2024 Perry Cup Golf Tournament Success

On July 22-24, 2024, friends and family came together at the Terra Nova Golf Resort to participate in The Perry Cup Golf Tournament, a biannual event held to celebrate the life and legacy of Guy Perry. The event raised over $1,600 in support of the Guy Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to a meritorious graduating student at Pearson Academy in New-Wes-Valley. This year’s event also paid special tribute to the memory of Derrick Bragg, a dear friend who also dedicated his life to community and public service.

Learn more about how CFNL can support your generosity with the Giving Guide

Community Fund Spotlight: Connections for Newcomer Youth

CFNL’s Community Fund is a dynamic response to our province’s pressing needs. Decisions are steered by dedicated volunteers from across Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether bolstering health, invigorating arts and culture, or increasing community connection, your contribution is more than a donation—it’s a strategic investment that empowers CFNL and our partners to seize opportunities and address pressing challenges.
 
In 2024, the Community Fund granted $22,125 to Sharing Our Cultures for their Newcomer Youth Summer Program. The purpose of this Program was to assist newcomer youth residing in St. John’s in creating a sense of belonging in the community by making new friends, learning about local resources, and visiting historical and heritage sites. 17 youth participated in sessions and trips over the summer, including nine field trips to places like Salmonier Nature Park and the Brigus Blueberry Festival, workshops on mental health, anti-racism and financial literacy and opportunities for personal growth and expression with craft and art creation sessions.  You can see the positive difference the program made here in this video. 
 
You can donate to the Community Fund here or learn more about setting up a fund in your or a loved one’s name that supports the Community Fund here. Your generosity ensures programs like Sharing Our Cultures’ Newcomer Youth Summer Program continue to increase community care and belonging in the province. 

Investing in Movement for NL Communities

CFNL is excited to participate in this year’s Kia Communities in Motion. With a commitment to fostering inclusivity and innovation, Kia Communities in Motion continues to empower communities nationwide. In partnership with Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), Kia Communities in Motion is a grassroots initiative that supports local projects that are building inclusive communities through innovative programming that encourages movement. Learn more about the program here

Each year, five community foundations from across the country are selected to utilize their deep understanding of community needs to guide granting for the program. This year, two projects were funded with $22,125 each in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Mokami Status of Women Council & End Sexual Violence NL: Fireweed Counselling Collective—This project aims to fulfill the dream of creating a more supportive environment for gender-based violence survivors in Labrador by providing specialized training and support to mental health practitioners. The project is grounded in the collaborative ethos of the Labrador Cares Coalition, where collective care serves as the creative backbone.

Trans Support NL: TransEmpowerNL: Advocacy Collective—Through skill-building workshops, networking events, and grants for local initiatives, the project aims to empower trans and gender-diverse participants, fostering community connections and equipping them to confidently self-advocate.

2024 CFNL Board Call for Nominations

 

CFNL is recruiting members to join its board of directors. 

New members have an exciting opportunity to shape an organization with national relevance while grounding it in the beauty and strengths of the people who call Newfoundland and Labrador home and the place that’s given us all so much. 

Sharing Your Gifts

Our Board works as a team, and each member has different experiences and skills. We are looking for the following to add to the existing board’s strengths. 

  • Experience/knowledge with legal and regulatory matters concerning not-for-profit corporations and charitable foundations.
  • Lived experience not already represented at the Board table, especially individuals who live outside the Northeast Avalon and/or identify as being part of an equity-deserving community, such as racialized or Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities and immigrants to the province. 

All Board members should have the following:

  • 5-10 hours per month to dedicate to CFNL work over a 3-year term
  • A commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in their personal and professional lives. 

 

NOTE: Applications from people living anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador or who live outside the province and have strong connections to NL are welcome. Meetings are conducted remotely or in a hybrid format. 

Share Your Interest By April 19, 2024

We ask all applicants to answer these questions as part of their expression of interest:

  1. Why are you interested in CFNL’s mission and its work? 
  2. Tell us what skills and experience you can contribute to the Board. See above for a list of current priority skillsets and backgrounds. 
  3. How do you commit to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion? 

