The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization that changes the lives of youth living with severe physical disabilities across Canada through programs that lay the foundation for lifelong change.
Since 1987, Sunshine has been trusted by families and healthcare professionals to provide over 8,800 Sunshine individual experiences and more than 64 Sunshine DreamLifts across the country, igniting brighter futures for youth with disabilities.
It is within this context that the Sunshine Foundation of Canada (“Sunshine”) welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). This appointment calls for a transformative, dedicated and supportive leader with the passion and drive to reach ambitious goals and take Sunshine to its next level of achievement.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for advancing the national profile of the organization and raising the awareness of Sunshine’s vision to increase the number of young people Sunshine serves and inspire more Sunshine dreamers, changing their lives forever.
With the upcoming launch of an organizational brand refresh, and the recent launch of Sunshine’s first five-year $10M Comprehensive Campaign, the CEO will provide strategy, vision and innovation to raise the necessary funds to increase program fulfillment four-fold and secure ever-increasing levels of philanthropic support. As the external face and spokesperson of the organization, the CEO will build positive relationships across a broad stakeholder group including corporate partners and funders, community groups, volunteers, politicians, and other organizations.
The CEO will lead and empower a talented team and foster and advance an entrepreneurial, high-performance, and caring culture. The CEO ensures the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization, including financial planning and management, human resources, risk management, programs and services, marketing and communications, and strategic planning.
As the ideal candidate, you have progressive leadership experience, ideally gained within a not-for-profit organization, and you understand the dynamics of working with, and in support of, a Board of Directors. You are an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of soliciting transformative gifts, coupled with fiscal management experience. Marketing and branding experience is an asset. You have the ability to foster relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate leaders, funders, community partners, staff, volunteers, and young program participants. You have strong communication skills and are at ease promoting an organization’s mission to external stakeholders and enhancing an organization’s community profile both locally and nationally.
Your problem-solving skills support and enable you to set clear priorities and make sound decisions. As a leader, you empower mission-driven and results-oriented teams, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Like Sunshine, you value integrity, compassion and respect, and have the courage and commitment to achieve the organization’s goals. Candidates must have a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Candidates must also have a commitment to advancing Sunshine’s mission; lived experience is considered a strong asset. A post-secondary degree or diploma is required.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with The Sunshine Foundation of Canada, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity-deserving groups.
The Sunshine Foundation of Canada and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (CMHA TVAMHS) is an integrated mental health and addiction agency providing community-based supports and services. Situated in rural and urban centres, this dynamic organization serves individuals aged 12 and up across Elgin, Middlesex, Huron, and Oxford counties. CMHA TVAMHS is one of the largest branches in the national CMHA federation, with more than 700 employees and approximately 300 volunteers, serving communities across these counties with a total population of over 635,000.
CMHA TVAMHS was established in April 2021 when three organizations (Addiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin-Middlesex, and CMHA Oxford) united to better serve the mental health and addiction needs of the Thames Valley Region. CMHA TVAMHS came together with a vision of providing high quality community-based addiction and mental health programs that are accessible to all, regardless of where they live in Thames Valley, yet tailored to complement existing services and address needs and gaps within individual communities.
CMHA TVAMHS holds the vision of resilience for all through positive mental health and freedom from addiction and works to realize this vision by igniting hope and fostering change by providing a continuum of mental health and addiction education, supports, and services.
It is within this context that CMHA TVAMHS welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead and develop an organization that ignites hope and fosters change by providing a continuum of mental health and addiction education, supports, and services. The CEO is responsible for the oversight of the strategic plan and the overall management of operations, programs and services, fiscal management, resource development, human resources, administration and external relations.
The CEO will strengthen an integrated infrastructure and continue to champion and foster a culture within CMHA TVAMHS that is unified, welcoming, inclusive and client centred. The CEO will ensure the Board is engaged and updated while also promoting an environment that supports staff wellness and where all employees observe the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour. Additionally, following the recent unionization, the CEO will build a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO).
The CEO will navigate the ever-complex nature of mental health and addictions care within the province and identify opportunities, now and in the future, to support the delivery of client-focused, integrated mental health and addiction services. As the principal spokesperson for CMHA TVAMHS, the CEO will represent the organization with CMHA National, CMHA Ontario and at community activities to enhance the organization’s effectiveness and profile. Additionally, the CEO will improve awareness of addictions and mental health needs and continue to build and promote partnerships that focus on an integrated and more effective mental health and addictions care system.
