Board Members, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health

Recruiting Five (5) Board Members

Imagine a future where the most devastating consequences of mental illness can be prevented. With the need for mental health care greater than ever, the reimagined Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health (the Foundation) is growing and changing its Board of Directors to a fundraising board.

Creating a sense of hope is one of the greatest gifts we can give to people and families living with complex mental health challenges. Together, we are helping ensure people can access the compassionate, recovery-based care they need to fully participate in an inclusive and stigma-free society.

As a candidate for a Director role, you bring a strong interest in advancing a mission-driven organization with meaningful impact. In your role as an ambassador for the Foundation, you are willing to engage your network and support philanthropic initiatives that advance Ontario Shores’ strategic plan and priorities. Board Members are supported by staff with the tools and guidance needed to participate effectively in fundraising and donor engagement. While a connection to the Durham Region is an asset, a demonstrated commitment to improving mental health services beyond the Region is equally important. You are prepared to actively contribute to a fundraising-focused Board that plays a critical role in attracting and stewarding philanthropic support for the Foundation.

COMPETENCIES SOUGHT IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Foundation’s fundraising objectives, including a willingness to

actively leverage personal and professional networks to support philanthropic efforts.
• Intensely driven with a genuine connection to, and passion for, advancing mental health care and services.
• Openness of thought, diverse perspectives, and a collaborative approach to dialogue and decision-making.
• Strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Ability and commitment to contribute to meaningful community, corporate, or sector-based connections.
• Senior-level leadership experience in a corporate, nonprofit, public sector, or community setting.
• Willingness to participate in donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including personal outreach and

relationship-building.
• Commitment to include Ontario Shores Foundation in your personal giving, making a contribution that is

reflective of your individual capacity, with the expectation of 100% Board participation in giving.
• Attendance at key Foundation events
• Previous experience serving on a fundraising or governance board is considered an asset.
• A direct or indirect connection to Durham Region is considered an asset.

APPLICATION DETAILS crawfordconnect has been retained by Ontario Shores Foundation to recruit five (5) board members. Through crawfordconnect, the Foundation is inviting expressions of interest from qualified individuals in the form of a cover

https://www.ontarioshores.ca/foundation

letter and a biography or resume. You are asked to share why you are interested in serving as a Director in your cover letter. As part of the assessment and recommendation process, candidates may be invited to interviews with the Foundation Board and may be asked to participate in reference checks.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: Janice Wooster at janice@crawfordconnect.com / 416.388.4049

The deadline for applications is April 17, 2026.

To submit your application, please email your resume and cover letter to janice@crawfordconnect.com. This is an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the candidate assessment or selection process.

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• Recruiting Five (5) Board Members
• COMPETENCIES SOUGHT IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS
• APPLICATION DETAILS