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HCF Open Grants Program Advisory Committee – Call for Applications

Hamilton Community Foundation is located in Hamilton, Ontario, which is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our role as a foundation that serves the needs of our community.

Hamilton Community Foundation is a charity that has been proudly serving the Hamilton community for 70 years.

The Foundation’s vision is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive Hamilton. We aim to drive positive change by connecting a diversity of people, ideas and resources. Our values are: equity, reconciliation, courage, relevance, accountability and collaboration.

We drive positive change by:

What we are looking for

Hamilton Community Foundation is seeking two to three members for our Open Grants Advisory Committee for a one-year commitment beginning in late April 2025.

Committee member responsibilities

As a member of this committee, you will help to allocate financial support that can make a significant difference in the lives of Hamiltonians. Your expertise, insights and dedication will contribute to ensuring that HCF’s Open Grants Program remains fair, transparent and has a positive impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Nominee perspective, skills, and experience

Experience

The experience and background we are seeking for membership are::

We are also looking for :

Commitment

We are seeking people who are deeply committed to the community and to the advisory committee role. Key expectations are:

Compensation

All committee members will receive an honorarium of $1,500 per granting round, except in cases where committee members are not permitted by their roles to accept compensation (e.g. some government employees). If committee members wish to donate their compensation back to HCF or to another registered charity, they are free to do so but this is not expected or required.

Application submission

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 13, 2025. You can apply by completing this form, which asks for the following:

Because Hamilton Community Foundation strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion, we invite applicants to fill out some voluntary demographic questions. Information shared through these questions will remain confidential and will be used to:

The demographic questions are not mandatory and applicants can choose to answer any or all of the questions.

If you would prefer to submit a video application, please email e.webb@hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca to make arrangements for the transfer of the video file.

Only complete applications from applicants 18 years or older will be considered.  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to ensure a fair process for individuals with varying abilities. Please contact Tami Henderson at t.henderson@hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca to request any accommodations or accessibility requirements through the nomination process.


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