Stephen Gard

Background

About Stephen Gard

I am a dedicated, hard-working non-profit professional with experience in program development, evaluation, social marketing and leadership. Through my 22 years in this industry, I have worked in various sectors including health, employment, settlement, youth services and volunteer management. • Twenty-four years of not profit/social service community leadership, managing all aspects of programs through development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting. • Twelve years of management experience, six in a unionized environment • Leveraged over 22 million dollars in resources through grant writing, sponsorships, donations, and in-kind community support. • Excellent partnership builder with stakeholders in the non-profit, government, and corporate sectors on initiatives that build community capacity. • Experienced strategic and business planner to accomplish organizational mission and goals. • Strong understanding of board governance and relations as both a staff and a board member. • Collaborated with funding bodies to ensure targets were met and appropriate finances were allocated to meet community and program needs. • Data driven with strong technical skills in the creation of performance tracking mechanisms and data analysis to further the goals of the organization and meet community need. • Managed all administrative functions, including human resources, financial management, and policy/procedure development. • Proven leader of staff, community partners, and volunteers to meet timelines and project goals. • Committed to social justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing in the workplace. • Organizer of community events for the public and professionals, including forums, workshops, fundraisers, and festivals.