Governing our organization is one of the most critical roles someone can play at KIDS Initiative Inc. That is why we recruit people with a variety of skills for board positions. Board Members are expected to attend and actively participate in board meetings (8-10 per year), and occasional special meetings and planning sessions. In addition, Board Members monitor the strategic plan and annual budget, assist in fundraising events and help make decisions that guide the organization’s progress.
Education & Outreach Committee
The role of the Education & Outreach Committee is to develop, maintain, and execute on educational programs to assist in the overall learning of sustainable development within our local Manitoba schools, universities, and community groups, and to work on outreach opportunities to further spread awareness on the work of KIDS Initiative through community events, workshops, conferences, etc.
Event Planning & Fund Development Committee
The role of the Event Planning Committee is to organize and host the KIDS Initiative annual event, recruit and help coordinate 3rd party events supporting the organization, building on fundraising campaigns.
Grants Writing & Program Evaluation Committee
The role of the Grant Writing & Program Evaluation Committee is to perform research to determine potential funding sources, apply for grants, manage expectations and reporting required through funder's, as well as to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation structure and needs.
Communications & Marketing Committee
The role of the Marketing & Communications Committee is to help in marketing any/all programs and events, maintaining our organization’s brand guidelines through various platforms and documents, as well as communicating proactively to our donors, volunteers, stakeholders, programs, and the overall community.
Volunteer Committee
The role of the Volunteer Committee is to manage all volunteer information, ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most dependable individuals, and that volunteers feel valued and are correctly utilized for the fulfillment of our mission.
