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Dr. James Douglas Fleck

Post author By mturner
Post date June 21, 2016

Formal Education

Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration and Management), University of Western Ontario

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA, Finance), Harvard Business School

Professional, Consulting and Volunteer Experience by Sector

Professional, Consulting and Volunteer Experience by Sector

Private Sector
Fleck Manufacturing Inc., Founder, Chairman and CEO
CUC Ltd., Director and Executive Committee Member
Alias Research Inc., Chairman
ATI Technologies, Chairman
Promis Systems Corporation Ltd., Director
Certicom Inc., Director
Rogers Multimedia Ltd., Director
Zurich Insurance, Director
Travellers Insurance, Director
Channel 47 Inc., Director
Colonial Homes Ltd., Director
NGRAIN Corporation, Chairman

Public Sector
Member of the Federal Department of Transport Task Force
Executive Director and Member of the Committee on Government Productivity
CEO, Office of the Premier (Government of Ontario)
Secretary of Cabinet, Office of the Premier (Government of Ontario)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Tourism
Coordinator for Multilateral Trade Negotiations (Government of Ontario)
Member of the Federal International Trade Advisory Board
Chairman of the Minister’s Advisory Council for Arts and Culture

Education
Faculty Member, Harvard Business School
Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Administration Studies at York University
Visiting Professor, Keio University Business School
Visiting Professor, the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD)
Visiting Professor, University of Western Ontario
Visiting Professor of Canadian Studies, Business and Public Management, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
M. Wallace McCutcheon Professor Emeritus of Business Government Relations, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Member of the International Council of INSEAD
Council of Advisors, Canadian Institute of Advanced Research
Senior Fellow, Massey College
Chairman of the Board, University of Toronto Schools

Arts and Culture
Director and Treasurer, National Ballet of Canada
Chairman of the Board and President of the Art Gallery of Ontario
Trustee Emeritus, Art Gallery of Ontario Board of Trustees
Chair of the Canadian War Museum
Chair Canadian Museum of History
Founding President of the Power Plant, Contemporary Art at Harbourfront
Founder of the Toronto Harbourfront Centre’s Toronto Music Garden
Chairman of the Harbourfront Foundation
Chairman and Chair Emeritus of Council for Business and Arts (currently Business / Arts)
Chairman and CEO of Noah’s Flood Inc. (produced Benjamin Britten’s “Noyes Fludde” as Canada’s cultural contribution to the 50th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter)
Director of North York Symphony
Director of Toronto Free Theatre
Director of the Banff Centre
Chairman, Treasurer, and Director of Tennis Canada
Canada’s Representative to the International Tennis Federation

Non-Governmental Organizations
International President, Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
Founding Director of the Public Policy Forum
Director of the Institute for Research on Public Policy
Director Naples Council on World Affairs

Publications
Business Can Succeed!, Understanding the Political Environment (with A. Litvak Canada Publishing Corporation)
Canada Can Compete!, Strategic Management of the Canadian Industrial Portfolio (with J.R. D’Cruz, Institute for Research on Public Policy)
Yankee Canadians in the Global Economy: Strategic Management of U.S. Subsidiaries under Free Trade (with J.R. D’Cruz, National Centre for Management Research and Development, University of Western Ontario)
Co-author (with Professor D’Cruz) of several articles for the Business Quarterly, one of which, ”The Globalization of Manufacturing”, was the Touche Ross Award Winning Article 1987, and won the Silver medal in the Deloitte and Touche “Best of the Best” awards covering the first thirty years of the Business Quarterly

Recognitions
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal
Officer of the Order of Canada
Doctor of Law honoris causa, University of Toronto
Inducted into Canada’s Tennis Hall of Fame as a Builder
Queen’s 50th Anniversary Medal
Edmund C. Bovey Award for Leadership Support of the Arts
Angel Award for Philanthropy in the Arts, International Society of Performing Arts
Ramon John Hnatyshyn (RJH) Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts
Doctor of Sacred Letters honoris causa, University of Trinity College
Received the Public Policy Forum Testimonial Dinner Award for “Distinguished Service to Canada”
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Service
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Companion of the Order of Canada

Dr. James Douglas Fleck, C.C., DBA, LLD (hon), DSL (hon)

Strategic Advisor

James D. Fleck is a highly respected entrepreneur, business leader, public servant, scholar, and philanthropist whose support and stewardship has changed the face of Canada’s arts and culture scene. He is currently recognized as a preeminent philanthropist and supporter of Canadian nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions.

Jim’s professional experience spans diverse sectors and industries, providing him with a strong background in business management, board governance, and executive leadership. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario and he earned a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Harvard Business School as a Ford Foundation Fellow. After completing his education, Jim began his career by founding and serving as CEO and Chairman at Fleck Manufacturing Inc., which began as a small organization with fewer than 10 employees and grew, under Jim’s direction, into a large multi-million dollar corporation. Building on his early success, Jim went on to hold the title of Director or Chairman for a number of companies in telecommunications, computer software, semiconductors, technology, and insurance including ATI Technologies, Alias Research, Noma Industries Ltd., Rogers Multimedia Inc., and Zurich Life Insurance Company of Canada.

As a public servant, Jim served as Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Premier and Secretary of the Cabinet (Ontario), and he was appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Tourism. He was also responsible as Executive Director of the Committee on Government Productivity for the reorganization of the Ontario Government. Much of Jim’s efforts in these capacities was geared towards streamlining operations, providing strategic direction, and improving collaboration and cooperation between business and government. At the same time, Jim has applied his policy expertise to strengthen Canada’s independent think tanks and nongovernmental organizations such as the Public Policy Forum and the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Jim’s cross-sector experience demonstrates his ability to build relationships and bridge gulfs that can divide or pit public and private sectors against one another.

