Operation Eyesight Board Director; Volunteer

The Operation Eyesight Canada Board of Directors is currently seeking new volunteer board directors. Operation Eyesight is a Calgary-based international development organization working to eliminate avoidable vision loss in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The organization’s volunteer board directors are responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organization, and for maintaining key relationships with groups and individuals that affect Operation Eyesight’s ability to fulfil its mission and vision.

We invite individuals who have expertise and experience in one or more of the following: Fund Development, Governance and/or International Development. Candidates should a) have experience in the not-for-profit sector OR as a senior executive in the private sector, and b) share Operation Eyesight’s values of equity, innovation, global citizenship, compassion and excellence.

Directors are elected for a two-year term. The board meets virtually eight times per year for approximately two hours, and in-person two times per year in Calgary. Directors also participate in at least one standing committee each. We strive to foster a culture of diversity, inclusiveness and gender equity, on the Board and throughout the organization.

We are recruiting FOUR new directors. Priority consideration will be given to those who have one or more of the following:

• Previous government relations experience working for an NGO or the Government of Canada. TWO positions are open to join the Board and our Innovations & Programmes Committee.
• Experience as a volunteer or as a professional in Fund Development – Major Gifts and Grants. ONE position is open to join the Board and our Fund Development Committee.
• Experience serving on not-for-profit boards with a strong interest in governance and oversight rather than operations. ONE position is open to join the Board and our Governance & Nomination Committee.

To learn more about Operation Eyesight’s mission to prevent blindness and restore sight, visit

To apply , please contact . Your email will be forwarded to the Chair of the Governance & Nominations Committee.

Applicants should provide their contact information and a cover letter expressing their interest and what skills and experience they would bring to the Board.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.