Board Member, Finance – Volunteer Position

About the Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation

The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation (the Foundation) was founded by Herb Carnegie, a world-class professional hockey player who was denied the opportunity to play in the NHL due to racial discrimination. In response, he created the Future Aces Foundation in 1987 to inspire and empower youth in his hometown of Toronto. Since then, our programs have reached over 100,000 students across Ontario, offering motivational presentations, workshops, and scholarships for students who demonstrate leadership and community service. Our mission is to inspire and empower youth to positively impact society and reach their full potential.

Our Board

The Board consists of 12 Board members.

A Board Member has three core responsibilities:

Fiduciary responsibility: Legal responsibilities of the Board in guiding the Foundation

Strategic responsibility: Decisions about the use of resources, programs and services

Generative responsibility: Development of new ideas in line with the core values

Board Type

Our Board is a Working Board. Compared to a Governing Board, a Working Board of Directors is an active and engaged governing body that not only provides oversight and strategic recommendations for a Foundation but also plays a hands-on role in its operations. Board Members often contribute their expertise, resources and time to directly support key initiatives, engage with staff, facilitate funding opportunities and help implement decisions.

Overview

About the Volunteer Opportunity:

We are seeking a candidate to join our Board of Directors as a Finance member. This unpaid volunteer role is for someone who will bring their passion for Finance to support moving this great initiative forward. This is an exciting time for the Foundation and by extension, new Board Member, as the recently finalized Strategic Plan will guide future growth, purpose, and mission. The plan aims to reimagine education delivery, enhance operations, and drive greater value to the youth and communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Treasurer and share your guidance on the financial plan.

Supporting the Treasurer with financial duties.

Collaborate with Board and staff to set and monitor financial goals.

What We’re Looking For

5 years of Finance experience minimum.

Passion for and understanding of Finance.

Experience with planning and fundraising.

Experience reading and understanding Financial Statements.

Experience with analytics and budgets.

Previous Board experience and CFRE certification are assets.

Commitment

Approx. 10 hours/month

Attend monthly Board and Committee meetings (virtual or in-person)

One-year term, renewable

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a brief statement of interest outlining their relevant experience and passion for the Foundation’s mission. Applications can be sent to info@futureaces.org with the subject line Board Member - Finance Application.

The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and equity-seeking communities. Please advise if you require any accommodation to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner.

Closing: February 13th, 2026