Board Of Director
Join the Board of Directors!
The Caring & Sharing Exchange (C&SE) Board of Directors is a positive and committed group of individuals who help bring sustainable and dignified support to those in need in our community. We are currently recruiting new Directors who share our enthusiasm for giving back to the community.
We welcome candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Ideal candidates will bring a mix of leadership and networking skills as well as knowledge and experience with not-for-profit charities.
As a Director, you will help shape the strategic direction, policies, and overall governance for the C&SE.
The Board is currently seeking Directors who possess skills and experience in the following areas:
• Finance
• Legal
• Government Relations
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
Other valuable experience areas include governance, business management, strategic planning, project management and risk management.
Position Expectations
• Help frame the values, vision, and mission of the C&SE by assisting in formulating and establishing
strategic plans, goals, and the annual budget.
• Help establish and support a governance structure to carry out the Board’s work in overseeing, monitoring and evaluating the organization’s operations.
• Adopt programs to carry out the mission and goals.
• Attend board meetings and the Annual General Meeting of the C&SE.
• Review the C&SE governance policies and provide recommendations.
• Participate on one or more Board Committees.
• Develop a working knowledge of the C&SE procedures.
• Review board meeting minutes and other documents circulated for meetings.
• Read board meeting minutes and other documents circulated for meetings.
• Participate in and maintain friendly positive working relationships with fellow Directors.
• Adhere to the C&SE confidentiality agreement.
• Speak positively of the C&SE.
• Carry out your duties to the best of your ability and in the best interest of the C&SE.
• Commit to a 3-year term (may serve up to 3 consecutive terms).
The Board is responsible for the overall well-being of the organization. If you are committed to bettering the community through active volunteerism and are willing to invest your time in a worthwhile cause, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your resume and a letter of interest to director@caringandsharing.ca by May 31,
2026.
About Us
The Caring and Sharing Exchange (C&SE) is an Ottawa-based charity that helps local families and
individuals in need during difficult times of the year. Founded in 1915, our mission is to provide our
neighbours with relief and dignity as fairly and efficiently as possible. The backbone of the C&SE is the
Coordination Service, which eliminates duplication of service amongst 250 local organizations to ensure
equitable distribution of donor dollars in the community. In addition to the innovative Coordination
Service, the C&SE is home to the Christmas Exchange Program and Sharing in Student Success.
Required career level
- Volunteer