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Elizabeth has over 30 years’ experience as a business administrator and joined the Foundation in 2019. She is an all-around support resource for the fundholder team, as well as finance and general office operations.

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A Chartered Professional Accountant with over 15 years of experience, Hathim is responsible for the organization's finance, accounting and IT functions. He has held various roles across the private and nonprofit sectors, and joined the Foundation in 2020.

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Sharon has been the CEO of Toronto Foundation since 2016. Keen to both grow and disrupt philanthropy, she sees her job as making sure that the talented TF team has everything they need to be successful. Download her full bio below.

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Camile is responsible for the Foundation's grants, gifts, cash receipts and accounts payable processing. She has more than five years of experience as a financial analyst and accountant in finance and technology sectors.

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Phylicia is responsible for bridging and strengthening the relationships between the Foundation and neighbourhoods across the city. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for over seven years and proudly calls Scarborough home.

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Claire leads the marketing and communications team: profiling community organizations, handling sponsorships, and raising awareness of the research and donor education programs. She has 15 years of experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

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With 30-years in nonprofit and philanthropy (half of that at the Foundation), Nadien currently leads TF’s operational effectiveness processes, including people and culture. She also supports the Foundation's social impact investment work and is our dynamic in-house facilitator.

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Aneil is a trusted partner to individuals, families, charities and advisors seeking to engage more intentionally in philanthropy. With nearly 20 years of experience, he provides leadership on philanthropic strategy, with a particular focus on diversifying philanthropy and advancing equity in Toronto.

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Farzaneh supports the Foundation’s philanthropy and legacy teams. She aids in addressing inquiries from prospective fundholders and professional advisors on new fund and bequest creation.

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Nicola Hives is a strategist and fundraiser with over 15 years of experience helping Canadians make an impact through charitable giving. As Vice President, Strategy & Impact, she leads donor and community engagement, including granting, and advances strategies that build community wealth.

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Rashid has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in finance and operations in both the corporate and charity sectors across four continents, with a niche in finding new ways of working to tackle business challenges that ensure operating models are fit for the present as well as the future.

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A senior executive assistant with more than 18 years of experience supporting CEOs, C-suite leaders and boards in complex, fast-moving environments. Sandra is responsible for providing governance and administrative support to the CEO & President and the board of directors and its committees.

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As a member of the community impact team, Kimber leads granting programs and community engagement efforts. They bring lived experience, a passion for social justice and a career in the nonprofit sector to their work.

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As part of the communications team, Shauna supports on digital projects, learning events, social media and design work.

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Over 10 years' experience in providing senior level administrative support, Patience is responsible for providing governance and administrative support to the CEO & President and the board of directors and its committees.

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Sarah joined fundholder engagement in 2017. She has 10 years of experience in fundraising, relationship management and community engagement. Her specialties: community fundraising & events and the Foundation’s giving circles program.

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Nicole supports fundholders by ensuring they are equipped with the resources to make their grants and maximize their giving. She is happy to talk about philanthropic interests and help identify community organizations doing related work.

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Stephen is responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s grant processing, ensuring requests are reviewed and handled efficiently. He is passionate about contributing to Toronto Foundation’s mission and vision, which motivates him to make a positive impact on our communities.

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As part of the community engagement team, Sarah manages the fundholder learning program from design to execution while supporting other Foundation initiatives. She is delighted to be applying her experience in project management and adult learning to help carry out our mission.

Alec leads the team responsible for finance, accounting and information technology, and serves as the staff member responsible for the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board. He has 17 years of experience in the charitable and broader public sector.

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Marya handles system and cash transactions, reconciliations, payroll, statements, as well as our investments. She’s been a member of the Foundation team since 2007.

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Laura supports the Foundation’s philanthropy and legacy teams. She aids in addressing inquiries from prospective fundholders and professional advisors on new fund and bequest creation.

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Alison leads integrated marketing and civic partnerships for the Foundation, engaging communities in building a more connected, resilient city. She brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and cultural sectors.

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Aman supports the Finance & Administration as Project Manager. She has 10 years of experience in program development and administration in the nonprofit sector and brings her passion for equity, culture and community to Toronto Foundation.

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