Join our Board of Directors

Help shape the future of safer communities

CoSA Ottawa is looking for committed community members who want to contribute their skills, experience and perspective to our mission.

Serving on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to help provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction to an organization working toward No More Victims. 

Whether your background is in finance, fundraising, governance, communications, law, human resources, community engagement or another area, your expertise can help strengthen CoSA Ottawa and support its future.

What does a Board member do?

Board members work together to provide governance and strategic leadership for CoSA Ottawa. The Board is responsible for helping ensure that the organization is well governed, financially sustainable and able to fulfill its mission.

Directors contribute by:

  • Providing strategic direction and oversight;
  • Supporting the organization’s financial sustainability;
  • Helping build community awareness and engagement;
  • Contributing skills, knowledge and professional expertise;
  • Supporting fundraising and resource development;
  • Providing oversight of organizational policies, risk and accountability; and
  • Helping ensure CoSA Ottawa remains focused on its mission and the needs of the community.

Board members are not expected to do everything themselves. Effective governance means working collectively, asking good questions, providing oversight and supporting the Program Director and staff in carrying out the organization’s strategy.

Who can serve on the Board?

All members of the CoSA Ottawa Board of Directors must be members of CoSA Ottawa.

Board candidates should:

  • Support the mission and principles of CoSA Ottawa;
  • Be willing to contribute their time, knowledge and perspective;
  • Work collaboratively with fellow Board members;
  • Act in the best interests of CoSA Ottawa; and
  • Be committed to helping build a stronger and more sustainable organization.

We welcome individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

How are Directors Selected?

Directors are nominated by themselves or by other CoSA Ottawa members and are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

In accordance with the CoSA Ottawa By-Law, a member may also be appointed to the Board between AGMs to fill a vacancy or when there is a need for specific expertise. An appointment must be ratified by the membership at the next AGM.

Directors serve two-year terms, which may be renewed up to two times, for a maximum of six consecutive years.

Nominations are welcome year-round.

To nominate yourself or another CoSA Ottawa member for the Board of Directors, please contact: admin@cosa-ottawa.ca.

Be Part of CoSA Ottawa’s Future

Strong organizations need engaged Boards.

By joining the CoSA Ottawa Board, you can bring your experience, ideas and leadership to an organization making a meaningful contribution to community safety.

If you believe in the work of CoSA Ottawa and want to help shape its future, we would love to hear from you.

No More Victims.

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