Volunteer Board Position- Business Development
2 weeks ago
Be a part of our mission
Where Ability Meets Opportunity
At EmployAbilities, it is our mission to provide specialized services to individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment by creating opportunities for skill development, education, and employment.
We envision an inclusive society where all people are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to work to their full potential.
Since 1974, we have served people with disabilities, barriers to employment, and employers, and acted as a voice of community advocacy. Experience and passion have fueled our leadership in developing programs, services, and resources that increase the economic participation and empowerment of people with disabilities and individuals with barriers to employment. Our services are not about entitlement or compromise, but inclusion and opportunity.
Volunteer Board Position
- Business Development
EmployAbilities is looking to recruit a new **volunteer** board member to serve on the board of directors to provide governance to our charitable non-profit organization moving forward. We need a business development expert who can drive revenue generation, build strategic partnerships and support our organizations expansion.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, relationship-oriented individual to play a crucial role in expanding our network of supporters and identify new revenue opportunities to help grow our impact.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Identify and pursue opportunities for funding, partnerships, sponsorships, and earned income initiatives
- Research and connect with potential corporate, community, and philanthropic partners
- Support grant proposal development and donor outreach strategies
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to align business development goals with organizational strategy
- Help develop compelling marketing and elevator pitch materials for potential partners
**Qualifications**:
- Experience in business development, fundraising, sales, or partnerships (non-profit or for-profit sector)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and self-directed approach
- Familiarity with the charitable non-profit model is an asset
- Passion for social impact and alignment with our mission and values
- Three-years prior board or committee experience in required
The board meets nine times per year for approx. 120 minutes per meeting. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every other month at 5pm at the head office in Edmonton at 402, 10909 Jasper Avenue (supper is provided). The new board members would need to be from Edmonton, have an interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and barriers in finding employment across Edmonton and North Central Alberta.
EmployAbilities have been providing employment supports for over 50 years in Alberta to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment. EmployAbilities employs 60 staff with an annual budget of approximately six million dollars. EmployAbilities is a provincial organization currently providing services and programs in ten communities in Alberta. Programs and services are focused on education, job skills and job development.
How to Apply
**The deadline for submission is October 10, 2025.**
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $1.00-$2.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB
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