Become a Board Director
Walk With Us in Stewardship and Service
A Chance to Contribute Experience and Perspective
At the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF), strong governance is foundational to lasting impact. IPF is currently seeking dedicated, values-aligned leaders to serve on the Board of Directors.
As a national, Indigenous-led organization, the Board plays a key role in setting strategic direction, providing governance oversight, and ensuring accountability to the communities it serves across Canada. Board members support long-term planning and sound decision-making, while helping ensure Indigenous knowledge and community priorities continue to inform the work.This is an invitation to contribute leadership experience, lived perspective, and professional insight in support of Indigenous women, youth, and early-stage entrepreneurs. Board service at IPF offers an opportunity to help shape Indigenous-led economic pathways, strengthen regional representation, and support the conditions needed for businesses and communities to grow and thrive. If this resonates, the sections below outline who IPF is, what is valued in governance, the role and time commitment involved, and how to apply.
About the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation
The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation/Fondation pour la Prospérité Autochtone (IPF)
is a registered charitable organization established by the National Aboriginal
Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and Indigenous Financial Institutions.
IPF’s mission is to advance Indigenous prosperity by providing digital access,
training, mentorship, and funding to Indigenous women, youth and early-stage
entrepreneurs across Canada. As IPF enters a new phase of program delivery and
growth, strong governance is essential to ensuring accountability,
sustainability, and community alignment.Our purpose is to advance Indigenous prosperity by:
- Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities through funding, digital access, mentorship, and training
- Advancing education by developing and delivering courses, workshops, and learning programs focused on entrepreneurship, business, career pathways, and community economic development
Board Appointment and Term
Directors are elected by NACCA, the Charity's Sole Member. Directors serve annual terms,
subject to renewal by the sole member. Although directors are elected annually,
Directors are encouraged to serve on the Board for a period of three years to
six years, subject to re-election by NACCA.
