Board Member, Treasurer

Job summary

Attend board meetings every six weeks and serve on at least one committee, such as policy and governance, fundraising, recruitment, or marketing and communications. Occasionally attend virtual volunteer meetings and training, and attend fundraising events in the board member’s geographic area.

Job details

Help Build a Stronger Support Network for Families Affected by MAID Families and friends affected by Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) often face complex emotions, difficult conversations, and a need for one-on-one, personalized support. MAID Family Support Society is a national charity that exists to ensure friends and family are supported before, during, and after a loved one’s MAID journey. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are looking for new volunteer Board Members across Canada. We are seeking people who are: Compassionate, thoughtful, and collaborative Excited to contribute their skills and ideas Passionate about strengthening support for families Whether you bring professional expertise, lived experience, nonprofit leadership, or a strong interest in our mission, your contribution can help shape the future of our organization and its impact. We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in: Finance and operations HR and employment law Nonprofit governance IT, data, and analytics We are specifically seeking a Treasurer in addition to other director roles. Our board works entirely remotely, making participation possible regardless of where you live in Canada. Board members are expected to: Attend all board meetings. We meet for two hours, once every six weeks, over Zoom. Serve on at least one of the following existing or future committees: Policy and governance; fundraising; recruitment; marketing and communications. Occasionally attend virtual national or local volunteer meetings and training. Attend fundraising events in their geographic area. Our focus is support, not advocacy. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for individuals and families navigating a loved one's MAID decision. Join us in ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

What you’ll do

Attend board meetings every six weeks and serve on at least one committee, such as policy and governance, fundraising, recruitment, or marketing and communications. Occasionally attend virtual volunteer meetings and training, and attend fundraising events in the board member’s geographic area.

Requirements

The organization seeks compassionate, thoughtful, collaborative volunteers who are interested in strengthening support for families affected by a loved one’s Medical Assistance in Dying journey. Relevant professional expertise, lived experience, nonprofit leadership, or a strong interest in the mission may be valuable; a Treasurer is specifically sought.

Listed skills

• Fundraising · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Finance
• Operations
• Human Resources
• Employment Law
• Nonprofit Governance
• Information Technology
• Data Analytics
• Fundraising
• Policy Development
• Recruitment
• Marketing
• Communications
• Collaboration
• Board Leadership

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Social Services
• Administrative