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Leadership • conservation • legacy
Join Our Board of Directors

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation is seeking dedicated leaders to help guide the next chapter of one of North America’s most historical conservation orgainizations.

Help Shape the Future
of a World-Renowned
Conservation Legacy

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation, a registered Canadian charity (892360462 RR 0001), is accepting applications for its Board of Directors.

For more than a century, the Foundation has stewarded the world-famous Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Kingsville, Ontario—recognized as North America’s first waterfowl sanctuary, the birthplace of the iconic Jack Miner bird band, and home to one of the world’s longest-running migratory bird banding programs.

Today, we continue Jack Miner’s work through wildlife conservation, environmental education, and the preservation of one of Canada’s most significant conservation legacies.

our mission

“To conserve the legacy of Jack Miner by offering a Sanctuary for migratory birds in a natural, educational, and heritage environment for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.”

Who We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
Fundraising & philanthropy
Donor stewardship
Nonprofit leadership
Community engagement & partnerships

We're looking for people who believe in our mission and are willing to contribute their time, expertise, and professional networks.

Why Serve?
As a Director, you’ll help:

Guide the Foundation's strategic direction

Preserve Jack Miner's internationally recognized legacy

Strengthen fundraising and long-term sustainability

Support conservation, education, and heritage initiatives

Commitment
Board members participate in regular Board and committee meetings (in person or virtually) and support fundraising, strategic planning, and community outreach.
Apply Today
If you’d like to help shape the future of one of North America’s most historic conservation organizations, we’d love to hear from you.
Complete our Application to Serve on the Board of Directors to be considered for upcoming vacancies.