Director, Board of Directors

Board of Directors Position – Compassion Society of Halton (CSH) - Burlington, ON

COMPASSION SOCIETY OF HALTON (CSH) is seeking applications from community-minded Halton Region residents eager to join our Board of Directors. We are interested in candidates with specific skills and experience in marketing or fundraising. We are also seeking an individual with legal expertise.

Operating from premises in Burlington (Fairview/Brant), CSH has marked its 26th Anniversary as a community service hub catering to Halton’s most vulnerable. We provide food, clothing and support (e.g. referrals to medical, legal and other services), all of which have experienced growth in demand over the past 12 months.

New Board members will play an important role in guiding the organization as demand for our services continue and have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in our community.

Beyond their expertise in marketing, fundraising, or legal matters, Board members must meet the following general expectations:

• Noting that these are unpaid, volunteer positions, Board members actively participate in scheduled Board meetings, once monthly (10 per year, plus Annual General Meeting). This typically entails 5-7 hours monthly, including reading and understanding all agenda and materials in advance of meetings, the meeting, and ancillary committee meeting time. Participation in such an ancillary committee could, for example, involve general governance, finance, building community awareness, or fund raising.
• Promote and support CSH programs, events, particularly fundraisers.
• Provide oversight of organizational policies, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in recruiting efforts for new Board members or volunteers to enhance CSH’s service capacity.
• Serve as active advocate and ambassador for CSH and fully engage in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships necessary for CSH to advance its mission.
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources.
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit CSH’s fundraising and reputational standing and influence public policy.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter outlining why they are interested in serving on the CSH Board and how they would contribute, along with their CV.

Only e-mailed CV’s including such a cover letter will be considered. These documents should be submitted to compassionsocietyhr@gmail.com not later than December 5, 2026. While CSH thanks everyone for their interest, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.