Craft Ontario

Patron Members

Individual & Annual Members Campaign

In-Kind Supporters

Please note, donations that were made in 2014 are listed.

NOTE: The Donor Wall is updated each year in alignment with the publishing of our Annual Report. We make every effort to keep our Donor listings up to date and accurate. If you have any questions or notice any errors or omissions please contact Rebecca Welbourn, Head of Membership & Marketing, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 416-925-4222 ext222.

CRAFT ONTARIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

DEADLINE: Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Craft Ontario invites nominations for up to (3) vacant positions on the Board of Directors.

Craft Ontario is currently seeking candidates who are passionate about its mandate and future vision. New board members will draw on a range of experience and skills and will have an interest in contributing to the vitality and well-being of the organization. They will serve as ambassadors for the organization, must have governance experience, and offer leadership, insight, and support as members of the Board of Directors.

Craft Ontario values diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to ensure that all individuals within our community thrive by seeing themselves reflected, respected, and valued at our organization.

We welcome ALL applicants with respect to age, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious heritage, dominant language and socio-economic background. If you feel passionate about Craft Ontario’s mandate and programs, and if you are looking for a way to get involved, we encourage you to submit to this call.

Additionally, as we strive to reflect the broader community we serve, we acknowledge the need to fill gaps and complement our current Board team. At present, needs have been identified in the following areas:

1. Skills

• • Legal
  • Strategic Planning and Analysis
  • Information Technology & Security
  • Human Resources
  • Membership Management and Outreach
  • Magazine Publishing
  • Retail and Social Enterprise

2. Lived Experience

• • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour)
  • 2SLGBTQIAP (individuals who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual or two-spirited)
  • Born outside of Canada
  • Located in Northern or Southwestern Ontario
  • Persons with disabilities

Ideal attributes of contributing board members:

• • Ability to work on a team
  • Conflict management
  • Relationship-building
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Intuition and sensitivity
  • Self-reflection
  • Emotional and social awareness
  • Community-building
  • Enthusiasm for the organization

The Nominations Committee receives and reviews nominations, conducts interviews with candidates, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, which then seeks approval from the Members of the Organization at the Annual General Meeting. Positions are for a two-year term, with the ability to renew for a maximum of three terms, totaling 6 years. Board of Director terms commence following the Annual General Meeting.

The timeline is as follows:

• • March 28 – Deadline to receive nominations
  • April – Candidate interviews
  • May – Recommendation to the Board
  • June 26 – Election of recommended Directors

If you are interested in nominating yourself (or someone you know) to be a Craft Ontario Board Member, please send a current resume and letter of introduction that shares your diversity of skills, lived experience, and intentions for serving as a Craft Ontario Board Director.

Nominations can be submitted using the form below:

NOMINATION FORM

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

The 2024 Nominations Committee
Cliff Ledwos, Chair
Nersi Makki
Jeanette Romkema

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE

The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and ensures effective governance of the organization by developing and overseeing the vision, mission, strategic direction, and values of Craft Ontario; ensuring the development of, and adherence to, policies that guide staff in organizational operations; fundraising; and exercising fiduciary responsibility to ensure financial viability and sustainability.

Director Roles and Responsibilities:

• • Serve as Charitable Trustees
  • Serve in a voluntary capacity with no remuneration or profit
  • Be knowledgeable about the values, mission, programs and performance of the organization and act as an ambassador, promoting the work of the organization
  • Evaluate strategic and business plan development, progress and effectiveness
  • Actively participate in Board meetings, one strategic planning session and the Annual General Meeting
  • Oversee and participate in fund development activities, including working with staff to identify and recruit new funders, being aware of and acknowledge the organization’s key donors, participating in donor recognition and stewardship activities
  • Donate to the organization in accordance to one’s means

Board meetings take place online - nominees from throughout Ontario are welcome to apply!

Nominees must hold a current Craft Ontario membership in good standing up to and including Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Craft Ontario membership information: www.craftontario.com/membership-programs/join

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APPEL À CANDIDATURES POUR LE CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION DE CRAFT ONTARIO

ÉCHÉANCE : jeudi 28 mars 2024

Craft Ontario lance un appel à candidatures pour un maximum de (3) postes vacants au sein du conseil d’administration.

