Position Description

Children Believe – a faith-based, values-inspired international NGO with more than 60 years of transformational impact – is seeking exceptional Difference Makers to join its Board of Directors and help write the next chapter for vulnerable children worldwide.

This opportunity is ideal for proven leaders seeking meaningful impact who possess the strategic acumen needed to guide one of Canada's most respected international development organizations.

Why This Opportunity Matters

For more than six decades, Children Believe has been transforming lives of the world's most vulnerable children across Asia, Africa, Central and South America. Following the example of Christ by serving the poor, they serve children regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, gender identity or other status.

Their Vision:

We dream of a world where every child has a voice and the ability to achieve their full potential.

Their Mission:

Children Believe creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and injustice.

Their Values:

Results: Strategic action that transforms children's lives globally.
Respect: Championing human dignity and rights of all people.
Integrity: Actions consistently reflecting organizational values and mission. Teamwork: Harnessing diverse expertise to accomplish shared goals.
Excellence: Continual innovation delivering the highest-quality results.

Children Believe doesn't just provide aid – they empower transformation. They don't just serve children – they partner with them to change their world.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Children Believe is seeking dynamic volunteers for its governance board. As a Board Member, successful candidates will join a governance team operating at the intersection of values and strategic excellence. This is transformational leadership that demands one's best thinking and strongest commitment.

Strategic Role:

• Champion governance that honours fiduciary responsibility and meaningful impact
• Shape strategic direction that multiplies Children Believe’s global influence
• Ensure operational excellence that maximizes every donated dollar
• Provide oversight that maintains the organization’s reputation as trusted stewards

Commitment Required:

• Term: Four years of dedicated service
• Engagement: Four strategic board meetings annually plus committee participation
• Committees: Participation in one or more committee(s) – Finance, Audit & Risk; and/or Governance & HR

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience and/or expertise in any of the following areas would be an asset:

Governance:

• Visionary foresight and strategic planning
• Organizational development and transformation

Philanthropy & Partnership Excellence:

• Major gift cultivation and donor relationship management across global markets
• Corporate partnership development and strategic alliance creation
• Strategic fundraising for charitable organizations and NGOs
• Marketing innovation and revenue growth strategies

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Commitment to Diversity: Children Believe welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, actively encouraging those with lived experience understanding equity challenges, systemic racism, discrimination, and inequity. Diverse perspectives strengthen their collective wisdom and enhance their ability to serve diverse communities worldwide.

Child Protection: Successful candidates must complete Canadian criminal record clearance.

APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

The Time is Now. Children are waiting. Communities are hoping. Transformation is possible. Be a Difference Maker who will help create a future where every child can achieve their full potential.

Cause Leadership Inc. is managing this leadership search on behalf of Children Believe and selected candidates will engage with the Governance & HR Committee. Successful appointees are expected to begin board service between September and December 2025.

Interested individuals are invited to apply and upload your resume along with a compelling cover letter by July 31, 2025.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at hello@causeleadership.com so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

Please Note: The search will remain open until the successful candidates are selected. We thank all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.