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ROLE OVERVIEW DIRECTOR FUNDRAISING &amp;SUSTAINABILITY About us The Volunteer Well is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, compassionate society by directly connecting volunteers ("givers") with individuals in need ("receivers"). Through an innovative direct-source volunteering model, we empower individuals, strengthen families, and unite communities, —especially those facing systemic barriers such as women, seniors, new immigrants, low-income individuals, and marginalized groups. Our mission is carried out through an online digital portal (Generosity Hub), impactful inclusive programs and events, partnerships with businesses and philanthropists, and advocacy for generosity as a force for social change. By breaking down traditional barriers tosupport and promoting a culture of giving and receiving, we envision a world where kindness, justice, and humanconnection thrive. Why join us? By joining The Volunteer Well, you will:<ul><li>Be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening communities and fostering human connection.</li><li>&nbsp;Build meaningful relationships and connect with like-minded individuals.</li><li>&nbsp;Make a real impact while giving back to the community.</li><li>Enjoy a sense of fulfillment by contributing to a cause that promotes inclusivity and support for those in need.</li></ul>Role Overview The Director of Fundraising &amp; Sustainability is a governance-level board role charged with shaping and overseeing The Volunteer Well’s fundraising strategy and long-term financial stability. This Director provides high-level guidance onrevenue generation—spanning grants, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and public campaigns—while ensuring sustainable practices that support the charity’s mission. Although this is not a hands-on fundraising role, the Director leverages their network, expertise, and strategic insight to advise the Board and CEO on fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and financial resilience. Key Responsibilities Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight<ul><li>&nbsp;Lead the development and refinement of a multi-year fundraising plan that aligns with mission priorities and growth targets.</li><li>Provide the Board with regular updates on fundraising performance, emerging opportunities, and sector trends.</li><li>&nbsp;Ensure all fundraising activities comply with CRA regulations, gift-acceptance policies, and ethical standards.</li></ul>Fundraising &amp; Sustainability Support<ul><li>Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to the organization’s financial sustainability by actively supporting fundraising initiatives. Thisincludes leveraging corporate relationships, personal networks, and other channels to promote funding opportunities.</li><li>Identify and advise on new funding streams—such as grants, Canadause-related marketing, events, and online campaigns—to mitigate risk and increase financial resilience.</li><li>Recommend policies and practices for effective recognition, reporting, and retention of donors at all levels.</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Role Boundaries<ul><li>&nbsp;Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Fundraising Committee without managing day-to-day fundraising operations.</li><li>Work closely with Communications &amp; Marketing to align messaging and impact stories with fundraising goals.</li><li>&nbsp;Leverage personal and professional networks to open doors for sponsorships, in-kind support, and partnership opportunities.</li></ul>Policy &amp; Process Development<ul><li>&nbsp;Lead the creation and periodic review of gift-acceptance policies, conflict-of-interest guidelines, and donor privacy practices.</li><li>Advise on tools and systems for tracking prospects, managing pipelines, and reporting on key performance indicators.</li><li>&nbsp;Collaborate with Finance and Governance Committees to identify and mitigate financial risks related to fundraising activities.</li></ul>Time Commitment &amp; Expectations<ul><li>Term: Minimum 3-year appointment, with option for renewal upon expiry.</li><li>Monthly and Annual Commitment:&nbsp;Dedicate 6 to 8 hours per month to fundraising strategy, consultations, and advisory as well as additional strategic sessions with CEO/ teams as necessary.</li><li>Board Meeting Participation: Attend 4 out of 6 board meetings per year (virtually or in person), plus the Annual General Meeting.</li><li>Active Engagement: Provide timely strategic input on fundraising initiatives and sustainability planning without executing operational tasks.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>&nbsp;Senior-level experience in nonprofit development, with a proven track record of securing grants, major gifts, and corporate partnerships.</li><li>Ability to craft long-term fundraising plans and adapt to evolving financial landscapes.</li><li>Strong network within philanthropic, corporate, or community sectors; exceptional interpersonal and stewardship skills.</li><li>&nbsp;Deep familiarity with Canadian charitable fundraising regulations and best-practice governance.</li><li>Comfortable advising across teams and committees, and aligning fundraising with communications, programs,and finance.</li><li>Skilled at designing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to measure impact and inform decisions.</li><li>&nbsp;Demonstrated alignment with equity, diversity, and inclusion principles; lived experience or allyship with marginalized communities is an asset.</li></ul>Lived experience and Diversity Statement The Volunteer Well is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black,racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, newcomers, persons with disabilities, low-income families, and other equity-deserving groups. We recognize that lived experience is a valuable asset and will be considered where applicable to the role. &nbsp;

The Volunteer Well

DIRECTOR -FUNDRAISING & SUSTAINABILITY

This is a board-level position with a small nonprofit that is currently totally volunteer-driven.&nbsp; You will be HR for the organization. Previous incumbents have created templates for job descriptions (a senior volunteer as well as a university intern have held this position).&nbsp;The volunteer coordinator helps other board members / project leads find the people they need to move the needle on helping single senior women find compatible homemates.&nbsp;See <a href="https://swlt.ca/what-we-do/volunteering-swlt" target="_blank">https://swlt.ca/what-we-do/volunteering-swlt</a> for more information.

