Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members understand and demonstrate their commitment to Bridget's Bunnies' mission, vision, values, and programming to provide governance support. Board training will be provided.
We are currently recruiting for the roles of Director, Treasurer, and Secretary.
To learn more about board roles, expectations, and the application process, please review our Board Recruitment Guide.
Board Member
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To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to apply@bridgetsbunnies.ca
Message from Emma Needleman – Board Director (Term 2019-2023)
Over the course of the last 4 years, I have been proud to be a member of the Board of Directors for Bridget’s Bunnies. When Theresa first asked me to join in 2019, I jumped at the opportunity to be part of such an incredible organization.
In April 2017, my son Jonah was stillborn at 27 weeks-gestation following a complicated pregnancy. Despite being a midwife myself at the time, I felt as though I didn’t know where to turn and lacked both resources and information on where to find support. This experience rattled my foundation and left me struggling in the months and years that followed. When I learned about the comfort kits Mat and Theresa were providing in honour of their own daughter, Bridget Bell, I was moved by their generosity of spirit and ability to take their own experience of pain and use it to help others.
Since that time, Bridget’s Bunnies has grown exponentially, increasing the number of comfort kits provided to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss across our community and province. Bridget’s Bunnies has grown to include educational experiences for care providers, community events, and to forge partnerships with local Friendship Centres and hospitals across the region. Mat and Theresa work tirelessly to continue to provide inclusive comfort kits for those affected by loss and are working to ensure better care and support is available.
As a Board, we have weathered Zoom meetings, strategic planning meetings, attended professional development workshops, and have shared lots of laughter. I am so proud of Mat and Theresa and everyone on the Board for how far Bridget’s Bunnies has come. Although I am leaving my position on the Board to pursue further education, I will never be far from Bridget’s Bunnies.
Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors
Attend monthly noon Board meetings, evening AGM, and full-day planning session as required
Prepare for Board and special meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports, and other documentation; actively participate in discussions, contributing skills and knowledge
Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
Sufficient time availability for Board duties
Previous Board, Committee, or not-for-profit governance experience considered an asset
Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Docs, and online meeting tools preferred
Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Board Treasurer
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Assist with creation of budgets for Grants and Funds Development
Assist with preparation of Bridget's Bunnies Financial Report/filing to CRA - year end entries, ensure bookkeeping recorded correctly, prepare CRA reports, file reports
Ensure auditor is appointed annually and fiduciary responsibilities are met
Assist with preparation of Financial Reports for programs and events, including Bridget's Run
Understand, review, and monitor Bridget's Bunnies' financial affairs, including: annual budget; financial statements; and quarterly reports
Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors
Attend monthly noon Board meetings, evening AGM, and full-day planning session as required
Skills and Qualifications:
CPA designation or equivalent professional experience preferred
Experience in charity finance, audits, and reporting preferred or an interest in learning
Sufficient time availability for Board duties
Previous Board, Committee, or charity governance experience considered an asset
Proficiency working with Quickbooks, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), CRA’s website, and online meeting tools
Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss
Board Secretary
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Work with Board Chair to prepare meeting agendas and distribute in timely manner
Ability to prepare typed, well-organized and detailed minutes in a timely manner
Manage communication with team members; sending meeting notices and reminders
Raise the profile of Bridget's Bunnies in the community, including representing Bridget's Bunnies at community events, relevant meetings, engaging own network of contacts, and with community partners, including healthcare workers
Keep informed about community and sector issues relevant to the mission and objectives of Bridget's Bunnies
Provide direct support to strategic initiatives through the various Board committees, special projects, and ad hoc Board requests
Assist in fundraising by attending events, engaging connections, maintaining and enriching current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and illustrating gratitude to donors and sponsors
Attend monthly noon Board meetings, evening AGM, and full-day planning session as required
Ensure the organization complies with legal and financial requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with minute taking and agenda preparations
Sufficient time availability for Board duties
Previous Board, Committee, or charity governance experience considered an asset
Proficiency working with MS 365 and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), and online meeting tools
Preference for applicants with lived experience related to Bridget's Bunnies' mission
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief and/or pregnancy or infant loss