Board Member - Fundraising

About Us
The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada (CGFC) is a dedicated non-profit charitable organization committed to reducing financial barriers for programs that support grieving children and their families. We provide funding to registered charities to help develop and/or expand community-based services that address childhood grief. In addition to funding programs, we work to raise public awareness about the impact of grief on children and youth, advocating for better support systems and ensuring no child has to navigate loss alone.

Board Member Responsibilities
Board Members are actively involved in mission-based leadership and organizational oversight. Responsibilities may include:

Leadership, Governance & Oversight
– Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee (President, Chair and Treasurer).
– Review and provide input on strategic direction, board performance, and organizational outcomes.
– Approve the annual budget, financial reports, and major organizational decisions.
– Assist in recruiting new Board Members to strengthen board capacity and diversity.
– Review board-defined outcomes and impact metrics, regularly assess performance against those benchmarks, and prepare for meetings by reviewing agendas and supporting materials.
– Ensure board resolutions are implemented and monitored.
– Represent CGFC publicly and act as an ambassador for the organization.
– Support CGFC’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Committee Participation
– Actively serve on at least one committee (e.g., Grants, Governance, Fundraising).
– Attend and contribute to regular committee meetings throughout the year.

Fundraising & Philanthropy
– Support fundraising efforts by identifying new opportunities, sharing your network, and participating in donor outreach or events.

Board Term and Commitment
– Board Members serve a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal for an additional term.
– Attend approximately 10 board meetings per year (virtually).
– Participate regularly in committee work and board-related initiatives outside scheduled meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile
We welcome applicants from across Canada. Ideal candidates will bring:

– Leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector.
– A strong commitment to CGFC’s mission and an understanding of children’s grief, ideally through lived or professional experience.
– Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
– Integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of grieving children and their families.
– Experience building and stewarding donor relationships.
– Experience securing sponsorships, partnerships, or corporate support.
– Knowledge of fundraising strategy, campaign development, or revenue growth planning.
– Confidence participating in donor outreach, networking, and representing the organization externally.
– A strong personal and/or professional network that could support CGFC’s fundraising growth (considered an asset).

At the Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada, we are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We value lived experience, different perspectives, and inclusive leadership. Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about our mission and eager to contribute.

This is a volunteer position. Board Members serve without remuneration, though CGFC reimburses pre-approved travel and accommodation expenses related to board duties.