Treasurer

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.
– Professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial management, or a related field (CPA designation considered an asset).
– Experience overseeing budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial risk management.
– Familiarity with nonprofit or charitable financial governance, including CRA compliance and regulatory requirements (preferred).
– Strong financial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into clear, strategic insights for the Board.