This Year's Recipients
Wendy Leung
Executive Director of Foodsharing Ottawa
As the Executive Director of Foodsharing Ottawa, I am grateful for the opportunity to constantly learn and grow, to feed into my never-ending curiosity.
Thank you AFP for this special recognition and for the support with the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund as I enter into the journey of fundraising.
I am more than inspired by Barbara's lifelong career and this experience will allow me to take a deep dive into the culture of philanthropy.
I am excited to see how the future will unfold, stay tuned.
Eric Collard
Executive Director / Directeur general Sentier récréatif Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail
As a new ED, these resources will further my leadership skills and truly help propel my organization forward.
I also look forward to being involved with AFP Ottawa and meeting some of the other members at upcoming events!
Angela Begin
Executive Director, OCH Foundation for Healthy Communities /Fondation LCO pour des communautés saines
As a newer Executive Director, learning the world of fundraising, I’m so grateful to be a recipient of the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund.
This opportunity allows me to pursue professional coaching to help me, and my organization, to grow and thrive
We invite interested candidates to share (by letter) how they would use the funds (up to $1500 each) towards a professional development objective of their choosing over the course of the year ahead.
Up to 3 recipients will be awarded this year.
To apply please send a letter of interest to secretariat@afpottawa.ca
Applications are now closed.
Stay tuned for Spring 2024 & the next call for applications!
Funding support available for flexible learning and professional development
Barbara McInnes (1943-2021) worked tirelessly over decades to enhance the culture of philanthropy in Ottawa, in Canada, and internationally.
During her 27 years as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, she developed new avenues and partnerships that enabled generous citizens to invest in their community.
She helped to steer the Community Foundations of Canada and the International Transatlantic Community Foundation Network and fostered numerous local foundations across the country.
Perhaps even more significant than her accolades and incredible career and service achievements, is how Barb inspired, supported and mentored people throughout her illustrious career.
AFP Ottawa is honoured to invite applications for the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund. The fund is designed to:
- provide bursaries and scholarships through the AFP Ottawa Chapter to new Executive Directors from underrepresented groups in Ottawa and from small NGOs and charities;
- support executive level mentorship within the profession, particularly for leaders from underrepresented groups; and
- encourage and promote diversity and inclusion in the fundraising profession in Ottawa.
We invite interested candidates to share (by letter) how they would use the funds (up to $1500 each) towards a professional development objective of their choosing over the course of the year ahead. Up to 3 recipients will be awarded this year.
To apply please send a letter of interest to secretariat@afpottawa.ca
Eligibility: Candidates need to meet one of the following three criteria:
- You are an ED/CEO of non-profit organization or charity in National Capital Region with annual revenues of less than $1M
- You are an ED/CEO of arts based non-profit or charity in National Capital Region
- You are an ED/CEO of non-profit organization or charity in National Capital Region from under-represented community (visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ people)
Please note that membership in AFP Ottawa is not a requirement of eligibility.
In addition to a bursary in the amount of up to $1,500, recipients will also receive an AFP Ottawa membership for 1 year, as well as free registration in Fundraising Day and the chapter’s professional development events throughout the year.
For more information please contact secretariat@afpottawa.ca
Patrick Newton Bondo: The first recipient of the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Fund
AFP Ottawa is delighted to announce that Patrick Newton Bondo, Chief Executive Officer/ Co-founder for grassroots non-profit, the Outreach Social Care Foundation, is the first recipient of the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Fund.
With this award, Patrick receives funding support from the chapter to participate in leadership programming at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. This will equip him to continue advancing his work to strengthen civil society and towards global sustainable development goals.
The Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project is designed to:
- provide bursaries and scholarships through the AFP Ottawa Chapter to new Executive Directors from underrepresented groups in Ottawa and from small NGOs and charities;
- support executive level mentorship within the profession, particularly for leaders from underrepresented groups; and
- encourage and promote diversity and inclusion in the fundraising profession in Ottawa.
“Patrick Newton Bondo truly exemplifies the values of the Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project and we are so pleased that he is the inaugural recipient. We look forward to working with Patrick throughout the year to champion diversity, inclusion and enhanced professional development in our sector,” says Kylie Patrick, President of the AFP Ottawa Chapter.
In addition to the bursary, recipients also receive an AFP Ottawa membership for 1 year, as well as free registration in Fundraising Day and the chapter’s professional development events throughout the year. The next intake period for this program will open in March 2023.
About Barbara McInnes
Barbara McInnes loved to dance but found that cancer was an unappealing and awkward partner. Early in the morning on July 1st, with a brilliant smile on her face, she took one last solo twirl and left cancer behind as she died peacefully at home in the arms of her daughters.
Barbara worked tirelessly over decades to enhance the culture of philanthropy in Ottawa, in Canada, and internationally. During her 27 years as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, she developed new avenues and partnerships that enabled generous citizens to invest in their community. She helped to steer the Community Foundations of Canada and the International Transatlantic Community Foundation Network and fostered numerous local foundations across the country.
Barbara provided leadership to such organizations as Carleton University, the Ottawa School of Art, the United Way of Ottawa, Shorefast Foundation, the Equality Fund, Telus Ottawa, Compassionate Ottawa, PAL Ottawa. Refugee 613 and more. For her exemplary leadership in the philanthropic community, she was invested to the Order of Canada in 2010 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from AFP Ottawa in June 2021.
Perhaps even more significant than her accolades and incredible career and service achievements, is how Barb inspired, supported and mentored people throughout her illustrious career.
The Barbara McInnes Executive Mentoring Project Fund will pay tribute to her legacy in fundraising and mentorship by:
- providing bursaries and scholarships through the AFP Ottawa Chapter to new Executive Directors from underrepresented groups in Ottawa and from small NGOs and charities;
- supporting executive level mentorship within the profession, particularly for leaders from underrepresented groups; and
- encouraging and promoting diversity and inclusion in the fundraising profession in Ottawa.
Those wishing to donate to the fund in honour of Barb are invited to do so here: https://afpcan.akaraisin.com/ui/BarbaraMcInnesFund. Charitable tax receipts will be provided by AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada.
Thank you for your generous support in honour of Barbara McInnes.
