Become A Board Member
Are you passionate about giving back to your local community? Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of people who need healing, support, love, dignity and respect?
The Anawim Companions Society is seeking passionate, strategic, creative leaders with strong business acumen to join our Board of Directors. As a volunteer member, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction, ensuring compliance and financial sustainability, and enhancing the community profile of Anawim House and Susan’s Place as they continue to grow and evolve.
We are currently looking for individuals with varied experience to fill three roles:
Role 1: Financial Governance and Treasurer
What this person would bring
Senior-level financial, accounting, audit, or risk management experience
Comfort reviewing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
Experience with governance-level financial oversight (board or committee level)
Ability to step into the Treasurer role
Strong judgment and a disciplined approach to financial risk
What this role is not
Not an operational finance role
Not responsible for day-to-day financial management
Nice to have
Nonprofit, public-sector, or regulated-environment experience
Familiarity with government funding or compliance environments
Role 2: Chair-Ready Governance Leader
What this person would bring
Prior experience as a Board Chair, President, Vice-President, or equivalent
Strong facilitation and meeting leadership skills
Clear understanding of governance versus operations
Ability to partner constructively with the Executive Director
Capacity to guide the Board toward a strategic, long-term focus
What this role is not
Not an operational leadership role
Not responsible for managing programs
Chair Transition and Succession Approach
Appointment to the Board under this profile is not an immediate appointment to the Chair role. The Board anticipates a 6–9 month transition period during which the individual would serve as a Director, with opportunities to observe Board culture, governance practices, and organizational context, while the Board assesses fit, leadership style, and working relationships.
At the conclusion of this transition period, and subject to mutual interest, the Board would formally consider and vote on the individual’s appointment to the Chair role in accordance with Board bylaws and governance practices. This approach supports thoughtful succession, continuity of leadership, and a strong foundation for effective Board stewardship.
Role 3: Fund Development and Major Gifts Director
What this person would bring
Experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, or major gifts strategy
Comfort supporting governance-level fundraising responsibilities
Ability to think strategically about fundraising priorities and approaches
Willingness to work alongside staff in a non-operational role
What this role is not
Not an event-planning role
Not responsible for day-to-day fundraising execution
Nice to have
Existing donor or philanthropic networks
Capital campaign or multi-year fundraising experience