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Why is volunteering important to James?

21 June, 2021
00:00 - 00:00
Canada

 


Meet the 2021 Arnold Edinborough Award Recipient

Though engaged with arts activity throughout his youth, joining SaskCulture near the end of his university studies in 2009 was James’ first introduction to working on a board and taking leadership in furthering access to arts activity on a broader scale. The rapid education that ensued sparked a passion in him for good governance, leadership and – more fundamentally – a deeper appreciation for the rich arts and cultural landscape of Saskatchewan.

2021 Arnold Edinborough Award Recipient

James Ingold

About James Ingold

Following this passion, James has since contributed to many local, provincial, and national organizations. During his tenure as Chair of SaskCulture, James contributed to lottery negotiations with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, which secured significant continued funding for provincial arts and cultural organizations and programming.

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 With the National Trust for Canada, James spearheaded a governance review to help the organization further its cause of heritage preservation. With Creative Kids Canada, James helped the young charity remove financial barriers to arts activities for children and youth. In his various roles on boards and committees, James has always sought to stimulate thought in others, foster collegiality, and build shared visions.

As a software development professional working for iQmetrix, James found a good fit in a company that seeks to create an environment where people can bring their whole selves to their work and contribute to their communities. With their support, James has facilitated community engagement through organizing sponsorships, fundraising, and volunteering. 

Saskatchewan’s long history of entrepreneurship, volunteerism, civic engagement and multiculturalism is an example that James seeks to honour and support. Though still early in his career, he has continued to grow in respect for how visionary thinking and strong strategic decisions can have a large positive impact on a community.