Volunteer Member - Board of Directors

Job summary

Provide strategic direction and governance oversight, monitor the strategic plan, and oversee the organization’s financial health and major decisions. Represent the agency, stay informed about its operations and community networks, and support fundraising activities.

Job details

BOARD OF DIRECTORs – VOLUNTEER Catholic Family Services of Toronto (CFST) is currently recruiting two individuals to join our Board of Directors. For more than 100 years CFST has been helping people from all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds address a variety of life transitions, challenges, and losses to move towards a more fulfilling and independent future. CFST delivers professional and accessible services that strengthen the health, well-being, and safety of individuals, couples and families. CFST is a non-profit, charitable organization reflecting the Catholic values of compassion and social justice for all members of society. As a leader in the Catholic social service community, CFST works closely with the Archdiocese of Toronto and its parishes, as well as the broader community and social service sector in Toronto. If you are looking for a place to connect, share your talents, and to make a difference in the lives of many, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved! Responsibilities CFST Board members are responsible for: Providing strategic leadership to CFST by: establishing the long-term direction and vision; monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the strategic plan; overseeing the financial health of the organization; and providing business and governance oversight to inform major organizational decisions. Representing CFST with dedication and passion Keeping informed about the agency operations, programs and services, and its community networks Supporting the fundraising activities of the Agency We welcome applications from individuals who have experience and expertise in: board governance and leadership, financial management/ accounting, human resources, the non-profit sector, public, media or government relations, policy development, leadership in the areas of counselling, mental health, and violence against women programming, or community outreach. At this time, the Board is in particular need of individuals with expertise in: Financial management/accounting Financial Investment Communications Non-profit organizational leadership Previous Board experience not a mandatory requirement. While we welcome applications from individuals with lived experience related to the service areas of the agency including past clients, we do not accept applications from current CFST clients. The Commitment Board members are elected for a three-year term, and may hold the office for up to three (3) consecutive terms. During their term(s), Board members are expected to: · Attend 9 Board meetings per year · Participate on at least one of the Board standing committees · Commit to approximately 5 hours per month for meetings and preparation time How to Apply If you are interested in applying to be become a CFST Board member, please send a cover letter and a copy of your resume to bspitzer@cfstoronto.com by Monday, October 26, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Toronto. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic direction and governance oversight, monitor the strategic plan, and oversee the organization’s financial health and major decisions. Represent the agency, stay informed about its operations and community networks, and support fundraising activities.

Requirements

Applicants are welcomed for expertise in board governance, finance and accounting, human resources, non-profit leadership, public or government relations, policy, counselling, mental health, violence-against-women programming, or community outreach; financial management, investment, communications, and non-profit leadership are particular needs. Previous board experience is not required, and applicants with relevant lived experience are welcome, except current CFST clients.

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Board Governance
• Strategic Leadership
• Financial Management
• Accounting
• Financial Investment
• Communications
• Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
• Human Resources
• Policy Development
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Government Relations
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Mental Health
• Counselling

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources