Altruvest is excited to celebrate the passion, energy, and commitment of corporate leaders in the newly launched cohorts in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. We’re helping prepare a transformative wave of leadership equipped to engage in good governance at charities across the country.
Kicking Off New Cohorts
We had the pleasure of welcoming 57 new participants into the BoardMatch Leaders Community:
- Calgary’s First Cohort: 10 participants from EY, BLG, and BMO, hosted by EY Calgary.
- Vancouver’s Second Cohort: 21 participants from PwC, Coast Capital, BLG, and BMO, hosted by PwC Vancouver.
- Toronto’s Third and Fourth Cohorts: 12 participants from Torys, BMO, Armour Valve, and Cineplex, hosted by Torys; and 14 participants from BMO, BLG, Samsung, and Arcadis, hosted by UBS.
Participants Rave About BoardMatch Leaders Sessions!
Participants gave rave reviews of the unparalleled facilitation skills of Dr. Patricia Bradshaw. They praised the course for delivering an engaging learning experience packed with actionable governance insights. One participant even quipped that she would have pursued a PhD if Dr. Bradshaw had been her professor! This is not just training; it’s a game-changing journey to governance excellence!
Personalized Board Matching: Align Your Passion with Your Impact
BoardMatch Leaders receive personalized board matching support from Lynn Chambers to connect them with meaningful board roles aligned with their passions. Our alumni are helping a variety of charities amplify their community impact by contributing their governance knowledge, professional skills, and strategic leadership on a variety of charity boards and board committees including:
- Better Living Health and Community Services
- Better Living at Thompson House
- Burlington Green
- Camp Quality
- Creating Alternatives
- Eden Food for Change
- Friends of Muskoka Watershed
- Girls Inc. of York Region
- Hockey Helps the Homeless
- LAMP Community Health Centre
- Rise
- Toronto Children’s Chorus
- Working Women Community Centre
Camp Quality Recruits 4 BoardMatch Leaders!
One standout story involves Camp Quality, where we successfully connected four BoardMatch Leaders alumni to four board roles. Here’s a glimpse into Camp Quality’s experience with Altruvest from Fiona Fisher, their Executive Director:
“When Camp Quality sought new Board members, we identified a list of essential skills needed to ensure a strong, sustainable Board of Directors. We reached out to Altruvest and they promptly contacted their BoardMatch Leaders network and connected us with a remarkable group of experienced business professionals in Finance, Governance, and HR, all ready to contribute to our board leadership.
• Allison, a Senior HR Executive with a deep understanding of pediatric oncology camping, quickly volunteered to lead our HR committee. She will ensure Camp Quality has strong and supported leadership.
• Carrie, a CFO, will become an active member of our Finance Committee and a future Treasurer of our organization. Ensuring strong financial oversight of Camp Quality is a priority.
• Nabeel, an experienced auditor, will join Carrie on the Finance Committee. As someone new to the volunteer sector, he is excited to take on his first Board role and actively contribute to the Camp Quality Board of Directors.
• Xue, a lawyer and law firm partner, brings a unique combination of expertise in governance and fundraising, crucial for Camp Quality’s future growth and leadership.
Camp Quality’s Board of Directors are actively engaged, working members. We have high expectations for new members to participate in our committee structure and progress to executive roles. The four new members introduced to us by BoardMatch Leaders bring essential skills that are very important for the success of our Board.”
Fiona Fisher, Executive Director, Camp Quality
Lead and Transform: Join Our BoardMatch Leaders Sessions!
Ready to make a real impact on a board? Secure your spot now for our upcoming BoardMatch Leaders sessions:
- Toronto: October
- Vancouver: November
Registration fees start at $3,500 for this exclusive governance training and personalized board matching experience. Bring your team and enjoy group discounts. Many corporations sponsor participation through social impact initiatives, leadership development programs, tuition reimbursement, and business development opportunities.
Don’t miss out—ignite your leadership journey today! Contact: Lee Giles, Program Director, at lee.giles@altruvest.org.
Engaging the Next Generation of Board Leadership
Thank you for being part of our journey and celebrating these milestones with us. Together, we’re supporting a dynamic generation of board leaders ready to empower charities and enrich communities.