use planning at the municipal or provincial level, and/or non-profit organizations.  We are especially interested in people from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities.

The ACO Board consists of an 11-member Executive Committee elected by ACO members at their Annual General meeting and 16 ex officio directors appointed by ACO's local branches. Board meetings are hybrid, physically based in Toronto or branch locations across Ontario with the option of online or telephone participation. 

The full board meets four times a year; Executive Committee has four additional meetings. Participation can be in person, often at our Toronto office, or virtual.

Board Executive Committee members are expected to:

• Attend eight meetings per year. They are expected to read board materials in advance of board meetings and to come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions.

• Serve on one or more committees of the board and to actively participate in committee work. Current committees include Acorn Editorial Board, Education, Policy, Government and Community Relations, Finance, Human Resources, NextGen, Ontario Place.

• Play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for ACO to achieve its mission.

• Leverage personal relationships and connections to help the development committee and staff identify and solicit potential funders, as well as directly invest in ACO's work by making a personal contribution each year.

• Responsibly represent ACO to their respective communities and to advocate for ACO's mission, programs, and services as appropriate.

Board terms last for two years and board members can serve for up to three consecutive terms.

To apply, or for more information, please contact president@acontario.ca