Jory Pritchard-Kerr
objective
To bring energy, innovation and ethical fundraising skills to a visionary healthcare setting. To utilize the fundraising and communications skills built over a twenty year career to create an integrated fundraising program that builds on the strength of a successful capital campaign.
Work Experience
Executive Director (10/01/1988 – Present)
Lead team of staff and volunteers to raise money that funds ninety percent of all the hospitals capital equipment needs.
Last Employer: Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of an integrated fundraising program including volunteer development and hospital communications with a revenue budget of approximately $2 million annually.
Accomplishments: Built a volunteer committee structure which included over 70 community leaders. Built a successful endowment program through planned gifts and intelligent investment choices.
Co-ordinator, Home Support Services (09/01/1987 – 10/01/1988)
Developed volunteer home support services for seniors in the Collingwood catchment area including Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting, Transportation
Last Employer: Canadian Red Cross - Collingwood Branch
Responsibilities: Recruited and supervised volunteers. Marketed program throughout Collingwood catchment area. Processed clients into service.
Program Executive (05/01/1983 – 09/01/1987)
Delivered recreational programs to the membership
Last Employer: Collingwood District YMCA
Responsibilities: Second in charge of facility and staff. Co-ordinated all recreational programs. Recruited, trained volunteers and paid program staff. Marketed organization. Participated in $2 million building campaign.
Education
Establishment: University of Waterloo
Degree: BA in Recreation Administration
Education Period: 09/01/1978 - 05/01/1982
Speciality: Minor in Business
Skills
Excellent communicator. Superb interpersonal skills. Experienced manager.
Computer Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Raisers Edge software programs.
Additional Information
Regional Chair Elect - Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) - Canada Director, Board of Certification - AHP Fellowship Program Instructor - AHP Madison Institute, University of Wisconsin
Honors: Paul Harris Award for Community Service Named a "Grassroots Hero" by On the Bay magazine
Professional Membership: Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
Certifications or Licensures: CFRE - 2002 FAHP - 2006 - only 15th Fellow of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy in Canada
Interests
Community Volunteer CIBC Run for the Cure (Site Co-ordinator), Director of Collingwood Minor Hockey, Ontario Biathlon Association
Reading
Gardening