Senior Women Living Together

Volunteer coordinator

<h2>About Us</h2>She Builds The Future (SBTF) is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women to explore and pursue their passions in all different fields of study. SBTF provides a supportive and creative community where young girls can discover their interests, develop valuable skills, and connect with inspiring mentors and peers. Through online workshops, speaker events, volunteer opportunities, and educational content, SBTF aims to break down stereotypes, boost confidence, and help girls see themselves as future innovators, scientists, and leaders.<h2>Your Job</h2>As a social media content creator, you are required to create posts for our social media accounts. We will provide the context from various fields, and volunteers will be expected to turn them into well-arranged social media posts. Detail will be sent via email once being accepted.&nbsp;<h2>Our Departments</h2>Currently, we have: She Inspires (Women's Story), Biology (Biotechnology + Biomedical Science), Psychology, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry and more, adding in the future

She Builds The Future

Social Media Content Creator

Are you a Guelph community member who care about making health and well-being easy and accessible for your community?&nbsp;The Guelph &nbsp;CHC is looking for new board members. Visit our website to learn more and/or to apply: <a href="https://guelphchc.ca/board-recruitment/" target="_blank">https://guelphchc.ca/board-recruitment/</a>.We &nbsp;welcome people who are passionate about our community and who represent the diverse community that Guelph CHC serves.&nbsp;This includes a commitment to achieving a&nbsp;board membership that reflects the broadest range of qualifications, skills, experiences, perspectives, and the many personal identities (intersectionality) essential to advancing&nbsp;<a href="https://guelphchc.ca/our-mission/" target="_blank">GCHC's mission</a>.

Guelph Community Health Centre

Board Director

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS AT LARGELymphoma Canada&nbsp;is a Canadian charitable organization with a mission to empower patients and the lymphoma community through education, support, advocacy and research. Lymphoma Canada provides educational materials and hosts webinars and conferences on Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). We also provide patient and caregiver support, advocate on behalf of patients for timely access to new treatments, and fund Canadian research. Lymphoma Canada resources are reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Board (comprised of Canadian researchers and clinicians), Nursing Advisory Board and/or Patient &amp; Family Advisory Committee.&nbsp;<h2>Description of Position&nbsp;</h2>The Board of Directors provides leadership and support to the organization by committing to excellence in governance and organizational health.&nbsp;As a national board that conducts its affairs for all Canadians, we are looking for people from across the country in particular those from British Columbia and the East Coast, who have board experience and expertise in the specific areas of Fundraising &amp; Development and Public relations, Marketing and Communications. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;All members of the Board have a passion for volunteering and for making a difference in the lives of those touched by lymphoma.&nbsp;<h2>Responsibilities&nbsp;</h2>Directors generally meet five times a year; meetings are conducted virtually, with the possibility of one hybrid/in-person meeting in the Toronto area. Board members are also required to participate on one or more of the following standing committees: Finance &amp; Audit, Governance, HR, and/or Patient Support &amp; Research.&nbsp; Each of these individual committees also meet five times a year.&nbsp;For more information about Lymphoma Canada, the important work we do, and how you can make a difference, visit <a href="http://www.lymphomacanada.ca/" target="_blank">www.lymphoma.ca.</a>&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and recent resume, including applicable experience, to the attention of the Board Selection Committee, care of <a href="mailto:heather@lymphoma.ca." target="_blank">heather@lymphoma.ca.</a>