As the ideal candidate, you have progressive management experience within the non-profit and/or public sector, ideally in a complex unionized social service environment. You have a strong understanding of community, addictions and mental health and their integration into the health care sector and how this responsibility profoundly impacts every region. As a result of the integration, the CMHA TVAMHS community greatly expanded, as such, you have the skill to lead a geographically dispersed organization with presence in rural and urban settings, and you can ensure CMHA TVAMHS meets its aims of regional consistency with local connections. You have well-developed financial acumen; knowledge of human resource management, risk management, quality improvement and project management; and a track record of building service excellence. You have previous experience working with a volunteer board and a clear understanding of the roles of governance and management. You have highly effective communication skills and strategic relationship building skills. You are known for fostering effective teamwork and having established positive, healthy and safe work environments, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. You can establish and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders, government bodies, and donors. As a strategic, innovative, and visionary leader and trusted partner, you can successfully implement strategies and build purposeful partnerships in integrated health care. You have a clear passion for community based mental health, addictions and social services, and like CMHA TVAMHS, you value: inclusion, compassion, respect, choice, collaboration, and accountability. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CMHA TVAMHS, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) or visit www.griffithgroup.ca/cmha-thames-valley-ceo
CMHA TVAMHS welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
CMHA TVAMHS and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.

Dress for Success Toronto (DSFT) is part of a global movement for change and the local affiliate of Dress for Success International, a not-for-profit organization operating in over 143 cities in 23 countries. Its mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since 2009, DSFT has helped over 18,000 women in the GTA transition from unemployment to economic independence. In 2022, it provided over 14,000 Items of clothing and accessories to job seekers and newly employed women and over 3,150 hours of career learning and development services.
It is within this context that Dress for Success Toronto welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its new President.
Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the President will drive the growth of the organization so that Dress for Success Toronto can achieve its mission and its long and short-term goals. The President will advance the mission of the organization externally through thought leadership, advocacy, partnerships development, and revenue generation while also acting as the primary spokesperson on behalf of the organization. The President is responsible for the overall management of the organization, including the development of its strategic plan in collaboration with the Board, identifying new fundraising initiatives and partnerships, and providing management and leadership of its financial and human resources. The President leads a highly engaged and diverse team and works in close collaboration with the senior leadership team who manage the daily operations of the organization.
As the ideal candidate, you bring demonstrated successful experience in senior leadership roles from a non-profit organization or registered charity. You have a strong commitment to Dress for Success’ mission and values and understand the complexities of empowering women to achieve economic independence. You have exceptional financial and business acumen, a track record of innovation and growth, and ideally, experience working with, or reporting to, a Board of Directors. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and the necessary cultural competencies to lead a multi-generational, culturally diverse workforce. As a key spokesperson for the organization, the successful candidate should be comfortable with presentations, media, and public relations.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Dress for Success Toronto, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Dress for Success Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and knows that a diverse team makes for a stronger organization. We are committed to employment equity and encourage candidates to self-identify as visible minorities; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; Indigenous peoples; and persons with disabilities.
Dress for Success Toronto and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

OPSEU/SEFPO represents approximately 180,000 members across Ontario. They are full-and part-time workers, as diverse a group as you could imagine. OPSEU/SEFPO’s members work for the Ontario government, inside community colleges, for the LCBO, in the health care and education sectors, and they are employed in a wide range of community agencies within the broader public sector.
OPSEU/SEFPO has an incredibly talented, knowledgeable and dedicated workforce that provides the highest level of service to its diverse membership. OPSEU/SEFPO’s approximately 350 employees believe in the labour movement and stand at the frontlines to support and fight for what is right for the working people of Ontario. OPSEU/SEFPO’s exceptional team works across Ontario to organize new members, engage and represent the rights of its members in their workplaces and communities, negotiate collective agreements, advance health and safety, attend mediations and arbitrations, plan conferences and events, provide educational sessions, promote anti-harassment and anti-discrimination, address equity-related matters, draft communications, plan and execute campaigns, and the internal work that ensures the organization runs smoothly and efficiently so that OPSEU/SEFPO can service the membership. OPSEU/SEFPO’s employees belong to two internal staff unions, the Ontario Public Service Staff Union (OPSSU) and the Administrative Staff Union (ASU). OPSEU/SEFPO also have a small group of non-unionized employees that work in the Legal Services and Employee Relations Divisions, as well as in the senior leadership domain.