Submit your expression of interest by April 19, 2024. You can use any of the following formats

  • 1-2 page letter – submit to info@cfnl.ca
  • 5-10 minute video recording – submit to info@cfnl.ca as an attachment or link.
  • A recorded conversation with the Executive Director by phone or zoom (approximately 20 minutes) – contact Nicole Dawe at ndawe@cfnl.ca or (709) 221-1030 or book a time here before April 19. 
  • Optional – Submit a resume or CV. 

Selected applicants will be notified within six weeks of the deadline and brought forward as a slate of nominations at CFNL’s AGM in late May or early June. 

About The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s (CFNL) vision is thriving Newfoundland and Labrador communities where everyone belongs. We support this by stewarding funds and connecting diverse people, ideas and resources.  

Established in 2001, CFNL stewards more than $2 million in philanthropic investment for the benefit of the province, has facilitated granting of over $4 million since 2017 and leads community knowledge initiatives like NL Vital Signs. We’re part of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), the national network for Canada’s 200+ community foundations that, combined, stewards $7 billion in resources and reaches 90 percent of the country’s geography.

Our work takes place in three areas:

  1. Donor Services – stewarding funds on behalf of donors and charities. 
  2. Granting – Making grants from funds stewarded by CFNL and through granting partnerships as part of the Community Foundations of Canada network. 
  3. Community Leadership – Connecting diverse people, ideas and resources through initiatives like NL Vital Signs and participating in a wide array of local, regional and national conversations about the community sector and philanthropy.  

2023 Giving Season Ideas

 

It’s the Giving Season. For many of us, we give and receive so much at this time of year as we move through many holiday celebrations.  

We’re excited to highlight the way many community organizations are inviting you to get involved in Giving Back this holiday season. We’ll keep adding to this list. Reach out to us at info@cfnl.ca if you would like us to add your initiative.  

For more inspiration, listen to a recent episode of CBC NL’s The Signal to hear Adam Walsh and guests Tammy Davis (Giving Tuesday), Heather Spratt (Dollar A Day Foundation), and Jodi Richard (Bridges to Hope) talk about many ideas of how to give back at this time of year. 

Giving Tuesday (November 28) Events & Initiatives

November 28, 2023, is Giving Tuesday. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is an opportunity to focus on giving back rather than getting. 

Many charities have special matching or other initiatives happening on Giving Tuesday; make sure you check in on your favourites or visit NL Gives. We wanted to highlight the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation and Quadrangle NL, two of the NL Gives charities participating in this local Giving Tuesday initiative. 

For those in St. John’s, Stella’s Circle is hosting their annual Light Up Hope event on November 28 in the evening and matching donations received on Giving Tuesday. 

If you have young readers in your life, get one of SucSeed’s Sustainable Superhero books; if you purchase between November 24 and December 1, a book will be donated to Ronald McDonald House NL. 

 

1) Community Clothing  – This holiday season, you can purchase an All I Want for Christmas is Housing for Everyone sweater or get your gifts wrapped by Make Waves Collective on December 17 at The Annex in Mount Pearl, with a portion of the profits from both going to unhoused individuals living at Tent City in St. John’s. 

 

 

2) CanadaHelps Gift Cards  – Many people like to give gift cards at this time of year. CanadaHelps has you covered with gift cards that allow the recipient to make a donation to any charity in Canada. Also great for birthdays and other celebrations. 🙂

3) Creative Gifts for Everyone – Check out Business and Arts NL’s annual holiday gift giving guide to find 250 local and unique gifts created by 89 creatives from across the province. 

From Legacy to Opportunity – Furlong Family Scholarships

Investing in Promise at Corner Brook Regional High School

Nestled on Newfoundland’s picturesque west coast, Corner Brook Regional High School is now home to the Furlong Family Scholarships. This initiative, fueled by a generous gift of life insurance from Kathryn Furlong to the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, aims to recognize and support promising young students in their educational pursuits. 

Kathryn Furlong, a dedicated former City Clerk and lifelong Corner Brook resident, established the scholarships in memory of her parents, James and Nonie Furlong, who believed deeply in the transformative power of education. Kathryn’s life, filled with achievement and community service, exemplifies the values and support instilled in her by her parents. Her legacy continues to shape future generations through these scholarships. 

