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Join the Rise Board of Directors - Organization: Rise

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Opportunity: Join the Rise Board of Directors
Organization: Rise
Location: Remote (Canada-wide)
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours quarterly | Ongoing

About Rise:
Rise is Canada’s only national organization focused on the intersection of mental health, addiction, and entrepreneurship. Since 2010, they have supported over 4,000 entrepreneurs and disbursed $4M+ in small business loans, empowering individuals with lived experience to build self-reliance and financial independence through entrepreneurship.

The Opportunity:
Rise is currently seeking passionate, diverse individuals from across Canada to join their Board of Directors. Board members play a vital role in shaping their strategic direction, supporting organizational growth, and championing their overall mission.
Directors may join one of three key committees:
– Finance, Audit & Risk
– Governance
– Fundraising

Ideal Candidates:
– Have experience with not-for-profit or charitable boards
– Bring financial acumen and/or impact investment knowledge
– Possess strong networks or fundraising expertise
– Are committed to mental health, inclusion, and entrepreneurship

Time Requirements:
– 4 board meetings per year (2 hours each)
– 3–4 committee meetings per year (1.5 hours each)
– Attendance at special events (Rise Gala, Holiday Marketplace, Awards)
– Occasional additional calls or working groups

Why Join:
– Help expand access to entrepreneurship for people facing barriers
– Support a bold, national growth strategy
– Be part of an inclusive, mission-driven team

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/203215298923962
Questions? Contact Rise directly for more information or visit their website at: https://www.risehelps.ca/
Details
  • Location:
  • Date:
    Flexible
  • Time:
    Flexible
  • People Required:
    1
  • Estimated Time Required:
    Ongoing
  • More information:
    https://www.risehelps.ca/
  • Response Criteria:
    Age :
    18 To 70
    Gender :
    Any
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