Lead. Guide. Connect.

The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term vision of Edmonton Community Foundation. Board members provide oversight and governance, helping to ensure that our programs, policies, and financial stewardship align with our mission to strengthen the community by connecting donors to the causes they care about most.

Serving on the Board is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your expertise, lived experience, and leadership to one of the largest community foundations in Canada. Board members work closely with ECF’s leadership team, staff, and other volunteers to support a wide range of initiatives—from granting and community engagement to impact investing and donor relations.

Board recruitment occurs periodically, and we are always open to hearing from individuals who are passionate about building a more inclusive, connected, and resilient Edmonton.

We especially welcome expressions of interest from people with diverse backgrounds and identities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized and ethnocultural communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and those with lived experience in areas relevant to our granting priorities.

If you’re committed to community building and excited to contribute your insight at a governance level, we invite you to learn more about what it means to serve on ECF’s Board.

Help guide where community funding goes.

Are you passionate about strengthening your community? Do you have insight into local needs and a desire to support meaningful change? Edmonton Community Foundation is looking for engaged volunteers to serve on our Community Grants Sub-Committees.

Sub-committee members play a vital role in ECF’s granting process. You’ll review funding applications from local charities, provide thoughtful feedback, and help recommend how grant dollars are distributed to support a wide range of causes—everything from the arts and environment to health, education, and human services.

We aim to build diverse committees that reflect the communities we serve across the Greater Edmonton Area, including rural counties like Leduc, Parkland, Strathcona, and Sturgeon. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized and ethnocultural communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and those aged 18–35.

Candidates: 

We are seeking 2-3 new members for each sub-committee. The following qualities are considered an asset but are not required. If you’re committed to creating a community where everyone can thrive, we encourage you to apply — whether or not you meet every listed asset.  

Arts, Culture & Heritage  

• Knowledge of one or more areas of the arts such as performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and/or festival administration.  
• Knowledge of or experience working in the Arts, Culture & Heritage sector and the opportunities and challenges that organizations may face.  
• Experience working in or administering arts organizations.  

 Education & Learning  

• Knowledge of or experience working with inclusive and accessible communities.  
• Knowledge of the Education & Learning sector, including the challenges and opportunities within formal and informal learning environments.  

 Environment & Animal Welfare  

• Knowledge of or experience with biodiversity, environmental education or animal welfare.   
• Knowledge of the Environment & Animal Welfare sector, including the opportunities and challenges facing organizations doing this work.  

 Health & Wellness  

• Knowledge of or experience with nutrition, particularly as it relates to food insecurity.   
• Knowledge of the health-related challenges faced by Indigenous communities, especially barriers to accessing adequate health care.   
• Knowledge of or experience working in the Health & Wellness sector, including the systems and supports that influence physical, mental and social wellbeing.  

 Human Services  

• Knowledge of or experience with food insecurity, senior services or work with inclusive and accessible communities.  
• Familiarity with the Human Services sector, including the systems and supports that help individuals and families thrive. 

Help shape the future of youth-led projects in your community.

Are you between 13 and 24 years old and passionate about supporting meaningful change? Edmonton Community Foundation is looking for engaged young people to serve on the Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) Committee.

As a committee member, you’ll help review grant applications from youth-led initiatives and recommend how up to $75,000 in annual funding is distributed. These grants support creative projects that build stronger, more connected communities across the Greater Edmonton Area.

We’re looking for individuals who bring fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and a strong desire to make an impact. Whether you’re from Edmonton or a surrounding county like Leduc, Parkland, Strathcona, or Sturgeon—your voice matters.

What to Expect:

• 🗓️ Two meetings per year (in person or virtual)

• 📝 Review 10–20 grant applications per cycle

• 🤝 Help champion the YEG program and represent youth in philanthropy

We’re committed to building a committee that reflects the diversity of our region. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those with lived experience in underrepresented communities to apply.

Ready to help empower your peers and shape the future of youth-led change? We’d love to hear from you.

Looking to work or volunteer with ECF in another capacity?

Visit our Careers and Volunteer Portal to explore current openings.