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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

 

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