Potentia Human Resources is thrilled to partner with the Central Okanagan Foundation (COF) to recruit their next Chief Executive Officer; a collaborative, optimistic leader who empowers people and builds strong, engaged teams.<\/span><\/span>
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COF is entering an exciting period: the Board is aligned and engaged, the staff team is dedicated, and the organization has a strong platform of resources and relationships. COF is poised to accelerate its impact and seeks a leader who can elevate culture, strengthen teamwork, and unlock the Foundationâs full potential.<\/span><\/span>
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For more than four decades, the Central Okanagan Foundation has served as a philanthropic leader dedicated to strengthening the region through community investment, partnership, and responsible stewardship. COF fuels bold philanthropy, stronger communities, and lasting change. They believe philanthropy isnât just about funding programs, itâs about dismantling systemic barriers, investing in lasting solutions, and ensuring resources reach those leading real impact.<\/span><\/span>
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Why Join COF?<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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A Foundation Positioned for Acceleration<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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COF is intentionally elevating the CEO role and is ready to empower a leader who can drive strategic expansion, greater visibility, and deeper community impact.<\/span><\/span>
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All the Right Pieces Are in Place<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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With an experienced team, a committed Board, solid infrastructure, and a clear vision, COF offers an exceptional platform for a leader ready to guide the organization into its next chapter.<\/span><\/span>
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Major Opportunities for Growth<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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From major gift development and campaign planning to raising COFâs profile, the CEO will shape initiatives that expand the Foundationâs ability to support local charities.<\/span><\/span>
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A Lifestyle Advantage<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Located in beautiful Kelowna, BC, the role combines meaningful leadership with an outstanding quality of life.<\/span><\/span>
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead strategies to grow assets, cultivate strong donor relationships, and expand COFâs ability to support local charities at a time when community needs continue to rise. With strategic priorities focused on building a strong foundation, enhancing communication and connection and growing community impact, the incoming CEO will have the following key responsibilities.<\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Leadership, Governance & Strategic Direction:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Provide human centered leadership that empowers staff and strengthens team alignment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/li> Foster a supportive, connected, and collaborative organizational culture.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Lead strategic planning and execution with a mindset of possibility and long\-term impact.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Leverage the Community Foundations of Canada network for best practices and innovative ideas.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Report regularly to the Board on progress toward strategic goals and advise on organizational affairs.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Represent COF with professionalism, authenticity, and optimism across the community.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>Organizational & Operational Management:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient program delivery and excellent donor and community service.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Strengthen internal systems, reducing bottlenecks and distributing responsibilities appropriately across the team.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Ensure strong compliance and lead ongoing policy development.<\/span><\/span>
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People & Culture Leadership:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Build and sustain a collaborative, high\-performing workplace culture.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Coach, develop, and evaluate staff, ensuring clear expectations and meaningful support.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Foster social innovation, a mindset of possibility, accountability, and shared success.<\/span><\/span>
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Financial Stewardship & Risk Management:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Lead the development and management of the organizational budget.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Monitor the performance of the investment portfolio to ensure prudent stewardship of endowed funds and other assets.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Identify and assess risks, opportunities, and emerging issues affecting the organization.<\/span><\/span>
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Fund Development & Community Engagement:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Lead fund development strategies that increase COFâs assets and long\-term sustainability.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Build authentic relationships with donors, prospective donors, financial advisors, and community partners.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Brings an entrepreneurial approach to identifying, securing, and delivering project\-based revenue opportunities.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Develop and implement fundraising campaigns, major gift strategies, fund management processes, and donor stewardship plans.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Lead signature events and guide media relations, digital engagement, and public messaging.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li> Ensure grantmaking is strategic, responsive, and aligned with community needs.<\/span><\/span>
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