Craft Ontario est actuellement à la recherche de candidates ou candidats qui sont passionnés par son mandat et sa vision future. Les nouveaux membres du conseil d’administration s’appuieront sur un éventail d’expériences, de compétences et d’intérêts pour contribuer à la vitalité et au bien-être de l’organisation. Ils seront les ambassadeurs de l’organisation, auront une expérience de la gouvernance et offriront leur leadership, leur vision et leur soutien en tant que membres du conseil d’administration.

Craft Ontario valorise la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion. Nous cherchons à nous assurer que tous les individus au sein de notre communauté s'épanouissent en se voyant reflétés, respectés et valorisés au sein de notre organisation.

Nous accueillons TOUS les candidats en ce qui concerne l'âge, l'expression de genre, l'orientation sexuelle, la race, l'origine ethnique, l'origine nationale, l'héritage religieux, la langue dominante et le milieu socio-économique. Si vous vous sentez passionné par le mandat et les programmes de Craft Ontario, et si vous cherchez un moyen de vous impliquer, nous vous encourageons à répondre à cet appel.

De plus, alors que nous nous efforçons de refléter la communauté élargie que nous servons, nous reconnaissons la nécessité de combler les lacunes et de compléter notre torréfacteur actuel. A ce jour, un besoin a été identifié dans les domaines suivants:

1. Compétences

• • Légal
  • Planification et analyse stratégiques
  • Technologie de l'information et sécurité
  • Ressources humaines
  • Gestion des membres et sensibilisation
  • Publication de magazines
  • Commerce de détail et entreprise sociale

1. Expérience vécue

• • PANDC (personnes autochtones, noires et de couleur)
  • 2SLGBTQIAP (personnes qui s'identifient comme lesbiennes, gays, bisexuelles, transgenres, transsexuelles, queer, intersexuées, asexuelles, pansexuelles ou bispirituelles)
  • Né à l'extérieur du Canada
  • Situé dans le nord ou le sud-ouest de l’Ontario
  • Personnes handicapées

Caractéristiques idéales des membres du conseil d’administration:

• • Capacité à travailler en équipe
  • Gestion des conflits
  • Établissement de relations
  • Discrétion et confidentialité
  • Intuition et sensibilité
  • Réflexion personnelle
  • Conscience émotionnelle et sociale
  • Développement du sentiment d’appartenance
  • Enthousiasme pour l’organisation

Le comité des mises en candidature reçoit et examine les candidatures, effectue des entrevues avec les candidates et candidats, et formule des recommandations au conseil d’administration, qui demande ensuite l’approbation des membres de l’organisation lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle. Les postes sont attribués pour un mandat de deux ans, avec possibilité de renouvellement pour un maximum de trois mandats, soit un total de six ans. Les mandats des membres du conseil d’administration commencent après l’assemblée générale annuelle.

L’échéancier est le suivant:

• • 28 mars – Date limite pour recevoir les mises en candidature
  • Avril – Entrevues des candidates et candidats
  • Mai – Recommandations au conseil
  • 26 juin – Élection des nouveaux administrateurs ou administratrices

Si vous souhaitez proposer votre candidature (ou celle de quelqu’un que vous connaissez) à un poste de membre du conseil d’administration de Craft Ontario, veuillez envoyer un curriculum vitae à jour et une lettre de présentation faisant état de la diversité de vos compétences, de votre expérience vécue et de vos intentions de servir en tant que membre du conseil d’administration de Craft Ontario.

Les mises en candidature peuvent être soumises au moyen du formulaire ci-dessous:

formulaire de nomination

Nous avons hâte d’avoir de vos nouvelles!

Cordialement,

Le comité des mises en candidature 2024
Cliff Ledwos, président
Nersi Makki
Jeanette Romkema

CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION – EXIGENCES DE SERVICE

Le conseil d’administration fournit un leadership stratégique et assure une gouvernance efficace de l’organisation en élaborant et en supervisant la vision, la mission, l’orientation stratégique et les valeurs de Craft Ontario; en veillant à l’élaboration et au respect des politiques qui guident le personnel dans les opérations organisationnelles; en organisant des collectes de fonds et en exerçant une responsabilité fiduciaire pour assurer la viabilité et la durabilité financières.