Lymphoma Canada

Board Directors at Large

Join Odyssey Theatre's Board of Directors – Shape the Future of Ottawa'sPremiere Outdoor Theatre!Are you interested and passionate about the arts? Looking for ways to put your networks and experience to use and contribute to the community? Want to network and meet people, apply your talents in new ways and develop skills?Odyssey Theatre is seeking a dedicated individual to join our volunteer Board of Directors in a specialized role focused on Artistic Properties Management.Odyssey Theatre is renowned for its award-winning open-air productions in beautiful Strathcona park featuring masks, movement and stunning sets and costumes.We are launching an exciting project to create Canada's first online theatre mask centre.&nbsp; This position would help advise the Theatre on creating this exciting online resource featuring our collection of over 350 original theatre masks and creating an interactive web site featuring workshops, videos and exhibits.We offer a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment and welcome people of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences as we seek to reflect the diversity of our community.This is your opportunity to play a vital role in sustaining and growing Ottawa's innovative masked theatre company and help guide into its fourth decade.What You'll Get Out of Joining<ul><li>Make a Real Impact:&nbsp;Directly influence the strategic direction and growth of a unique and cherished arts organization in Ottawa as we head into our fourth decade</li><li>Share and Grow Your Expertise:&nbsp;Apply your professional skills in a non-profit context while learning about the arts.</li><li>Collaborate and Connect:&nbsp;Work closely with a collaborative Board, and a dedicated team of volunteers, artists, the General Manager, and the Artistic Director.</li><li>Support Artistic Excellence:&nbsp;Help ensure the expansion of innovative masked theatre for Ottawa audiences.</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Background in collections, museums, galleries, cultural heritage or archives.</li><li>Interest in fundraising and donor engagement.</li><li>Strong organizational and networking skills.</li><li>Passion for the arts and community impact.</li></ul>Time Commitment:&nbsp;Approximately 6-8 hours per month, including board meetings and committee work, attending openings and fund raising events.Interested? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@odysseytheatre.ca" target="_blank">info@odysseytheatre.ca</a> with a covering letter that outlines your area of interest and what you hope to contribute, along with a resume. We will be happy to meet you in January.

Odyssey Theatre

Director, Artistic Properties Management

Join Odyssey Theatre’s Board of Directors – Shape the Future of Ottawa’s Premiere Outdoor Theatre!Are you interested and passionate about the arts? Looking for ways to put your networks and experience to use and contribute to the community? Want to network and meet people, apply your talents in new ways and develop skills?&nbsp;&nbsp;Odyssey Theatre invites passionate, community-minded leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors.&nbsp; Odyssey is renowned for its award-winning open-air productions in beautiful Strathcona park featuring masks, movement and stunning sets and costumes.We are looking for creative and dynamic people to join our Board of Directors and help Ottawa’s premiere professional summer theatre achieve its exciting artistic plans. We offer a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment and welcome people of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences as we seek to reflect the diversity of our community.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is your opportunity to play a vital role in sustaining and growing Ottawa’s extraordinary, innovative masked theatre company and help guide into its fourth decade.What You'll Get Out of Joining<ul><li>Make a Real Impact: Directly influence the strategic direction and growth of a unique and cherished arts organization in Ottawa as we head into our fourth decade</li><li>Share and Grow Your Expertise: Apply your professional skills in a non-profit context while learning about the arts.</li><li>Collaborate and Connect: Work closely with a collaborative Board, and a dedicated team of volunteers, artists, the General Manager, and the Artistic Director.</li><li>Support Artistic Excellence: Help ensure the expansion of innovative masked theatre for Ottawa audiences.</li></ul>What You Will Contribute&nbsp;Board members are essential in providing strategic oversight, ensuring good governance, raising funds, and building community connections. We are currently seeking individuals to provide expertise in the following key areas:<ul><li>Human Resources&nbsp;-&nbsp; Help hire senior staff, developing and undertaking an annual review, and ensuring our HR policies are up to date and implemented</li><li>Board Secretary – Support strong governance by helping set Board agenda, meeting minutes and documents to help the Board.</li><li>Donor Relations&nbsp;-&nbsp;Provide additional support to Odyssey’s Board to help deepen relationships and ensure satisfaction with our donors.&nbsp;</li><li>Corporate Partnerships – Provide additional support to Odyssey’s Board to build partnerships in the corporate community and raise new resources for the company’s artistic programs.</li></ul>Time Commitment: Approximately 6-8 hours per month, including board meetings and committee work, attending openings and fund raising events.Interested? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@odysseytheatre.ca" target="_blank">info@odysseytheatre.ca</a> with a covering letter that outlines your area of interest and what you hope to contribute, along with a resume. We will be happy to meet with you in January.