Each year, two deserving graduates from Corner Brook Regional High School are awarded $2,000, signifying a vital step in their academic journey. Initiated in June 2023, the Furlong Family Scholarships have provided financial relief to two students. Students also have the opportunity to receive a second $2,000 scholarship in their second year of post-secondary education. 

Recognizing Potential 

Victoria Byrne, one of the school’s guidance counsellors, plays a crucial role in connecting students to such opportunities. She remarks on the significance of the scholarships, particularly for a school with a large and diverse student body, emphasizing how they allow the school to “step outside a little bit” by broadening its scope of recognition. 

“Many of our students are also working hard outside of school to support their families, and they deserve to be recognized and provided with financial opportunities for post-secondary education,” Byrne articulates. 

Her insights reveal the unique impact of the Furlong Family Scholarships, resonating with students who may not always be in the spotlight yet shine in their own right. 

Maddy’s Journey 

Maddy McDowell, one of the initial recipients, is now in her first year of med-sci at Western University in London, Ontario, where she is thriving in a stimulating academic environment. The scholarship has provided her with a sense of financial security, allowing her to focus on her studies in cancer research, vaccines, and genetics. 

Maddy’s academic interests are deeply personal, stemming from her mother’s battle with cancer. “I was inspired by projects in school about cancer treatments and therapies. They impact many lives, and that steered my interest towards this field,” she reflects.

 More than financial aid, the scholarship has enriched Maddy’s university experience, connecting her with peers and clubs that share her interests and fostering her engagement in a diverse and inclusive academic community. 

A Legacy Unfolding 

The Furlong Family Scholarships, stemming from Kathryn Furlong’s generous legacy, provide more than just financial aid; they are a recognition of potential, an investment in futures yet unwritten, and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.

They underscore the importance of recognizing the diverse paths of all students, ensuring that a legacy of learning and support thrives for generations to come.

Gifts of life insurance are one of many ways to set up a fund with CFNL. In addition to the life insurance proceeds contributing to a cause of your choice, individuals can receive a tax receipt for any premiums paid. There are many creative ways to structure a gift of life insurance to match what’s important for a donor and what the community needs now and in the future.  Visit CFNL’s Giving Guide or get in touch for more information. 

Leading By Walking Around – Community Listening Tour 1.0

Below is a first-person blog post from CFNL’s Executive Director, Nicole Dawe, about her recent travels around the island of Newfoundland as part of her work for the foundation. 

Many people shared a lot of wisdom with me when I stepped into this role as Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was my first time in a role like this, and it also brought me and my family over 5,000 kilometres from Calgary back home to Newfoundland and Labrador. I’m so grateful for all of the support and kindness that was a vital part of me and my family making this big transition. 

One piece of advice that stuck with me was from a dear friend and mentor, Ken Lima-Coelho – Lead By Walking Around. Essentially, this means getting out of your office and prioritizing spending time with the people who bring things to life in your organization and community. This resonated with how I’d seen members of my family show up in the community and the stories I’d heard of CFNL’s founder and its Honorary Chair, Dr. Peter Roberts, spending time at kitchen tables in the areas he worked in. The tricky part about bringing this to life is I was now striving to steward an organization that served a province over 400,000 square kilometres in size with many communities along our 29,000 kilometres of coastline. 

Enter Community Listening Tour 1.0. 

The community listening tour would be a chance to spend time in communities across the province, getting to know the people and places in a way you just can’t over Zoom. 

In addition to struggling with the geography of this place, I have the added privilege of being a Mom to a four-year-old and a partner to my husband, too. We landed on the West Coast and the Great Northern Peninsula for the first Community Listening Tour. My partner spent his childhood and teenage years in these areas but hadn’t returned in almost two decades. This meant it would be a fulfilling trip for us as a family and him, as we knew he would have to inevitably act as the lead parent while we were on the road. This was important for all of us as we tried to find the dance between me being able to get out and about to meet with people doing magical things in communities across the province and our family’s priorities and needs. 

We set off in June for three weeks, travelling to the other side of our wonderful island. 

