Tamarack Institute Info Session 

 

Board recruitment information session

 

September 17, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET 

Description

Are you interested in joining Tamarack's Board of Directors or a committee? Attend our information session to learn more, ask questions, and get involved in ending poverty. 

Tamarack is seeking passionate and strategic individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will play a key governance role in advancing Tamarack’s mission and stewarding its long-term sustainability and impact. You will work alongside a dynamic group of leaders committed to the values of collaboration, equity, humility, and community-led change. You will provide strategic guidance, fiduciary oversight, and community leadership that support Tamarack’s long-term success. You will work closely with fellow Board members and the CEO to steward our mission and values, offering leadership to staff during a time of growth and opportunity.
 
Key Responsibilities

  •  Attend and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings and one annual retreat

  • Monitor organizational performance and progress against our strategic goals

  • Provide insight and leadership in areas such as governance, financial oversight, risk management, equity, or strategy

  • Champion Tamarack’s work in your networks and communities, including promoting the organization's purpose and identify new funding opportunities

  • Support onboarding and mentorship of new Board members

  • Serve on at least one Board committee (e.g., Finance, Governance, Resource Development, Equity and Reconciliation, etc.)

  • Ensure compliance with By-Laws and organizational policies

  • Participate in an annual Board self-evaluation and Board reports as needed

  • Ensures that new Board member orientation process is in place in partnership with Tamarack’s CEO’s and/or senior leadership

 
Board Term and Support

  • Term: 3 years

  • Volunteer position; eligible expenses associated with participation are reimbursed

  • Onboarding, mentorship, and accessibility supports provided

  • Board members are expected to attend at least four meetings per year and actively participate in Board committee work

 
Time Commitments

  • Board Meetings occur quarterly and during the day (currently 1-3 pm ET)

  • There is an annual in-person retreat

  • The 2026 retreat is scheduled for the end of April 27-May 1, 2026

  • Committee meetings usually occur and range from monthly to quarterly, based on the committee needs (online)

  • Attend Tamarack offerings (free of charge), ie, webinars, cohorts and events when available to

  • Estimated monthly hours: 4-6h. This can fluctuate based on the time of year and committee involvement. 

Learn more about becoming a member of our Board.

 

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