Board of Directors, Multiple Roles

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Vacation Island Charity

TEST POST - DO NOT APPLY

About the Organization Ottawa Childbirth Education (OCEA) is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to supporting expectant and new families have access to excellent pre and post-natal education that is founded on the philosophy of Freedom of Choice Based on a Knowledge of Alternatives.Position Summary&nbsp; The Board positions ensure the organization's financial health and accountability. This role is critical in safeguarding resources, supporting sustainable growth, and ensuring compliance with non-profit regulations. You will contribute your expertise to support effective policy development, provide organizational oversight, and community engagement, helping OCEA achieve its mission and deepen its impact&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp; Attend and actively participate in 5-6 Board meetings a year. Provide input on strategic planning, budgeting, and goal setting. Ensure organizational integrity by upholding legal and policy compliance. Help identify and mitigate strategic, financial, legal, and reputational risks. Support funding applications for specialized. Assist with evaluating the performance of executive leadership and overall organizational performance. Contribute to Board recruitment, orientation, and leadership succession planning to maintain strong governance. Champion and uphold the mission, values and vision of Ottawa Childbirth Education Association.Qualifications A strong commitment to the mission and values of OCEA. &nbsp;Background in accounting, finance, or business. Previous Board or leadership experience is an asset. Understanding of non-profit financial management. Strong integrity, attention to detail, and communication skills. Understanding of the unique experiences of maternal physical and mental health. Capacity to commit the time and energy necessary to fulfill Board duties.&nbsp; Time Commitment Approx. 2-3 hours/month (board and committee meetings, preparation)&nbsp;Term:&nbsp; 2 years (renewable)Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with culturally diverse and equity-seeking communities. Familiarity with the non-profit sector in Ontario.&nbsp; How to Apply&nbsp; Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to: <a href="mailto:birth@ottawacea.com" target="_blank">birth@ottawacea.com</a>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all board seats are filled.

Ottawa Childbirth Education Association

Board of Director

FRIENDS &amp; ADVOCATES PEEL 

Join our Board of Directors: Make a Difference in our Community! 


Friends &amp; Advocates Peel is seeking eight passionate and dedicated individuals to 
volunteer on our Board of Directors, including Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer positions. 
This is an exciting time to contribute your expertise, leadership and vision to our 
organization. 

The Board is seeking diverse representation, both in professional experience and personal 
background. We also strive for inclusivity to reflect the perspectives of the community we 
serve and who align with our values of respect, trust, leadership and diversity. 

About Us: 

Friends &amp; Advocates Peel is a not-for-profit registered charity, community-based mental 
health organization serving those aged sixteen and over who have or are experiencing 
social isolation and recovering from mental/emotional distress. We are funded by the 
Ministry of Health, through Ontario Health Central Region. We are fully accredited by the 
Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Since 1986, Friends &amp; Advocates Peel has provided 
social rehabilitation and recreation programs to the communities of Brampton, 
Mississauga, Dufferin and North Etobicoke. We are passionate about providing clients with 
opportunities to develop strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Our 
goal is for clients to achieve success in respect of the social determinants of health (a safe 
place to live, ways and means to contribute to the community, and the development and 
maintenance of positive relationships with self/family/friends) by providing skill 
development opportunities which include psycho-social support, education, training, 
social interaction and assertive life skills. 

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Board member, you will: 

Provide strategic guidance and oversight for the organization’s activities. 

Advocate for the organization’s mission and serve as an ambassador in the community. 

Assist in fundraising and donor cultivation. 

Ensure compliance with governance and financial oversight responsibilities. 


Qualifications: 

We are looking for individuals who have: 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

Professional experience in areas such as finance, legal, human resources, mental health 
and addictions, leadership, public relations, strategic planning, risk management, change 
management, healthcare system, board governance, quality &amp; safety, equity, diversity &amp; 
inclusion, technology, non-profit management, etc. 

Personal and professional integrity when dealing with diverse perspectives and ideas. 

Prior board or leadership experience. 

Board members may receive education and development opportunities as determined by 
the Board Chair and CEO. 

Time Commitment: 

Directors are expected to devote two to five hours per month for Board business and 
governance development. Board members are expected to attend eight board meetings per 
year (approximately two hours per month, excluding July, August and December). Meetings 
are virtual with one in-person Board meeting. 

Term Length: 

Three years, with up to three terms per Director 

Application Deadline: 4:30pm, May 30, 2025. 

Benefits of Serving: 

The opportunity to shape the future of an impactful organization. Networking and 
collaboration with like-minded professionals. Personal growth and fulfillment by 
contributing to a meaningful cause. 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates submit a resume and covering letter outlining qualifications and 
experience to <a href="mailto:admin@fapeel.org" target="_blank">admin@fapeel.org</a> 

For questions or more information, contact Carrie Armstrong, <a href="mailto:carmstrong@fapeel.org" target="_blank">carmstrong@fapeel.org</a>. 

<a href="mailto:admin@fapeel.org" target="_blank">mailto:admin@fapeel.org</a>

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