President & CEO

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional
territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and
Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon
Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the
Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources
around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is
covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown
and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous
people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize
that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land
so that we can better understand our roles as residents,
neighbours, partners and caretakers.

Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is deeply humbled by, and
grateful, to our Indigenous partners and would like to acknowledge
their grace and work over the past two years in helping to shape
this Declaration of Action on Truth and Reconciliation. We commit
to ongoing reciprocal relationship and trust building, to
implementation that will bring this Declaration to life, and to
measuring progress in the short and long-term.

With the mission to drive positive change by connecting diverse
people, ideas and resources, Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)
has grown to hold over $260 million in assets, and grants over $10
million a year to community. Founded in 1954 as Ontario’s first
community foundation, HCF is a well-respected community leader in
Hamilton, and a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, the
national membership organization whose members contribute time,
leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their
community most, based on an intimate understanding of local needs
and opportunities. Guided by an engaged Board, and a highly engaged
and committed team, HCF is now in the third year of an ambitious
five-year strategic plan that includes major initiatives in
education, affordable housing, impact investing, equity, diversity
and inclusion and relationships with Indigenous communities.

It is within this context that the Hamilton Community Foundation
welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its
next President & Chief Executive Officer,
commencing fall 2024 or soon after.

Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the President &
CEO is responsible for the execution HCF’s mission, strategy and
business plan. With oversight of the entirety of the organization,
the President & CEO’s responsibilities include all aspects of
HCF’s budget and financial direction, operational and governance
policies, community leadership and investment, revenue and fund
development activities, and with ensuring that the culture of HCF
remains one of inspiration, engagement, and impact. The President
& CEO, in conjunction with the Board, its sub-committees and
staff, also provides judicious and diligent assessment of HCF’s
investment portfolio, including oversight of the investment
management of HCF’s financial assets. The President & CEO
represents the organization, liaising and advocating with various
levels of government, HCF’s community partners, and its donors to
further the goals of the organization. Serving as the
organization’s spokesperson, the President & CEO also convenes
meetings, forums and discussion groups in support of building a
collaborative approach to community leaders initiatives.

As the ideal candidate, you are a highly regarded and respected
community-focused leader who has worked at a leadership level in an
organization of similar complexity. You have a strong commitment to
Hamilton Community Foundation’s mission and values and recognize
its critical role investing its philanthropic capital in
initiatives that will have a positive community impact. You have
exceptional community engagement skills, financial and business
acumen, experience and comfort with all aspects of fundraising,
donor stewardship, grant making and community investment, and with
organizational strategy. Experience working with or reporting to a
Board of Directors is considered a strong asset.  Your peers
describe you as a community-builder who empowers high performance,
mission-driven, and results-oriented teams. You are a
future-focused leader with the required skills to influence
societal change and manage complex, multi-faceted dynamic
relationships with leaders in Hamilton, across the province, and
country. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity,
diversity, inclusion and accessibility, to Indigenous ways of
knowing and being, and the necessary cultural competencies to lead
a multi-generational, culturally diverse workforce.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity within
Hamilton Community Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume
along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith ([email protected]) and/or
Caroline McLean ([email protected]) or
visit
https://griffithgroup.ca/hamilton-community-foundation-president-and-ceo/

Hamilton Community Foundation welcomes and encourages
applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not
limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons
with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or
gender identities.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority
will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Hamilton Community Foundation and Griffith Group are committed
to an inclusive, accessible and a welcoming hiring process that
provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise
Jane Griffith ([email protected]) should
you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment
and/or assessment processes.