Executive Director Elevation Program

FuseSocial is committed to assisting executive directors (EDs) improve internal governance structures, more effectively lead change management and implement more efficient organizational operations.

Our Executive Director Elevation program enhances the capacity of EDs through:

Executive Director Mentorship
Executive Director Roundtables

Executive Director Mentorship

With a peer support model as the foundation for this program, our Executive Director Mentorship provides safe and non-judgemental environment to those navigating this unique and challenging role as an Executive Director. Matching participant’s strengths and goals allows for a meaningful and effective mentoring relationship. Pairs are responsible for setting meeting times and locations, identifying priority areas for discussion and deciding on how they wish to work with one another, creating a collaborative and engaging environment for the duration of the mentorship.

Contact us if you are interested in becoming a
Mentor or a Mentee!

Executive Director Roundtables

Being an Executive Director is a BIG job. Our Executive Director Roundtables are held monthly and offer a safe place for our sector’s ED’s and CEOs to gather, share successes and challenges and create connection through networking.

Our ED Roundtables are held the fsecond Tuesday of every month.

Congratulations to the 2016 Recipients!

Heart Award Winners Announced

(Fort McMurray, Alberta, May 18, 2016) – The Heart Awards Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2016 Heart Awards.
Even though we cannot be together for this celebration, we wanted to recognize and congratulate the exceptional work these individuals and groups contribute to the community of Wood Buffalo. The Heart Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the non- profit sector in the Region of Wood Buffalo in six categories.

Board Leadership – Paul McWilliams
Nominated by: Arianna Johnson

This award recognizes exemplary leadership at the non-profit board level.

Community Impact – Fort Chip Animal Rescue Society
Nominated by: Jennifer Best

This award recognizes the impact a non-profit organization has made in the broader community, resulting in clear and measurable change

Executive Leadership – Chantal Beaver
Nominated by: Alison Rinas

This award recognizes exemplary leadership at the nonprofit senior leader level

Newcomer Engagement – Suma Jose
Nominated by: Alex Tarasenco

This award celebrates people who are new to the region but quickly support non-profit organizations through their outstanding leadership, commitment and volunteer work. They have a passion for community involvement and are a tremendous advocate for the non-profit sector.

Social Prosperity – Alan Roberts
Nominated by: Rolando Inzunza

This award recognizes significant contributions to the community including financial contributions, volunteer support and in-kind services targeted at helping one or more non-profit community organizations achieve greater sustainability.

Volunteerism – Aiman Naeem
Nominated by: Adrienne Norris

This award celebrates people who invest in their communities and inspire others through their outstanding volunteer work.

“Tonight we were supposed to have our awards ceremony and celebrate the commitment that so many make to the social profit sector in our Region” said Bonnah Carey, Chief Social Entrepreneur at FuseSocial and member of the Heart Awards Committee. “We wanted to announce the winners and appreciate all of these exemplary leaders who contribute in amazing ways to make Fort McMurray the best place in the world to call home,” said Carey. “During this difficult time celebrating these remarkable individuals has even more meaning.”

A big thank you to our sponsors – Suncor, Syncrude, Hedco, ATB Financial, Shell Canada, RBC Royal Bank, and Fort McMurray United Way.