Work With AFIWI
Volunteer Board Member, Sponsorship, Partnerships and Grants
Position Details
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Term: Two years, renewable
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Time commitment: Approximately 3 to 10 hours per month, including monthly board meetings
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Compensation: Volunteer position
Board Relationship
Member of the Board of Directors. The Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and Treasurer serve on the Executive Committee.
Role Purpose
The Sponsorship, Partnerships and Grants Board Member helps AFIWI develop the relationships and funding needed to advance its strategic priorities. The role contributes to funding direction and oversight, with specific proposal or relationship tasks agreed according to available time and capacity.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential sponsors, grant opportunities, and partners aligned with AFIWI’s mission.
- Make introductions and help build relationships with foundations, businesses, community organizations, and public funders.
- Help maintain a funding pipeline with key deadlines and assigned leads.
- Assess major opportunities for eligibility, fit, full costs, reporting obligations, and AFIWI’s capacity to deliver.
- Contribute to proposals and partnership discussions through review, advice, writing, or presentations when agreed.
- Recommend sponsorship arrangements that protect AFIWI’s independence and community trust.
- Report significant opportunities, deadlines, and risks at monthly board meetings.
- Participate in board decisions on strategy, finances, policies, and risk.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- At least five years of relevant nonprofit sector experience in fundraising, sponsorship, partnership development, or grants.
- Experience assessing funding opportunities and developing professional relationships.
- Commitment to promoting and advancing Black communities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and digital skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptability, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a board team.
- Postsecondary education relevant to fundraising, partnerships, or grants is preferred.
Selection
AFIWI’s Nominations Committee reviews candidates and selects qualified nominees to put forward through AFIWI’s formal director selection process.
How to Apply
To apply, send your résumé, letter of interest, bio or profile to afiwiinfo [at] gmail [dot] com.