Shape Vancouver Foundation’s future by joining our board of directors. Our board is made up of leaders with a wide range of knowledge and experience that guides how we fulfill our mission and vision.

2024 Board Recruitment

We’re looking for new applicants to join our board and will be selecting three candidates for a three-year term.

Vancouver Foundation is accepting applications until January 31st, 2024 and we’re seeking candidates with:

  • A diversity of lived experience (specifically from Black or Indigenous communities);
  • Accounting and auditing experience (CPA qualified);
  • Institutional investment experience (CFA qualified);
  • Governance and human resources experience; or
  • Experience living in a B.C. community outside of the Lower Mainland.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of a board member and what we’re looking for in a candidate, please review the board candidate recruitment guide.


If you’re interested in joining the board of directors, please submit an expression of interest and résumé to Sarah VanderPloeg, Board Secretary, at
sarah.vanderploeg@vancouverfoundation.ca by January 31st, 2024.

We will invite shortlisted candidates for an interview on February 20th, 26th or 27th and will present recommended candidates to the board of directors in April.

Vancouver Foundation is committed to a directors recruitment process that is inclusive and representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from communities structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, accessibility needs, sexual orientation and gender expression.