Hope Breathes Here: Join CPFF’s Board of Directors

We need you!

Are you ready to share your expertise, time, and passion to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Canadians affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)? Join us as a member of the CPFF Board of Directors and help lead Canada’s only national charitable organization dedicated to PF patient care, research, education, and advocacy.

About CPFF

The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) has earned a strong reputation for excellence across Canada and internationally. We are dedicated to supporting those living with PF, funding vital research, and raising awareness to improve care and outcomes. Visit www.cpff.ca to learn more about our work.

The CPFF Board of Directors is a volunteer governance board that provides oversight, guidance, and stewardship of efforts and resources. Our directors also play active roles in advocacy, awareness-building, fundraising, and community engagement.

Opportunity

We are recruiting new Board members to begin a 3-year term in 2026-27 who:

•         Share a passion for our cause and commitment to advancing lung health.

•         We are particularly interested in meeting candidates with expertise in fundraising or grant-writing, or

•         Those with backgrounds in human resources, finance and accounting, marketing, medical/healthcare professionals, or legal experience.

•         Represent Canada’s diversity of backgrounds and perspectives; we strongly encourage applications from equity-deserving communities.

•         Geographical diversity is an important consideration. We hope to identify candidates from Atlantic Canada, Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

•         Previous Board or leadership experience would be an asset.

Additional information to be provided before/after an introductory conversation:

Board Responsibilities & Time Commitment

As a CPFF Board member, you will:

• Prepare for and actively participate in bi-monthly virtual board meetings (approx. 6 per year).
• Join at least one Board committee and contribute to special projects.
• Advocate for CPFF as an ambassador within your networks.
• Participate in fundraising and awareness initiatives.

Estimated time commitment: ~26 hours per year, with additional time for fundraising campaigns, retreats, or special initiatives.

Governance Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the CEO’s performance
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring fiduciary and financial accountability
• Approving and monitoring programs and services
• Supporting resource development and fundraising efforts
• Evaluating the Board’s effectiveness as CPFF’s governing body

Board members serve a 3-year term, renewable up to three times.