Leadership Councils
Leadership Council members serve as ambassadors and advisors to Innovia Foundation throughout our 20-county region, and advocate for philanthropic investments in their local communities. Members are approved and appointed by the Innovia Foundation Board of Directors.
2022 Leadership Council New Member Applications are Open
Leadership Responsibilities
- Share knowledge of your community’s needs.
- Provide guidance to Innovia’s Community Grants Program on local grant priorities.
- Convene local leaders and community members in cooperation with Innovia staff, Board and Committee members.
- Advocate for philanthropy and assist in developing philanthropic funds.
- Meet with other Innovia Leadership Councils to foster regional understanding, discuss regional trends and issues, and report on strategic initiatives.
- Recommend future action by Innovia and the philanthropic community as a whole.
Member Qualifications
- Commitment to public service and charitable activities.
- Interest in promoting private philanthropy.
- Knowledge of the community, its nonprofit sector, and an understanding of community needs.
Time Commitment and Travel
Leadership Council members must be available to attend a minimum of two meetings per year. The spring meeting is generally a two-day Regional Leadership Meeting hosted in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene vicinity. Summer and fall meetings take place in the local Leadership Council regions. Terms are three years with a limit of two terms.
Most leadership council activities are conducted within a council member’s region with ongoing communication via email, phone, and mail. Innovia makes every attempt to focus a council member’s in-person involvement within their own community.
Read more about Innovia’s Annual Leadership Summit here.
Meet our Leadership Councils
More Information?
Leadership Council members are approved and appointed by the Innovia Foundation Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the Leadership Council in your region, please connect with our team.