The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is a registered charity and non-profit corporation which operates Fanshawe Pioneer Village, and is governed by a 13-member policy Board of Directors. We are currently recruiting to fill two upcoming vacancies on our Board - one current and one upcoming. To ensure the Board composition has the best possible decision-making environment, preference will be given to candidates that broaden the diversity of the Board, ensures representation is reflective of our community, and enables the London & Middlesex Heritage Museum to retain the competencies of vacating Board Members. We are seeking individuals who have non-profit, business, marketing, fundraising, financial, insurance, construction or architectural expertise, or those who are community leaders passionate about culture, local history, heritage preservation, education or community engagement.
Background:
Vision:
To be Where the Past is Present by sharing histories, connecting communities, expanding understanding and inspiring conversation.
Mission: The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum creates opportunities for communities to connect by remembering, sharing, and stewarding local histories. Through its collection, buildings, landscapes, and programming, the Museum brings history to life adding vibrancy to the community, deepening understanding of the past, and building a sense of belonging.
Values:
- Inclusive & Accessible:The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is a welcoming organization that embraces the diversity of our community. Our facilities and programs are affordable and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Impactful:The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum conserves and holds in public trust material culture and historical resources that interpret community life in London & Middlesex County between 1820-1920. Through our collection, buildings, and programs, the Museum provides engaging experiences of the past that are enjoyable, meaningful, inspire conversations, and broaden understanding of historic truths.
- Community & Collaborations:The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum values the participation and engagement of our community. We work to develop meaningful and reciprocal partnerships with our community, the museum, as well as culture, education and heritage sectors. The organization fosters collaboration and works with community partners to ensure many voices are included in the histories we share.
- Accountable & Sustainable:The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum operates responsibly in its management, governance, stewardship, and storytelling. It is accountable for its assets, resources provided, and decisions made, and acts with integrity and transparency to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Museum.
Board Terms/Participation
Directors are elected for a three (3) year term by the Members at a meeting of the Board, and after serving a three (3) year term, a Director may be re-elected to a second consecutive three (3) year term, with the approval of the Board.
- Board meetings are held six (6) times per year.
- Following their appointment to the Board of Directors, Directors (“Board Members”) are assigned to at least one standing or advisory committee (Administration & Finance Committee, Planning & Policy Committee, Community Engagement Committee, or Black Histories Advisory Committee) based on an approved motion of the Board. Committees typically meet 3-5 times per year.
The Role of the Board of Directors
Broadly speaking, the Board of the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum has the core responsibilities of establishing organizational Purpose (mission and mandate), ensuring Continuity (managing and implementing the affairs of the organization through the Executive Director), attaining Progress (setting and monitoring plans for the achievement of strategic directions) and, cultivating organizational Identity (support and appreciation of the museum in the community).
Specific and ongoing responsibilities of the London & Middlesex Heritage Museum Board include:
- Establishing the mission, vision and mandate
- Care of Collections & Assets
- Legal and Fiscal Responsibility
- Board Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development
- Hiring and Performance Monitoring of the Executive Director