It is within this context that OPSEU/SEFPO welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Administrator, Finance and Operations (“Administrator”).
Reporting to the First Vice-President/Treasurer, and as a member of the administrative leadership team, the Administrator leads a diverse team across a broad portfolio including Accounting/Payroll, Facilities, Information Technology, Member Services, and Conferences/Travel. The Administrator directs the management of the financial and human resources of the Finance and Operations Division to deliver on operational and strategic mandates; ensures that all legal and reporting requirements are met; and monitors and controls expenditures and develops plans for future human and financial resource needs. The Administrator also participates in the development of the OPSEU/SEFPO budget, strategic plan and annual goals; develops and implements strategies and proposals with respect to the finances of OPSEU/SEFPO to support OPSEU/SEFPO’s vision, mandate and goals; and works cooperatively to operationalize the policies and strategies developed by the Executive Board and Convention. The Administrator builds strong and collaborative working relationships with staff and Executive Board Members, and maintains a respectful workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, learning and continuous improvement.
As the ideal candidate, you have leadership experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ideally member-centered environment. You have extensive financial management experience, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, multi-year strategic resource planning, financial management reporting, audit, procurement and facilities; coupled with knowledge in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines and promote best financial practices. You are adept at recommending and implementing improvements to processes and policies for effectiveness and efficiencies, and have strategic and analytical skills to establish goals, develop implementation plans, monitor progress and ensure effective accountability and strategic alignment. Candidates must be committed to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethics. As a leader, you build and foster a respectful workplace culture and have demonstrated experience promoting and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. You are prepared to make principled decisions, and have sound judgement, strong people leadership, and communication and relationship building skills. You demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Labour /Social Democratic Philosophy, and are capable of championing OPSEU/SEFPO’s Vision and Values. Candidates must hold a CPA designation (or equivalent professional designations), and post-secondary education is an asset.
To learn more about this significant leadership opportunity with OPSEU/SEFPO, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Sravanthi Baghirathi (sravanthi@griffithgroup.ca), or visit XXXXXXXXX
OPSEU/SEFPO supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, 2SLGBTQ+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. OPSEU/SEFPO’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
OPSEU/SEFPO and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.

One in every 5,000 boys is born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the most common fatal form of muscular dystrophy.
The disease is relentless. It slowly weakens the body’s muscles, deteriorating function of vital organs and ultimately – shortens their life. Although there are medical treatments that may help slow its progression, there is currently no cure.
Defeat Duchenne Canada is the country’s only national charity dedicated to ending Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Defeat Duchenne Canada has provided leadership in research, advocacy, and support since 1995. Defeat Duchenne Canada will continue until a cure is found to ensure its boys can live long and active lives.
It is within this context that Defeat Duchenne Canada welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to help lead the organization, and the Canadian Duchenne community, toward a future without Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Defeat Duchenne Canada is headquartered in London, Ontario, with staff working across Canada; this position can be located anywhere in Canada.
This is an opportunity to bring strategic vision, progressive practices, and continued operational excellence to a dynamic organization with an impressive past and a bright future. The CEO will champion Defeat Duchenne Canada’s mission, and lead the organization, team of dedicated employees, and Board of Directors toward a successful future as national leaders for this rare disease.
Reporting to an engaged Board of Directors, and working closely with a high performing team, the CEO will ensure success in all areas of the business, including community engagement, fundraising, research and advocacy. The CEO is responsible and accountable for the organization’s overall performance through the creation and implementation of the strategic plan, achievement of its goals, and effectively raising funds to ensure long-term financial viability.
The CEO will build positive relationships across a broad stakeholder group including families, donors, corporate partners, researchers, clinicians, and government, as well as international thought-leaders and like organizations. The CEO will inform, consult with and actively listen to multiple constituencies with a diversity of perspectives while being committed to arriving at solutions that align with Defeat Duchenne Canada’s vision: a future without Duchenne.
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced leader in the not-for-profit sector, ideally in a healthcare non-profit or public health environment. You have demonstrated experience and success soliciting transformative gifts and delivering transformational levels of income growth by fostering a culture of philanthropy, including the ability to design and lead processes, programs and people in raising transformational funds. You have experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors; financial acumen, including experience managing budgets; and proven ability operationalizing strategic objectives into successful annual business plans.
