Member of the Supervisory Board

About FNO 

FNO is a social equity fund for and with people in vulnerable situations in the Netherlands. The fund’s goal is to ensure that these individuals have sustained, improved opportunities for better health, quality of life, and future prospects. Each FNO program addresses a social issue related to health. In these programs, FNO connects people and organizations and works with them to tackle these issues. The needs and experiences of the people involved are the guiding principle. Through this collaboration, they and FNO’s partners can take the necessary actions. FNO provides the knowledge, experience, network, and funding to make this possible.

Supervisory Board 

The Supervisory Board plays a crucial role in ensuring that FNO’s mission and vision are upheld. The Supervisory Board consists of five members. Board members share responsibility for overseeing the policies of the Executive Director and the general affairs of the fund. This includes both programmatic expenditures and asset management, with an investment portfolio of half a billion euros. A vacancy has arisen as one of the members has reached the maximum term of service. We are seeking a supervisor to join the Board. We place great importance on diversity and inclusion and are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to addressing the complex social issues that FNO works on.

Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees

• Proactively monitor the board’s policies and the general state of affairs within FNO.
• Providing critical and constructive advice to the board, both upon request and on its own initiative.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with governance principles.
•  Serve as a sounding board for the executive.

FNO's programs

FNO operates four programs: for and with families in vulnerable situations, people with long-term health conditions, and young adults.

Space for Spiritual Strength

• Budget: €50 million; duration: 2025–2034
• For and with: Young adults (ages 16–35)
• Goal: Young adults have every opportunity to be, become, and remain mentally healthy, supported by a sustainable system of funding and organization that makes this possible.

Impact Through Growth

• Budget: €50 million; duration: 2023–2042
• For and with: All target groups of the FNO programs
• Goal: To ensure that all people in vulnerable situations in the Netherlands can participate fully in society, to the best of their ability and according to their wishes.

Small Joys

• Budget: €8 million; duration: 2022–2028
• For and with: People with long-term health conditions
• Goal: To help people with long-term health conditions enjoy a better quality of life.

Together: Full of Promise and Healthy

• budget: €40 million, duration: 2021–2030
• For and with: Families in vulnerable situations
• Goal: To improve the health of all families in vulnerable situations.

Profile: Social Services Portfolio

As the member responsible for social affairs, you have a strong connection to the social sector. With your empathy and understanding of the people involved, you play an essential role in strategic discussions within the council.  You have an affinity for asset management. The Council plays an active role in overseeing asset management, participating in key decisions and strategic directions. Furthermore, you have a constructive critical mindset and act with integrity.

Desired background and experience

• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges faced by various target groups in the social sector.
• Experience in the social sector, for example in social services, local government, prevention, benefits agencies, and organizations that work directly with people in vulnerable situations,
• Demonstrable experience in policy development, program design, and implementation aimed at improving well-being and social inclusion.
• Experience in research is a plus.
• Diversity and inclusion in the composition of the Board are important.

Essential competencies

• Strategic Competence:The ability to see the big picture when dealing with complex issues and to make strategic decisions that support FNO’s long-term goals.
• Big-picture perspective:The ability to see how various programs and organizational objectives are interconnected.
• Communication Skills:The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Collaborative:Ability to work effectively within a team of supervisors and with the board, while maintaining an independent and critical stance.

We offer

A dynamic role as a board member at an influential social impact fund with significant societal impact, where you will collaborate with a diverse and knowledgeable team of board members. The board fosters a collegial and collaborative atmosphere, with open communication between members and the executive board. The supervisory board meets with the executive director 4–5 times a year. This position is remunerated. For more information, please visit the FNO website:www.fnozorgvoorkansen.nl.

Are you excited?

FNO is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter (both in PDF format) by April 25 at the latest viawww.colourfulpeople.nl. If you have any questions, please contact Hatice Türkmen, senior partner at Colourful People, at 06 46 08 12 32. The preliminary interviews will take place on May 1 and 6 (via an online meeting). The final interviews are scheduled for June 6.