Rôles et responsabilités de l’administratrice ou de l’administrateur

• • Servir en tant qu’administratrice ou administrateur d’organismes de bienfaisance.
  • Servir à titre bénévole, sans rémunération ni profit.
  • Connaître les valeurs, la mission, les programmes et le rendement de l’organisation et agir en tant qu’ambassadrice ou ambassadeur, en faisant la promotion du travail de l’organisation.
  • Évaluer l’élaboration, l’avancement et l’efficacité des plans stratégiques et commerciaux.
  • Participer activement aux réunions du conseil d’administration, à une séance de planification stratégique et à l’assemblée générale annuelle.
  • Superviser les activités de développement des fonds, et y participer, notamment en travaillant avec le personnel pour identifier et recruter de nouveaux bailleurs de fonds, en connaissant et en reconnaissant les principaux donateurs de l’organisation, en participant aux activités de reconnaissance et de gestion des donateurs.
  • Faire un don à l’organisation en fonction de ses moyens.

Les réunions du conseil d'administration ont lieu en ligne - les candidats de partout en Ontario sont invités à postuler!

Les personnes qui postulent doivent être membres en règle de Craft Ontario jusqu’au jeudi 28 mars 2024 inclus.

Renseignements sur les membres de Craft Ontario: www.craftontario.com/membership-programs/join

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Be a part of a dynamic, creative team!

Craft Ontario relies on the energy and enthusiasm of our tireless volunteers and committee members. Opportunities are available to participate in many different aspects of the organization's daily and long-term activities. Craft Ontario is a great place to develop your skills, meet your community and contribute to the support of Ontario craft. Join the Craft Ontario team today through either a Volunteer Position or by joining one of our Committees.

Craft Ontario would like to say a huge thank you to all our current volunteers. Through your talent, time and efforts you are helping to develop a strong and vibrant craft community.

New volunteers are always welcome! Please get in touch and let us know how you would like to get involved: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volunteer Opportunities

Below is a list of some of our ongoing volunteer needs. But if you have an area of expertise that you think could be of use to us that's not listed here, please get in touch! We're always interested in new ideas and new approaches.

• Attendance and visitor services at the Craft Ontario Shop and Gallery
• Fundraising event support
• Exhibition assistance: installation and Gallery maintenance
• Photographic documentation of our events and activities
• General office assistance: mailings, database entry and word processing
• Retail and visual merchandising support at the Craft Ontario Shop
• Publication support: ad sales and copy editing
• Graphic design services: web and print
• Social networking support
• Grant writing assistance
• Represent Craft Ontario at craft and industry shows 
• Be a Craft Ontario Ambassador! Bring info about Craft Ontario and our programs and services into your region or to your association/group
  
  

Patron Members

Individual & Annual Members Campaign

In-Kind Supporters

Please note, donations that were made in 2013 are listed.

NOTE: The Donor Wall is updated each year in alignment with the publishing of our Annual Report. We make every effort to keep our Donor listings up to date and accurate. If you have any questions or notice any errors or omissions please contact Rebecca Welbourn, Head of Membership & Marketing, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 416-925-4222 ext222.

JOIN IN TO HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS!

Help Craft Ontario reach our year-end $35,000 campaign target

Thanks to community support over the course of a tumultuous 2020, we have been able to navigate the impact of COVID -19, and build up Craft Ontario throughout the year with a strong committed staff, board and volunteer team. We continued to deliver on our Strategic Plan to focus our role to champion craft by supporting and promoting craft artists and their work through the strategic goals of collaboration, cultivation and connection.

We also increased our exhibition, presentation and workshop programming, offered members new opportunities through curated retail features, hosted a successful Symposium in partnership with Harbourfront, deliver our best fundraising event yet, and welcomed both new members and staff to our community.

We hope that you will join us this year with a donation as a demonstration of your belief in the impact that Craft Ontario makes as a vital connection point. Your donation will enable Craft Ontario to further grow exhibition and professional development programming; increase our ability to celebrate and discover craft through features, publications and promotion; and create opportunities to support and grow professionalism in the craft sector – to champion craft!

DONATE

All donations will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount, and once a donation is made, we will follow up with you to finalize your gift details. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Planned giving provides donors with an avenue to make larger and more impactful gifts to support Craft Ontario and its mandate. Contact Gilles Latour at 416-925-4222 ext 222 to set up an appointment to discuss.