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President Elect 

The incoming President Elect fully supports the President in all aspects of leading the Board and carrying out its initiatives, providing strategic leadership and direct support to the Chapter President while actively engaging in Board activities.

This includes mentoring board members, participating in nominations, shaping the chapter’s strategic plan, and staying informed on chapter affairs.

Responsibilities: 

• Attends and actively participates in monthly meetings of the Board as well as the Annual General Meeting of ICF Prairie
• ICF Global member in good standing (required)
• Previous service in a Chapter Board position (desirable)
• Capable and willing to provide time, talent and enthusiasm
• Keeping knowledgeable of the Chapter activities and affairs
• Serve on Nominations to develop a future slate of volunteers
• Participate in the Executive Committee to lead chapter strategic plan
• Serve as direct support to the Chapter President
• Attend monthly board meetings and chapter events
• Act as a coach and mentor to board members and teams
• Time commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per month

Director of Program Services

As a member of the Board, this role focuses on developing and managing the membership strategy, including recruitment, orientation, retention, and engagement.

The position involves leading the Membership Committee, collaborating with other Board members, and ensuring the membership list is accurate, while promoting the value of coaching and maintaining ethical standards within the community.

Responsibilities: 

• Attends and actively participates in monthly meetings of the Board as well as the Annual General Meeting of ICF Prairie
• Develops and manages the program strategy across both provinces
• Leads the Program committee and volunteers as well as works with the Directors of Membership and Communication, Treasurer and the Virtual Assistant to develop and promote programs and to foster engagement with chapter members and partner organizations
• Ensures the organization of chapter-sponsored events, arranges for approval and distribution of CCE’s as well as manages the associated budget and fees
• Is committed to modeling and promoting coaching as a profession, its value, and its ethical and professional standards within the community

Director of Communications

As a member of the Board, this role is responsible for leading the communication strategy to promote membership, programs, and awareness of coaching, while collaborating with Board members and partners to engage the community.

Key duties include overseeing the Communication committee, managing the website, social media, and newsletter, and upholding the ethical standards and value of coaching within the community.

Responsibilities: 

• Attends and actively participates in monthly meetings of the Board as well as the Annual General Meeting of ICF Prairie
• Develops the communication strategy to promote membership and programs as well as awareness of coaching as a profession
• Leads the Communication committee as well as works with the Directors of Membership and Program Services, the Treasurer and the Virtual Assistant to promote programs and to foster engagement with chapter members and partner organizations
• Ensures the ICF Prairie web pages are kept current and relevant
• Manages social media accounts and monthly newsletter
• Is committed to modeling and promoting coaching as a profession, its value, and its ethical and professional standards within the community

Director At Large, delivering the ICF Prairie Community Support Program

The Director at Large leads the Community Support Program (CSP), matching non-profit leaders with credentialed coaches for pro bono coaching. This role involves Board participation, program oversight, and community advocacy.

The Community Support Program requires a significant volunteer commitment from December through to February (e.g., 10-15 hours per week) but less time in other months. There are well-developed supporting documents and tools to facilitate all processes for the program, and the outgoing Director will remain involved during the transition to a new Director.

Responsibilities: 

• Is a member of the Board; attends and actively participates in monthly meetings of the Board as well as the Annual General Meeting of ICF Prairie
• In consultation with the Board, the Director at Large will lead, organize, consult, advise, share skills on the assigned project, the Community Support Program, in which non-profit organizational leaders are matched with credentialed coaches to participate in 6 hours of pro bono coaching
• Is committed to modeling and promoting coaching as a profession, its value, and its ethical and professional standards within the community

Director of Membership Services

As a member of the Board, this role focuses on developing and managing the membership strategy, including recruitment, orientation, retention, and engagement.

The position involves leading the Membership Committee, collaborating with other Board members, and ensuring the membership list is accurate, while promoting the value of coaching and maintaining ethical standards within the community.

Responsibilities: 

• Attends and actively participates in monthly meetings of the Board as well as the Annual General Meeting of ICF Prairie
• Develops and manages the membership recruitment, orientation, retainment and engagement strategy
• Leads the Membership Committee as well as works with the Directors of Program
• Services and Communication, the Treasurer and the Virtual Assistant to recruit, retain, orientate, and engage membership
• Manages the membership list and membership categories for ICF Prairie
• Reminds members to renew their annual membership
• Communicates the benefits of membership
• Is committed to modeling and promoting coaching as a profession, its value, and its ethical and professional standards within the community