Executive Director

Interested in joining one of Canadas top performing asset managers We are looking for an Executive Director to join the Connor Clark & Lunn Foundation for a newly created leadership role supporting the Foundation and its Board of Directors. The Connor Clark & Lunn Foundation was established over 25 years ago to support philanthropy across CC&L Financial Group and its Canadian affiliates. Since 1999 the Foundation has distributed more than $15 million to over 700 charitable organizations across Canada.

The Foundation is now entering an exciting new chapter with a renewed governance framework updated granting policies and procedures and a dedicated Executive Director role to lead the Foundations operations and strategic evolution. This is an opportunity for a collaborative purpose-driven leader to shape the future of the Foundation by strengthening governance enhancing granting processes engaging employees and partners across the firm and deepening the Foundations impact in communities across Canada.

The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors and serve as the Foundations sole dedicated employee while drawing upon internal resources and support teams across CC&L Financial Group and its affiliates.

The position may be based in Toronto or Vancouver and operates within a flexible hybrid work model.

What You Will Do:

Foundation Leadership & Operations

• Lead the implementation of the Foundations new governance framework and strategic recommendations approved by the Board
• Oversee all operational activities of the Foundation including coordination of financial administrative and internal support resources
• Develop and maintain operational processes policies and reporting frameworks to support effective governance and granting activities
• Support the development and implementation of annual operating budgets and ongoing financial reporting to the Board
• Ensure all statutory legal and regulatory obligations of the Foundation are met including CRA compliance receipting record keeping and reporting requirements
• Maintain and regularly review risk management frameworks policies and governance documentation with the Board

Board & Committee Support

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and support the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities
• Coordinate Board and committee meetings including preparation of materials agenda development minutes and follow-up actions
• Support the Applications Committee in reviewing grant applications and making recommendations to the Board using consistent and transparent criteria
• Develop reporting and tracking processes to support grant decision-making funding oversight and trend analysis
• Assist the Board in developing and reviewing governance policies committee structures recruitment practices and an investment policy for the Foundation

Granting & Community Impact

• Lead the administration and due diligence process for all grant applications
• Develop and refine granting processes funding agreements and grantee reporting practices
• Build and maintain systems and databases to track grant applications funding decisions and historical disbursements
• Foster strong relationships with applicants grantees employees partners and external stakeholders
• Support employees and partners in connecting clients and communities to the Foundations work and impact

Communications & Engagement

• Lead the Foundations internal and external communications strategy
• Promote awareness and engagement with the Foundation across CC&L Financial Group and Canadian affiliates
• Develop and implement strategies for volunteerism employee engagement and the Foundations annual Week of Giving initiative
• Act as the primary public representative and spokesperson for the Foundation

What You Bring

• Leadership experience within the charitable or nonprofit sector in Canada ideally within a granting foundation or philanthropic organization
• Strong understanding of the Canadian charitable and social profit landscape including grantmaking practices and charitable governance requirements
• Experience working closely with volunteer Boards of Directors in a collaborative and strategic capacity
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution
• Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Strong financial management budgeting reporting and organizational skills
• Experience leading projects implementing process improvements and managing competing priorities and timelines
• Comfort engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including applicants volunteers senior leaders and community organizations across Canada
• Experience developing communications engagement or volunteer initiatives is considered an asset
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for Canadian charitable organizations including CRA compliance obligations
• Strong attention to detail sound judgment and a commitment to transparency accountability and service excellence
• Proficiency with technology reporting systems and tools used to support governance communications and operational effectiveness

The salary range for this position is $100000 to $150000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by addition there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

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CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender ethnicity religion sexual orientation or expression disability or age.

Your application will be reviewed by a member of the hiring team - AI is not used in the screening assessment or selection of applications at this time.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 150000