You have experience leading, coaching and developing successful teams, and model the organizational values of determination, focus, inclusivity, collaboration, and trust. A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility is required. You are an accomplished networker, trusted relationship builder and highly effective communicator with an ability to quickly establish rapport and garner respect through a supportive and collaborative consensus-building style. Like Defeat Duchenne Canada’s community of families, advocates, donors, researchers and care practitioners, you will be dedicated to a future without Duchenne. A post-secondary degree in a related field is an asset, as is familiarity with diverse business functions such as advocacy, adult education, marketing, and public relations. Proficiency in English is required, and bilingualism in French is an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Defeat Duchenne Canada, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca ), or visit INSERT GG ADVERT WEBSITE LINK
Defeat Duchenne Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity-deserving groups. Defeat Duchenne Canada is committed to and practices employment equity in hiring staff and work to cultivate diversity in the workplace. Defeat Duchenne Canada believes that everyone in Canada has the right to participate, learn from and work in an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes equal opportunities and is free from discrimination and harassment. Defeat Duchenne Canada is also committed to amplifying the voices and stories of diverse communities across Canada.
Defeat Duchenne Canada and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Appraisal Institute of Canada – Ontario (AIC-ON) is the provincial association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) within Ontario. AIC-ON was formed in 1971 and represents approximately 2,600 members and delivers AIC’s member programs and services within the province. AIC-ON’s member base represents close to half of AIC’s total membership and is the largest provincial membership base in Canada. AIC-ON’s objective is to serve the profession and the public with programs to ensure members’ interests are advanced and the public is adequately protected.
AIC-ON helps the public find designated appraisers for residential, commercial, industrial and investment-type properties and helps people interested in learning more about real estate appraisal and the property valuation profession. AIC-ON works in collaboration with AIC to provide various services to the members of both organizations. AIC-ON provides continuing professional development in real estate appraisal and professional development for existing partners.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board, the ED/CEO is responsible for driving the Mission, Vision & Values of AIC – ON. They will assist and provide consultation to the Board, supporting its role in charting the Association’s strategic direction. The ED/CEO will be responsible for the development of the strategic plan, participate in the ongoing development of organizational policy, and ensure all operational objectives and policies approved by the Board are effectively implemented/communicated to membership and stakeholders.
The ED/CEO will increase AIC-ON’s role in the development of public policy specific to real estate and related property matters, through active engagement with appropriate government bodies and key stakeholders at the provincial level. They will further raise AIC-ON’s profile through building strategic relationships/partnerships with key individuals across a broad range of real estate focused partners, interest groups, business communities, industry representatives and local industry leaders in major geographic centres. The ED/CEO will represent AIC-ON’s interests at all relevant trade shows, conferences, special events and other professional engagements.
The ED/CEO will ensure quality member services continue in a cost-effective manner. They will ensure the AIC-ON team addresses membership issues/challenges and implements effective actions/responses in a timely manner. They will build effective communication methodologies, and maintain ongoing and meaningful dialogue with Chapter Executives, Board, staff and Committees to keep a pulse on regional member interests/challenges across the province, and ensure relevant information regarding policies, practices, conditions and operations of AIC-ON are being shared in a timely manner.
The ED/CEO is responsible for providing active leadership and direction of day-to-day operations for AIC-ON. They will create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture. They will have overall accountability of the performance of the AIC-ON team and building value to it’s membership base. They will have overall accountability and responsibility for the stewardship of AIC-ON’s finances including preparation of the annual budget for Board approval, managing all assets and investments, and maintaining financial viability of all AIC-ON’s services and activities.
As the key representative of AIC-ON’s interests at the national level, the ED/CEO will ensure that AIC’s mandates and programs are effectively implemented within it’s Ontario membership base. The ED/CEO will work closely with national leadership, as well as peers from across Canada, to ensure proper communications are in place between the national and provincial organizations, feedback and challenges are identified and addressed, and that the national organization has a thorough understanding of the needs of the AIC-ON membership base. Furthermore, they will ensure AIC-ON continues to meet the requirements of the Affiliation Agreement with AIC.
The Individual
Candidates for the position of AIC-ON, ED/CEO should possess the majority of the following qualifications and competencies:
 Previous experience in a senior leadership position, though not mandatory, experience in a senior leadership role in a member-based or real estate related organization is desirable.
 Proven experience with effective budget and fiduciary management.
 Strong people management skills, building talent management strategies, org structure management and fostering a positive culture and work environment which emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion.
