Call for Board Treasurer — Apply by September 30, 2026
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Is Looking for a New Treasurer
Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada is seeking an experienced volunteer Treasurer to join our board and help lead the financial stewardship of a 40-year-old national charity at a pivotal moment in its growth.
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Application deadline: September 30, 2026
About Lambda
Lambda partners with Canadian post-secondary institutions, high schools, and other eligible agencies to provide scholarships, bursaries, and financial awards to 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC students — reducing financial barriers and increasing access to education for marginalized communities.
Established in 1985, Lambda emerged during a time of struggle, resistance, and hope. Our first endowment launched at the University of Ottawa in 1995. Today, we support 12 endowments and scholarships across Canada and have distributed over $280,000 to 190 recipients.
Our mission: Empower 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC Individuals Through Education and Research.
To learn more about our work and impact, read our 2024/2025 Annual Report and Year in Review blog post.
Our work is grounded in lived experience and a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that queer and trans youth — especially those who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, and newcomers — face when pursuing post-secondary education.
A Legacy of Committed Leadership
Our outgoing Treasurer has served in the role for approximately 10 years and has been involved with Lambda for over 25. This kind of long-standing dedication — characteristic of our volunteer leaders — reflects the integrity of the organization and the depth of commitment our mission inspires. We are seeking someone ready to carry that commitment forward.
Current Priorities
- Advanced fundraising and financial sustainability, including new scholarships, community awards, and growing existing endowments
- Modernizing financial data and oversight
- Developing formal organizational policies and governance frameworks
- Canada-wide brand awareness and event sponsorship strategy
- Launching a Youth Scholarship Application Mentorship Service — free, one-on-one online mentorship for 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC youth
About the Role
The Treasurer is an officer of the board and a member of the Executive Committee. Key responsibilities include:
- Chair the Finance Committee, providing oversight of Lambda’s financial health and reporting regularly to the full board
- Act as a signing officer for agreements, cheques, and bank transactions
- Keep financial records and reports on file in accordance with CRA and ONCA obligations
- Speak to the budget in partnership with the Executive Director and Finance Committee
- Serve on the Executive Committee and, in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, serve as acting Chair
- Ensure a smooth transition by working collaboratively with your successor upon leaving office
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a candidate with experience in one or more of the following:
- Finance, banking, investment management, or accounting
- Nonprofit financial governance or CRA charitable compliance
- Bookkeeping, financial reporting, or audit processes
Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is an asset. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset but not required.
Lambda is an equity-serving organization. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as Indigenous, women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, Black, people of colour, and persons with disabilities.
Our current board includes members from Montréal, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. We welcome applications from all provinces and territories.
Time Commitment
- Monthly board meeting (currently the third Sunday of the month)
- Finance Committee meetings as Chair (frequency set by the committee)
- Approximately 8–10 hours per month
- 2-year term
New board members are typically appointed at our annual AGM in September. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as the board may make appointments in advance of the AGM.
Applications for this role are now closed.
There is no single way to support Lambda Foundation. Whether you wish to help govern and expand the Foundation, use your network and voice to open new doors, or share your story as a past award recipient, a path exists here for you.
All Executive Director roles are filled (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer). We are seeking up to three individuals to serve on the board as Directors. You can learn more about volunteering at Lambda Foundation here.
We look forward to learning more about you and your commitment to supporting Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada and the 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC communities we serve.