What I loved

This place and the people who call it home. This place is stunning. Each community has so much of its own sense of itself, and you can only really get that by being there in person. So many community folks give so much of themselves to make magic happen in their community. I learned so many things, including that West Coast lobster tastes different than the lobster from the Burin Peninsula that I usually ate. They are both amazing and have been shaped by the different places and waters they call home (what a wise lesson from Lobsters). Time spent with community folks was especially lovely if we could spend time outside or eating together (usually seafood) and sharing stories of what brought us to our work and what we’re excited or anxious about right now. 

Living, working and playing as a family. By going as a family, we got to experience these places in a different way than if I’d gone on my own. We got to experience and connect with people at playgrounds, in libraries and on beaches. I can more deeply appreciate stories, grant applications, reporting, etc., from spending time there, and I deepened or sparked relationships that will allow us to welcome more people representing more places and perspectives into CFNL’s work. I also didn’t have to feel split between spending time with my daughter and partner and doing the work I love, which is forever a tension I’m trying to balance. 

What I learned

People are holding a lot. Whether people were staff or volunteers, one thing I heard from nearly everyone is that they are anxious about how this work keeps going. Whether it’s insufficient or inconsistent financial resources or being able to support staff and volunteers to do this work in a sustainable way, a lot of community folks are being asked to hold a lot even after they held so much during the height of the pandemic. 

We need to tell fuller stories. Once you turn north from Deer Lake, you’re on the Viking Trail, the name of the highway that heads up the Great Northern Peninsula. Though Vikings are something very unique on the northernmost end of this highway, this part of our province has an immense amount of history over many millennia that doesn’t feel as prominently told as the story of these Viking visitors who only stayed for a few decades. From thousands of years of many Indigenous communities living in these areas to the substantial French presence that has shaped these communities and is still very present today, the people, place and creatures that make up this part of the province have always had an immense amount of diversity, and it would be wonderful to see this more represented in how we name things and the stories we tell ourselves and that end up in our education system. 

I’m trying to have these Community Listening Tours as an ongoing part of my work. You can expect to see me spending time in other places, and I’m always open to invites or ideas on when to visit. 

Thank you to the many people who helped to make this happen. From folks who opened up time in their schedule with me for wonderful conversation to others who spent the time to suggest who I might add to my list of connections, and especially to my family for always making space in our lives for adventures like this. 

Thank you to our fund holders in these areas and the following organizations for welcoming me into their community. 

CFNL To Support 28 Organizations Through Community Services Recovery Fund

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL) is proud to have worked with community foundations across Canada as part of the Community Services Recovery Fund. This fund is a collaboration between the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada to provide funding to Community Service Organizations, including non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies or Registered Charities located in Canada. The Community Services Recovery Fund responds to what Community Service Organizations need right now and supports organizations as they adapt to the long-term impacts of the pandemic.

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment from the Government of Canada of $400 million to help community service organizations (charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing bodies) adapt, modernize and be better equipped to improve the efficacy, accessibility and sustainability of the community services that they provide through the pandemic recovery and beyond.

This was a competitive process with over 60 applications requesting over $3 million. The following projects are being supported in Newfoundland and Labrador through CFNL with $1,243,000 investment. You can learn more about projects funded through the United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Red Cross here and here

