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About the Role
The Executive Director will lead the Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation, supporting the Board of Directors in a newly created role. This position is responsible for overseeing operations, strategic evolution, governance, and community impact, serving as the Foundation's sole dedicated employee while leveraging internal resources from the CC&L Financial Group.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Foundation’s new governance framework and strategic recommendations
- Oversee all operational activities, including financial, administrative, and internal support coordination
- Develop and maintain operational processes, policies, and reporting frameworks
- Support the development and implementation of annual operating budgets and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations, including CRA requirements
- Maintain and review risk management frameworks and governance documentation
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors
- Coordinate Board and committee meetings, agendas, and minutes
- Support the Applications Committee in reviewing grant applications
- Develop reporting and tracking processes for grant decision-making and funding oversight
- Assist the Board in developing governance policies, committee structures, and investment policies
- Lead the administration and due diligence process for grant applications
- Build and maintain systems to track grant applications and historical disbursements
- Foster relationships with applicants, grantees, employees, and external stakeholders
- Lead internal and external communications strategy
- Promote awareness and engagement across CC&L Financial Group and affiliates
- Develop strategies for volunteerism, employee engagement, and the annual Week of Giving
- Act as the primary public representative and spokesperson for the Foundation
Requirements
- Leadership experience within the Canadian charitable or nonprofit sector
- Understanding of the Canadian charitable and social profit landscape
- Experience working with volunteer Boards of Directors
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for Canadian charitable organizations, including CRA compliance
- Experience developing communications, engagement, or volunteer initiatives is an asset
Skills
- Relationship management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Written and verbal communication
- Financial management
- Budgeting
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with technology and reporting systems
Location
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Work Type
- Hybrid
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $150,000 base salary
- Annual performance bonus
About the Company
- Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation supports philanthropy across CC&L Financial Group and its Canadian affiliates
- Established over 25 years ago
- Distributed more than $15 million to over 700 charitable organizations since 1999
Equal Opportunity
- CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is 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