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Accounting - Finance
Volunteer Board Member
Accounting - Finance
#769935
Remote / WFH
St Mary's Home
Job Description
Job Summary
*This is an unpaid position*
St. Mary’s Home is seeking passionate and community-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors in Ottawa. This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of a unique organization that supports young pregnant individuals, young parents, and their children. We are currently recruiting three Ottawa-based board members, with particular interest in candidates who bring experience in land development or real estate, nonprofit governance, and fundraising.
Why join Saint Mary’s Home?
By serving on our board, you’ll contribute your expertise to a mission-driven organization that has been a cornerstone of support in our community for over 90 years. You will have the chance to make an immense impact on the 350+ families who depend on St. Mary’s Home annually! We’re looking for people from all walks of life who are ready to share their time, skills, and heart.
Responsibilities
Board members provide governance oversight, help shape strategic priorities, and support the long-term sustainability of St. Mary’s Home. Board members attend six meetings per year and commit approximately five hours per month, with additional opportunities for committee involvement depending on interest and expertise. Board members are expected to uphold strong standards of accountability, confidentiality, and ethical leadership while advancing the mission and values of the organization.
Skills and Knowledge
We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:
Non-profit governance
Fundraising & philanthropy
Finance/accounting
Legal expertise
Strategic planning
Health care, education, or social services
Strategic thinking
Understanding of land development and property consideration
Secretarial experience
Prior board experience is welcome but not required for candidates who can bring relevant expertise, professional insight, and a genuine interest in contributing to the success of St. Mary’s Home.
Schedule
Meetings bimonthly (6 times a year)
Additional opportunities for committee involvement, approximately 5 hours a month
If you’re ready to contribute to a cause that empowers young families and strengthens our community, we’d love to hear from you!
To express your interest or learn more, contact us at: michelle.macland@stmaryshome.com
Pay: $1.00 per year
Application question(s):
Do you understand that this is an unpaid volunteer board member position?
Work Location: Remote
*This is an unpaid position*
St. Mary’s Home is seeking passionate and community-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors in Ottawa. This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of a unique organization that supports young pregnant individuals, young parents, and their children. We are currently recruiting three Ottawa-based board members, with particular interest in candidates who bring experience in land development or real estate, nonprofit governance, and fundraising.
Why join Saint Mary’s Home?
By serving on our board, you’ll contribute your expertise to a mission-driven organization that has been a cornerstone of support in our community for over 90 years. You will have the chance to make an immense impact on the 350+ families who depend on St. Mary’s Home annually! We’re looking for people from all walks of life who are ready to share their time, skills, and heart.
Responsibilities
Board members provide governance oversight, help shape strategic priorities, and support the long-term sustainability of St. Mary’s Home. Board members attend six meetings per year and commit approximately five hours per month, with additional opportunities for committee involvement depending on interest and expertise. Board members are expected to uphold strong standards of accountability, confidentiality, and ethical leadership while advancing the mission and values of the organization.
Skills and Knowledge
We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:
Non-profit governance
Fundraising & philanthropy
Finance/accounting
Legal expertise
Strategic planning
Health care, education, or social services
Strategic thinking
Understanding of land development and property consideration
Secretarial experience
Prior board experience is welcome but not required for candidates who can bring relevant expertise, professional insight, and a genuine interest in contributing to the success of St. Mary’s Home.
Schedule
Meetings bimonthly (6 times a year)
Additional opportunities for committee involvement, approximately 5 hours a month
If you’re ready to contribute to a cause that empowers young families and strengthens our community, we’d love to hear from you!
To express your interest or learn more, contact us at: michelle.macland@stmaryshome.com
Pay: $1.00 per year
Application question(s):
Do you understand that this is an unpaid volunteer board member position?
Work Location: Remote
