Rita Thodos

Background

About Rita Thodos

An award winning leader with over twenty five years of experience in progressively senior leadership positions. I build team, create vision, inspire and influence community engagement, excel in crisis management; culminating in stellar performance for the organizations that I represent.A compelling track record of award winning results on a local, regional and national level, exceeding growth and revenue targets.A proven leader, who inspires and motivates teams to be driven to succeed in high performance, complex matrix environments, and have done so on a national scale.Demonstrated experience in the development and successful implementation of strategic plans, organizational vision, values and goals, including change management.Proven success and innovation in creating fundraising programs, and building and stewarding stakeholder relationships, including Board and volunteer management.Extensive experience in budgeting, financial monitoring, and developing metrics and key performance indicators.AWARDS AND HONOURS2010 YWCA Women of Distinction Award NomineeNational Award winner - 2013 Board of Directors Award for Innovation, JDRF CanadaNational Award winner - 2006 and 2007 Region of the Year, JDRF CanadaNational Award winner - Staff of the Year 2004, JDRF CanadaeCareer Mentor, Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsCareer Mentor - Young Women in Business Blueprint Mentorship Program; non-profit sector