Organization Amount Funded Project Description
Alexander Murray Hiking Trail $70,500 Develop an annual Fundraising strategy which includes budget projections with resource and timeline details.
All Saints Anglican Parish Conception Bay South $31,320 Procure and install a computerized GIS-based Cemetery Management System containing all current paper records, maps and financial data.
Baccalieu Trail SPCA Inc. $55,000 Engage a qualified consultant to provide analysis, strategy, direction, design and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy and financial sustainability plan.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland $44,875 Digital and Data Transformation to safeguard client files, maximize time spent on program delivery and allow for better connections with program alumni.
Bridges to Hope $64,350 Plan and implement a Fund Development Strategy to identify new opportunities while improving donor relations and stewardship.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) $15,000 Development of a Client Information & Management System that will improve client information intake and case management, enhance loans of hearing assistive technology, inventory control and security for remote work and streamline reports, statistical management and database management.
Clarenville Nordic Ski Club Inc. $11,854 Modernize and simplify operational processes with the aim of mitigating the effects of the loss of revenue and increased demands on volunteers.
Exploits Valley Community Coalition $60,950 Governance review for organizational resilience, a new internal and external communications plan and exploring the merger with other community support organizations.
Gander and Area SPCA Inc. $58,690 Modernize the organization by creating a brand and establishing integral communication approaches, as well as developing improved and sustainable systems for generating stable revenue.
Harbour AUTHORITY of Rose Blanche and Harbour Le cou $11,500 Digital transformation of accounting system to allow access to customer files and to enhance electronic communication and processes.
Intervale Associates Inc. $32,070 Develop a comprehensive set of policies relating to employment standards, health and the workplace environment.
Logy Bay Development Association Inc. $10,227 Purchase video conferencing equipment to allow meetings and community programs to be held virtually or in a hybrid format.
MacMorran Community Centre $11,673 Branding audit and evaluation to redefine the community’s understanding of the diverse program and service offerings that make MacMorran much more than a “community centre.”
Southern Avalon Senior Citizens Housing Assoc. $17,660 Enhance electronic communications with the purchase of video conferencing equipment and training.
Mokami Status of Women Council $82,500 Evaluate trauma-informed practices across MSWC, prioritizing staff collective care to address burnout and vicarious trauma.
Mushuau Innu First Nation $100,000 An information technology assessment and digital roadmap project will review the current technology used by the First Nation and develop a roadmap and plan to modernize the delivery of social services in the community.
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association $12,355 Equip the board room of the Association with the necessary digital infrastructure to conduct virtual and in-person meetings and events.
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra $33,000 Install an orchestra management system which will link all functional departments and groups across the organization.
Norris Arm Heritage Society $68,650 Install a POS system, update the accounting and payroll system and create an inventory control system.
Shallaway Youth Choir $44,000 Redesign of the choir’s website, with the goal of making it more user-friendly and engaging for diverse youth, parents and audiences.
Shorefast $75,000 Expand fundraising infrastructure to support a growing team of fundraisers. Focus will include prospect research, pipeline development and management, CRM capabilities and articulating funding priorities.
St. Gabriel’s Hall Inc. $77,000 Enhance the organization’s capacity to plan and host events in partnership with organizations promoting diversity, equality, and environmental stewardship.
St. John’s Minor Baseball Association $13,000 Update accounting processes to allow for more time to be spent on programming and less on administration.
St. John’s Tool Library Inc. $15,000 Affix durable anodized aluminum tags onto all “tag-friendly” tools and program them into an asset management system via myTurn.com.
St. Lawrence Anglican Church $15,000 Additional shelving, fridges and displays to meet the increased demands at its Thrift Store and Pop Up Pantry Food Bank.
The Gathering Place Inc. $100,000 Streamline, strengthen, and secure a Digital Guest Database, providing pertinent safety and programming information to Guest Support Workers and Guests while accurately capturing data.
Tuckamore Festival $39,826 Implement a digital content management strategy to develop audiences and promote our performance and education activities online.
Wonderbolt Productions Inc $72,000 Revamp, expand and improve the organization’s systemic infrastructure, strategic planning and overall resilience, including a comprehensive review of governance and work processes.

CFNL to support 9 organizations in NL through Investment Readiness Program

In 2019, Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), alongside the Government of Canada and several partner organizations, announced the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), a program that helps social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. Since then, IRP has had three intake periods and has supported many social enterprises since 2019.  The goal of the IRP is to support these organizations in the social finance market, generating a return for investors while having a positive impact on their communities. CFC announced the results of the most recent intake through the IRP on March 23, 2023, the results of which are now publicly available here

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (CFNL) has awarded $334,850 in funding to nine organizations. 

