Help Shape the Future of Care in Your Community by joining the Board of Directors of the Better Living Charitable Foundation
Board of Directors Opportunity
Better Living Charitable Foundation
www.mybetterliving.ca
If you believe that strong communities are built through compassion, leadership and action- and believe in empowering individuals by supporting their independence, respecting their dignity, and honouring their unique life journeys - the Better Living Charitable Foundation invites you to consider joining its Board of Directors. This is an exciting time to join Better Living as the Board plans redevelopment opportunities that will shape the future of the organization and how we provide seniors’ care and hospice services.
This is an opportunity to use your skills, voice, and influence to help sustain and grow essential care for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people affected by life-limiting illnesses – care that truly makes our community BETTER.
As part of the Better Living Family of Organizations, the Better Living Charitable Foundation is guided by a shared vision: our community will experience a BETTER quality of life.
About the Better Living Charitable Foundation:
The Better Living Charitable Foundation exists to support the charitable priorities of Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House by raising funds and stewarding philanthropic support that directly strengthens care and services across Don Mills, North York and York Region.
Since 1969, Better Living has provided compassionate, person-centred care and support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those affected by life-limiting illness.
Operating across five locations Better Living proudly delivers a range of essential services to North York, Don Mills and York Region including:
- Long-Term Care
- Community Support Services
- Hospice Palliative Care
The Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring these services remain accessible, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the people and communities we serve.
The Board Member Role:
As a Director of the Better Living Charitable Foundation, you will contribute to the organization’s governance and long-term sustainability by:
- Providing strategic direction and oversight
- Supporting fundraising and philanthropic initiatives
- Ensuring strong financial stewardship and accountability
- Acting as an ambassador for the Foundation within the community
- Upholding the mission, values, and fiduciary responsibilities of the Board.
Skills and Experience We’re Seeking:
Previous Board experience is an asset but is not required. Orientation and ongoing education are provided.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising, philanthropy, or donor relations
- Financial management or accounting
- Marketing, communications, or public relations
- Strategic planning for major capital campaigns
Most important is a commitment to community service and an interest in advancing Better Living’s charitable activities. We are actively seeking individuals who live and/or work in North York and York Region.
Time Commitment:
- Board meetings approximately every two months
- Occasional committee meetings
- Additional time for task-related actionable items (generally no more than 3 hours per month)
- Time required to attend and support Better Living Charitable Foundation events
Board participation is a volunteer role. Directors are elected to a one-year term, with the opportunity for re-election.
To learn more about the Better Living Charitable Foundation, please visit: www.mybetterliving.ca
**No artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools will be used in the screening or selection for this role.
