Connect4Life is seeking an accomplished, strategic, and mission-driven Vice President of Sustainability and Growth to join our volunteer leadership team. This strategic executive role is pivotal to securing the long-term financial viability, organizational stability, and strategic expansion of Connect4Life across Canada. The Vice President will lead high-level revenue generation strategies - focusing on donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and grant funding - while ensuring accessibility and inclusion remain at the heart of our growth strategy.
Position Overview- Position Type: Volunteer Executive Leadership Position
- Commitment: six month commitment with opportunity to renew
- Format: Virtual and community-based participation
- Reports To: Board of Directors / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Collaborates With: Board, Volunteers
- Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per week
- Scope: Executive leadership driving financial sustainability, donor relations, grant oversight, and strategic growth across Canada
Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesRevenue Diversification & Financial Sustainability- Evaluate and optimize alternative revenue streams, including subscription models for Connect4Life assets and digital offerings.
- Evaluate, recommend, and execute a sustainable organizational membership model to expand community reach and recurring support.
- Direct proactive outreach into corporate partnerships for commercial revenue, contractual opportunities, fee-for-service models, and strategic alliances.
- Explore and recommend opportunities for philanthropic sources of revenue, including both family-based foundations and corporate donors.
- Explore and recommend long-term investment or investment partnership opportunities to support organizational sustainability.
Grants & Donor Relations- Oversee and grow individual and organizational donor relations through strategic stewardship and cultivation practices.
- Oversee the provincial and national government grant application process, making strategic recommendations to the President/CEO, and the Board of Directors.
- Ensure all pitch decks, donor communications, and grant proposals reflect accessible communication standards and Connect4Life's mission.
Strategic Planning & Executive Leadership- Develop a comprehensive six-month leadership plan complete with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), agreed-upon measures of success, risk assessment, and clear deliverable timelines.
- Work collaboratively with the CEO, VP of Operations, and executive team on overarching strategic and operational priorities.
- Assist with operational planning for programs, services, events, and growth initiatives across Canada.
- Help identify, support, and execute partnerships, outreach initiatives, and organizational growth opportunities.
Skills & Qualifications- Proven executive experience in non-profit revenue generation, business development, grant oversight, or corporate partnerships.
- Strong background in financial management, budget oversight, and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to create strategic plans, risk assessments, and KPI-driven roadmaps.
- Deep kKnowledge of diverse revenue models (e.g., fee-for-service, memberships, asset subscriptions, corporate sponsorships).
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
- In-depth understanding of accessible communication practices and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
- High degree of self-motivation, integrity, dependability, and collaborative leadership.
- Strong commitment to accessibility, disability justice, inclusion, equity, and social impact.
Preferred Experience- 5+ years of executive leadership, board development, or senior fundraising/development experience in the non-profit or charitable sector.
- Existing networks within Canadian philanthropic, foundation, corporate CSR, or grant-making communities.
- Lived experience with a disability or extensive involvement within the disability community is considered a strong asset.
CommitmentThis is a six-month volunteer executive commitment with the possibility of renewal. The Vice President of Sustainability and Growth will play a transformative role in building Connect4Life’s financial resilience, ensuring our accessible programs continue empowering individuals of all abilities across Canada for years to come.