CFNL received over 25 applications for the highly competitive program.  This funding has supported projects including:

  • $50,000 to End Homelessness St. John’s to enable the growth, scale and sustainability of HomeConnect, which supports good tenancy and affordable safe housing;
  • $25,000 to GNP Community Place to create a business plan and explore further investment for their mission of providing health and wellness services on the Great Northern Peninsula;
  • $19,850 to The Green Rock/Guide to the Good to reach a redefined market province-wide, articulate impact, and position itself to scale to other provinces;
  • $25,000 to Mokami Status of Women Council to explore second-stage housing for at-risk individuals to unlock supports and safe, affordable housing for Indigenous women;
  • $25,000 to Quadrangle to assess social finance opportunities while evaluating its investment readiness in advance of building its Community Hub; 
  • $20,000 to St. John’s Status of Women Council to hire business planning consultants to assess social enterprise opportunities for the organization’s facilitation and training;
  • $20,000 to SucSeed to support the development of educational materials and products; 
  • $75,000 to TaskforceNL to support their Municipal Hiring Blitz which promotes employment and economic growth in rural communities by encouraging immigration; 
  • $75,000 to We Care Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador to create strategies for stabilizing, expanding and growing its existing social enterprise activities.

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is thrilled to partner with CFC and the Government of Canada to distribute funds to local social purpose organizations. 

Join Us – 2023 CFNL Board Nominations (Extended to April 14)

CFNL is recruiting members to join its board of directors. 

New members have an exciting opportunity to shape an organization with national relevance while grounding it in the beauty and strengths of the people who call Newfoundland and Labrador home and the place that’s given us all so much. 

The organization’s priorities over the next 3-5 years are: 

  1. Ensure that decision-making at the board and committee level is representative of the communities we serve and embedded in inclusivity and equity. 
  2. Evolve CFNL’s Donor Services and Granting to allow people to give in ways that have meaning to them and the greatest positive difference in the community. 
  3. Enhance CFNL’s community leadership, including Vital Signs, to best support the community in achieving an equitable and sustainable future. 

About The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s (CFNL) vision is thriving Newfoundland and Labrador communities where everyone belongs. We support this by stewarding funds and connecting diverse people, ideas and resources.  

Established in 2001, CFNL stewards more than $2 million in philanthropic investment for the benefit of the province. We’re part of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), the national network for Canada’s 200+ community foundations that, combined, holds $7 billion in resources and reaches 90 percent of the country’s geography. 

Our work takes place in three areas:

  1. Donor Services – stewarding 39 funds on behalf of donors and charities. 
  2. Granting – Making grants from funds stewarded by CFNL and through granting partnerships as part of the Community Foundations of Canada network. 
  3. Community Leadership – Connecting diverse people, ideas and resources through initiatives like Vital Signs NL and participating in a wide array of local, regional and national conversations about the community sector and philanthropy.  

Sharing Your Gifts

Our Board works as a team, and each member has different experiences and skills. We are looking for the following to add to the existing board’s strengths. 

  • Investment expertise 
  • Marketing and communications expertise
  • Experience in the community sector or social innovation
  • Fund development expertise
  • Lived experience not already represented at the Board table (especially folks who live outside the Northeast Avalon, are under 40, and/or identify as being part of an equity-deserving community such as racialized or Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities)

All Board members should have the following:

  • 5-10 hours per month to dedicate to CFNL work over a 3-year term
  • A commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in their personal and professional lives. 

NOTE: Applications from people anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador or who are connected to the province are welcome. Meetings are conducted remotely or in a hybrid format. 

Share Your Interest By April 14 (Note deadline extension)

We ask all applicants to answer these questions as part of their expression of interest:

  1. Why are you interested in CFNL’s mission and its work? 
  2. Tell us what skills and experience you can contribute to the Board. See above for a list of current priority skillsets and backgrounds. 

Submit your expression of interest by April 14, 2023 (note – deadline extension). You can use any of the following formats

  • 1-2 page letter – submit to info@cfnl.ca
  • 3-5 minute video recording – submit to info@cfnl.ca as an attachment or link.
  • A recorded conversation with the Executive Director by phone or zoom (approximately 20 minutes) – contact Nicole Dawe at ndawe@cfnl.ca or (709) 221-1030 or book a time here before April 14. 
  • Optional – Submit a resume or CV. 

Selected applicants will be notified within eight weeks of the deadline and brought forward as a slate of nominations at CFNL’s June AGM.