Board of Directors Member

About Resources
For over 35 years, Resources, a well-established registered Canadian charity has provided a range of services and supports to hundreds of families with children and youth with complex needs who live in Durham Region. We are currently recruiting for 1 board member who believe in our mission and can help us continue to build our robust organization with strong support, awareness and partnership. Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone with financial acumen and experience in areas such as:

• Financial reporting and oversight
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Audit or risk management
• Strategic financial planning
• Nonprofit finance or accounting (CPA designation is an asset but not required)

You’ll be joining a diverse and skilled Board of Directors with backgrounds in education, social services, public sector leadership, communications, and more. Your financial expertise will help guide decision-making, strengthen our governance, and support long-term planning.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Volunteering 3–5 hours per month for a 3-year term
• Providing financial insight and guidance during Board discussions
• Supporting the organization’s annual budget, financial statements, and audit processes
• Participating in monthly Board meetings, typically held the fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:00–7:30 p.m. (no meetings in July, August, or December)
• Attending meetings in a hybrid format (in-person at our Ajax office or virtually)

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow into the Secretary/Treasurer role (mandatory minimum one-year service on the Board before there is an opportunity to take on the Secretary/Treasurer role).
• A committed and welcoming group of fellow Board members.
• Onboarding support, professional development, and mentorship.
• Dinner provided at in-person meetings.
• A meaningful chance to give back to your community.

Upcoming Commitments

• Annual General Meeting: September 20, 2025 — new Board terms begin