 Track record of effective program implementation, including ensuring any necessary communications, training and change management are in place.
 Proven background in working effectively with a not-for-profit Board, internal and external partners, and other key stakeholders.
 Mission-driven passion, idealism, integrity, and positive attitude, with exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with a knack for marketing & public relations.
 Post secondary degree is required. CSAE certification or a willingness to attain a CSAE certification is also required.
To Apply
To apply or explore this exceptional leadership opportunity with AIC-ON, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Marc Magraken (marc@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Sravanthi Bagirathi (sravanthi@griffithgroup.ca), or visit https://griffithgroup.ca/ed-ceo-aic-on/.
AIC-ON is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

AIC-ON strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Marc Magraken. Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

With the upcoming retirement of its long-serving Executive Director, Sojourn House, an award-winning agency serving the needs of newly arrived refugees since 1987, welcomes applications and nominations for a new Executive Director to continue the outstanding work of the agency.
Known and respected for its leadership in refugee care, Sojourn House has been an active partner of the City of Toronto in the provision of emergency shelter and transitional supportive housing for refugees; building the first integrated model of refugee specific emergency shelter and supportive housing in Canada.
Sojourn House has assisted thousands of refugees to become active and engaged Canadians over the years.
In addition to providing emergency and transitional housing Sojourn House also provides trauma-informed programs and services, which are integral to supporting newly arrived refugees, facing the challenges of settling in a new country. Sojourn House strongly believes that providing temporary shelter along with support services is what truly makes a difference in the lives of refugees embarking on their new life journey in Canada.

Canadian Women & Sport (“CWS”) is a national non-profit dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive Canadian sport and physical activity system that empowers girls and women—as active participants and leaders—within and through sport. Informed by its 40-year history of committed leadership and impact, CWS partners with sport organizations, governments, and leaders to build better sport through gender equity. CWS is taking its impact to the next level with a focus on scaling its programs serving sport leaders and organizations across Canada.
It is within this context that Canadian Women & Sport welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Director, Corporate Partnerships (“Director”) who will help drive lasting change for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in sport and through sport.
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, the Director plays a leading role in supporting the organization’s growth through expanding the network of corporate partners investing in CWS and its work. The Director will work to refine CWS’s revenue strategy, identifying and prioritizing assets for commercialization that will appeal to prospective corporate funders, and will have direct responsibility to sustaining and growing the organization’s $2.5M annual budget. The Director will manage the full life cycle of prospective funders, from engagement and brand awareness activities, creation of proposals, negotiating terms and finalizing agreements, to stewardship activities and renewals. Working cross-functionally inside the organization, the Director will grow, foster and maintain strong relationships with a variety of constituents, including staff, vendors, partners and relevant board level committees. The Director will provide monthly reports to the CEO, and quarterly reports to the Board, regarding their pipeline and results against annual targets. As a member of the CWS team, the Director will actively contribute to supporting the culture and growth of the organization as a whole to help make the future of sport in Canada an inclusive one.
As the ideal candidate, your career includes a tenure with demonstrable successes delivering sales results from strategies you created from commercializing an organization’s brand and activities, particularly those of a non-profit carrying out systems change work. You have a successful multi year record of leading and closing marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) deals with corporate partners. You have a strong affinity for sales, with proven ability to independently originate and close multi-year deals with corporate partners. You will leverage your expertise as a proven revenue generation leader to diversify the portfolio of multi-year corporate partnerships and to build year-over-year growth in total revenue from corporate sources. Your exceptional organization, analytical, and planning skills are combined with a strong attention to detail and the ability to solve problems and excel in a high-performance culture. Colleagues describe you as an outcomes focused entrepreneurial and collaborative team member who has resiliency in the face of obstacles. You are an exceptional communicator who has a commitment to understanding and applying an intersectional gender equity lens to all the work you do. Proficiency in English is required, bilingualism in both English and French is considered a strong asset.
The successful candidate will join a team that is deeply committed to producing measurable change while also enjoying the process. CWS has a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritizes community and connection, embraces continuous learning and innovation, and investment in the growth and development of every team member to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Canadian Women & Sport, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) or visit www.griffithgroup.ca/canadian-women-&-sport-director-corporate-partnerships
Canadian Women & Sport provides equal opportunity for all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Self-identification by candidates in the process is completely voluntary. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Canadian Women & Sport and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise info@womenandsport.ca and Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment processes.