Board of Directors Member Application Form

Ongwanada Developmental Services invites applications from community members who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. As a Board director, you will play an important governance role in supporting our mission to promote the dignity, inclusion, and quality of life of people with developmental disabilities. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who bring a commitment to ethical leadership, community service, and lived or professional experience that will strengthen our organization and the people we support.

Ongwanada’s board meets monthly from Sept. through June; preferably in-person or hybrid. Hours of commitment are minimum five hours per month. Ideal candidates would be able to attend most board meetings in-person.

Name *

First

Last

Date *

Email *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Mobile Phone *

Home Phone

Birth Date *

Gender *

Self Describe Gender

Please confirm you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and reside within the province of Ontario. *

Yes, I confirm I am a Canadian citizen and reside within the province of Ontario
No, my status is: ________________________________

My status is

Business / Work Information

Title / Profession

Compay Organization

Type of Business

Employer Email

Work Phone

Please list your past Board & Committee experiences (business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, social). List organization, role/title & years of services *

What are your current associations and/or club affiliations (include titles if possible) *

Attach a copy of your RESUME/CV and/or show your educational background below: *

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Indicate educational background if not already submitted on Resume/CV:

Please check all that apply as areas of your skills and expertise *

Please describe in details some of your greatest strengths and weaknesses *

What do you feel is essential to ensure that the Board and staff are successful in attaining the goals for this organization? *

What experiences, expertise, connections, or resources would you bring to Ongwanada? *

Please detail your interest in joining this Board *

What type of Board tasks do you prefer? *

Ongwanada Directors might take on special projects, in addition to their Board responsibilities, to assist Ongwanada in its initiatives. Please let us know if you have any specific project ideas you would like to propose. *

Have you ever been engaged in any specific fundraising efforts? If so with whom, how, and what was the amount raised? Are you comfortable playing an active role in assisting Ongwanada with fundraising efforts? *

The Ongwanada Developmental Services Board has standing committees: We encourage you to join one of the standing committees along with being on the Board. Please check if you have skills in either area. *

Audit & Finance
Governance & Nominating

of expertise either

Board members are expected to commit to the role for a minimum of a 3-year term. Will you be able to make this commitment to Ongwanada? *

Yes
No
Unsure at this point

How much time would you have to dedicate to Ongwanada per month? *

Please add any additional information you would like us to consider