Call for Applications – Board of Directors for the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation

Posted On Thursday September 04, 2025

The Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation was established to help ensure Durham Catholic District School Board students are able to attend school with the basic daily necessities of life by supporting the whole student in mind, body, and spirit while fostering positive learning outcomes. 

Through signature fundraising events and donor contributions, the Foundation enables a formal mechanism for coordinating charitable initiatives and raising funds to support student participation in all aspects of school life.

Vacancies - Community Representatives
Currently, the Foundation is seeking to add three community representatives to its talented group of volunteers on its Board of Directors.

Skills that would complement our current Board of Directors include, but not limited to:

  • Board Governance
  • Fundraising or Non-Profit/Marketing
  • Education Industry
  • Human Resources/Talent Management
  • Legal
  • Risk Management/Insurance
  • Strategic Planning

Commitments and duties of Board members include (currently under review):

  • Serve a 3-year term (with potential for subsequent renewals)
  • Monthly time commitment – less than 2-3 hours (approximately)
  • Attend Board Meetings – 4-5 per year
  • Be prepared for, actively participate, and attend board meetings
  • Contribute and assist in the success of fundraising events and grants
  • Promote the work of the Foundation and support its public outreach efforts within the community

Applications
Interested individuals are invited to apply to Marie Hammond, Resource to the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation at info@durhamcatholicfoundation.ca by Friday, September 26, 2025.

The application package should include the following:

  • A letter indicating their interest in the position of Community Representative on the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation; and
  • A curriculum vitae outlining relevant personal and professional experience.

To qualify, interested individuals:

  • Must show proof that they are a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age – and resides within the jurisdiction of the Durham Catholic District School Board; and
  • Shall not be an employee, trustee, or immediate family member of an employee or trustee of the Durham Catholic District School Board.

Applicants considered will be invited to attend a panel interview.

The Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all applicants are considered and feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Candice Cavalier, Candice.cavalier@dcdsb.ca prior to the closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.