Board Members, Breast Cancer Canada Volunteer

Leadership Volunteer opportunity (remote – Canada)

Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) is a national organization with immense impact. The vision of ending breast cancer is one shared by many, especially those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. The organization realizes that it cannot achieve the mission alone. It needs the generous support of time, talent, and treasure from many to bring the shared vision to life. BCC gets closer to making this vision a reality through each partnership, including: breast cancer researchers; patients and families; community members; organizations; volunteers across Canada; Board members; and staff. It is through them and in them that Breast Cancer Canada finds its voice, passion, energy and momentum.

Breast Cancer Canada is searching for five (5) new board members.

As a candidate for a director role with Breast Cancer Canada, you have a keen interest in serving a cause that focuses on impact. Directors are leaders from various professions and sectors who bring an understanding of non-profit. You will be part of a governance board that helps to attract funding for the BCC mission.

COMPETENCIES SOUGHT IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE:
– Willingness to serve as philanthropic ambassadors for the organization – leveraging their relationships, credibility, and influence to help advance BCC’s fundraising and partnership efforts
– Strong financial acumen – can confidently interpret financial statements, assess organizational performance, and contribute to informed oversight of investment and risk strategies
– Experience in one of the following areas: government relations; health sciences; lawyer; technology representative
– Minimum 3 years of experience sitting on a non-profit board, with an understanding of board governance and the partnership role with a non-profit CEO
– Alignment with BCC’s values
– Strong relationships/networks

Location: National (remote, volunteer)

APPLICATION DETAILS:
crawfordconnect has been retained by the BCC to recruit board member candidates.
Through crawfordconnect, BCC is inviting expressions of interest from qualified individuals in the form of a cover letter and a biography or resume. We ask that you articulate 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 Board Recruitment Committee and may be asked to participate in reference checks.
Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity, contact Janice Wooster, Strategic Search Advisor, [email protected] / 416.388.4049.
Please email your cover letter and your biography or resume by January 30, 2026 directly to [email protected].