Don Bennett

Background

About Don Bennett

Bio: I am a passionate leader with over 18 years of experience guiding successful people, organizations, and programs to consistently improve on growth, outreach, and efficacy of service and product. I have a knack for developing other leaders, using a collaborative coaching approach to recognize and utilize the strengths and abilities of others to achieve and surpass operational goals. I thrive on tackling complex challenges, employing my innate drive and analytical abilities to creatively resolve problems. Long recognized as having a keen eye for opportunity, I enjoy taking ownership over areas in need of growth and/or organizational improvement A self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, contact me if you are searching for a strategic client and external relations expert who can bring an immediate contribution and add unprecedented value to your organization. Career Highlights: Enhanced operations at World Vision Canada by cultivating partnerships with local church communities to help achieve organizational goals on a global level, overseeing the relationship portfolio of the largest churches in Canada while increasing revenue by generating private, non-sponsorship funding. Provided exceptional leadership and pastoral care to a congregation at The Meeting House, successfully growing and developing the church’s community outreach while optimizing organizational goals and success. Led a team of +30 small group leaders at The Meeting House, developing and implementing effective approaches to their leadership growth, discipleship, and care, which enabled them to lead their own groups in the most effective and successful way. Core Competencies: Leadership & Team Development | Growth & Operational Transformation | Community Outreach & Relations | Collaboration & Stakeholder Liaison | Innovative Thinking & Problem Solving | Global Awareness & Insight | Written & Oral Communication