Board Members - Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health
About the role
Recruiting Five 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 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.
About crawfordconnect
crawfordconnect is a retained, executive search firm that places talent exclusively in the nonprofit sector. In our more than 20 years conducting senior searches, we get it right the first time. By right, we mean, we get the fit, the skills and the experience right.
Our mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits by connecting them to highly qualified, talented individuals who want to make a difference. Why are we so passionate about our mission? Everyday we are inspired by our clients and yet we still see so much opportunity for the nonprofit sector to continue to grow to support Canada’s causes. Because each of our team is a nonprofit expert we strive to lend our knowledge to helping this sector find the talent it deserves.
Our experience in the nonprofit sector is unprecedented. Our team is comprised of nonprofit experts and search strategists. Our contacts, deep fundraising industry knowledge and understanding of what it takes to succeed in nonprofit gives us credibility when speaking with the top candidates.
Because the relationships we have with our clients and candidates is the core of our business success, we use only the most senior team to conduct the research and speak personally with candidates and referrals.
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Board Members - Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health
About the role
Recruiting Five 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 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.
About crawfordconnect
crawfordconnect is a retained, executive search firm that places talent exclusively in the nonprofit sector. In our more than 20 years conducting senior searches, we get it right the first time. By right, we mean, we get the fit, the skills and the experience right.
Our mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits by connecting them to highly qualified, talented individuals who want to make a difference. Why are we so passionate about our mission? Everyday we are inspired by our clients and yet we still see so much opportunity for the nonprofit sector to continue to grow to support Canada’s causes. Because each of our team is a nonprofit expert we strive to lend our knowledge to helping this sector find the talent it deserves.
Our experience in the nonprofit sector is unprecedented. Our team is comprised of nonprofit experts and search strategists. Our contacts, deep fundraising industry knowledge and understanding of what it takes to succeed in nonprofit gives us credibility when speaking with the top candidates.
Because the relationships we have with our clients and candidates is the core of our business success, we use only the most senior team to conduct the research and speak personally with candidates and referrals.