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Appendix 1 to W.B.R.1017
January 2016
Background information: Our Chalet Foundation
Our Chalet Foundation is the legal entity that looks after the management of the buildings and the land where Our Chalet World Centre is located in Switzerland. The Foundation works closely with the Centre Manager and WAGGGS. Together they want to ensure that Our Chalet and all the buildings will continue to serve girls and young women for many years to come, inspiring them to greatness and helping them to develop as responsible citizens of the world. In doing so, the Foundation maintains the lasting legacy and vision of Helen Storrow who donated Our Chalet as an international centre for girls in 1932.
The Foundation was set up in September 1996 in accordance to Swiss law. The Board of Trustees of Our Chalet Foundation is made up of representatives from various groups including the World Board of WAGGGS, the Europe Committee of WAGGGS, Mouvement Scout de Suisse (PBS - the Swiss Guides & Scouts), the Foundation for Swiss Scout Houses and representatives appointed from other groups like Adelboden Tourism, the Adelboden Community and the World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scout Inc. Each has the right to one seat on the Board. They are free to appoint their representatives.
The Board of Trustees of Our Chalet Foundation is the decision making body of the Foundation.
Role Summary
Members are appointed for a three year term and can serve a maximum of nine years. The Board of Trustees elects the chairperson and the Board has to have a Swiss majority. The Trustees meet annually in March (or upon the request of the Executive Board) and the Executive Board meets by conference call 5 – 6 times during the year including one meeting at Our Chalet during summer / autumn. The meetings are run in English.
The Board of Trustees seeks to promote the Foundation’s purpose through all appropriate means.
Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees:
· Elects the Foundation Executive Board from the members of the Board of Trustees,
· Elects the Chair of the Board of Trustees who is also the Chair of the Executive Board
· Elects an auditor
· Approves the annual financial statement
· Decides upon the proposals submitted by the Executive Board
Specific responsibilities for this Trustee’s position:
· Responsible for creating new possibilities of partnerships with individuals, other organizations or agencies
· Able to critically engage with open calls or information/research about potential donors.
· Able to take the lead in developing a strategic fundraising plan for the Our Chalet Foundation.
Volunteer Requirements
· Be a member of a Girl Guide or Girl Scout organization, and have knowledge of Girl Guiding / Girl Scouting in Europe.
· Have proven professional or volunteer experience in fundraising;
· Have skills/experience in income generation;
· Have a good knowledge and understanding of WAGGGS;
· Be committed to supporting WAGGGS;
· Be able to communicate effectively and to easily establish relationships with people;
· Be available to commit the time to attend Board meetings and preparing for meetings;
· Be able to write project proposals in a professional and engaging way;
· Be ready to dedicate time to ensure that a project can begin;
· Working knowledge of English is required; understanding of German an advantage.
Desirable
· Board / committee experience
· Experience/knowledge of fundraising in Switzerland would be a definite advantage;
· A knowledge of Swiss foundations
· Residential facility/property management
Volunteer Benefits
· Have fun and gain experience representing Girl Guiding / Girl Scouting at global level and bring added value to World Centres.
· Share your passion for the Movement and your skills in fundraising
· Gain new knowledge and build new relationships.
· Take new learnings back to your own Member Organization or professional roles; contribute to the future of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting around the world.
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