Jim’s distinguished experiences as a business leader and public servant combined with his academic achievements meant that he was uniquely suited for a long and fruitful career in academia serving as Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Visiting Professor at the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) and Keio University, Professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and York University where he was the founding Associate Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Studies (now the Schulich School of Business) and Director of the MBA and MPA programmes.

Owing to his deep respect for the arts as an indicator of a country’s quality of life and innovation, Jim has held many executive roles at leading Canadian nonprofit organizations over the years. In 1998, he chaired the first-ever Canadian Arts Summit, an annual event that continues to bring together Canada’s leading nonprofit executives, board members, and directors. He served as Chairman of Business for the Arts (currently Business / Arts) and was also Chairman of the Minister’s Advisory Council for Arts and Culture (Ontario). Other notable roles include President of the Art Gallery of Ontario Board of Trustees, founding President of the Power Plant at Harbourfront, and Chair to the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History (a Crown Corporation).

In addition to his executive leadership and management of nonprofit organizations and foundations, Jim has been widely recognized for cultivating Canada’s arts and culture sector as a philanthropist, collector, advocate, and fundraiser. He has generously provided resources and lent his expertise in support of the Arts Gallery of Ontario, the National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront, Tennis Canada, Soulpepper Theatre Company, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and Tafelmusik, among many others. His contributions to Canadian cultural life and arts organizations and institutions has resulted in a number of awards and honours, including being appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada in 1997, and recently promoted in 2015 to Companion of the Order of Canada.

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Bryan Hulscher

Post author By mturner
Post date June 9, 2016

Associate

Bryan Hulscher brings nearly two decades of high-impact skillful relationship building to nurture alliances, successfully drive revenue, foster collaboration, and effectively communicate mission-critical goals to align stakeholder values. He has achieved fund development success in Direct Marketing and Annual Giving, Major and Principal Gifts, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Volunteer Management, International Development and Foundation Management, while serving The Rotary Foundation, YMCA of the USA, Motorola Solutions Foundation, U.S. Peace Corps (Botswana), and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Valparaiso University, has achieved fundraising certificates from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Veritus Group Academy, and attended Cambridge University where he was in the International Studies Program.

Area of Expertise:
Bryan’s predominant expertise is in Major and Principal Gifts.

Experience:
Education, Arts & Culture, International Development, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Fundraising Must Have:
A donor-centric approach that focuses on donors and provides them with intentional and personalized experiences that inspire ongoing support.

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Charmain Emerson

Post author By mturner
Post date May 25, 2016

Associate

A seasoned professional, Charmain Emerson helps people realize their real story. She strives to empower authenticity and inclusivity to drive economic opportunities. She is a passionate communications leader/strategist with lived experience and professional expertise that have organically extended into facilitating community consultations, DEI board governance, stakeholder relations, brand reputation management, and media relations.

Charmain co-founded the Black Opportunity Fund, a charitable organization creating economic and social change across Canada, and through her own agency she has advised some of Canada’s leading corporations as well as vital public sector organizations serving Canada’s most vulnerable citizens. Clients and colleagues describe her as an energetic and motivational collaborator, and problem solver who is committed to delivering positive outcomes.

Entering the field as a broadcast journalist with the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), Rogers and Global, Charmain later served as the Legislative Communications Advisor for the Minister of Culture and Communications Ontario and held Director of Communications roles for multiple for and nonprofit entities, including the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Charmain volunteers extensively serving on the Board of Canada’s fastest-growing hospital network, Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Canada’s iconic Soulpepper Theatre Company, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

A graduate of McMaster University, Charmain holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts, English and Humanities.

Area of Expertise:
Charmain’s predominant expertise is Donor and Constituent Engagement. She also excels in Board Training Management and Governance and Project Management.

Experience:
Arts and Culture, Education, Community Based Membership and Advocacy, and Healthcare

Fundraising Must Have:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Governance

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Roger Ali

Post author By mturner
Post date April 26, 2016

Senior Associate

With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Roger D. Ali is a seasoned professional with deep and broad experience as a fundraising executive, administrator, and consultant, committed to the industry and the discipline, as exemplified by his recent election as the Chair-Elect of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global.

Roger is a major gifts strategist with a proven track record of leading teams and comprehensive fundraising and marketing programs to raise $120 million+, including several capital and endowment campaigns. Some of his previous experience has included: President & CEO, Niagara Health Foundation, Vice President, Development, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Executive Director, Bishop Strathan School Foundation.

Roger also holds a Chartered Director (C. Dir) designation in Governance from the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University; an MBA from Athabasca University as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Administration and Management and is a Certified Fundraising Executive since 2000. He has continued executive level education at Harvard and Stanford Universities, and is the past President of the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter, where he was awarded the Recipient of Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017.

Area of Expertise:
Roger’s predominant expertise is in Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning. He is adept and demonstrates expertise is in Board Training, Management and Governance, and Major and Principal, Planned and Legacy Gifts.

Experience:
Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Fundraising Must Have:
A well-written plan to guide your fundraising efforts with staff and volunteers.

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Julia B Reed

Post author By mturner
Post date February 22, 2016

Executive Associate

With more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Julia Beatrice “JB” Reed, Esq., MBA specializes in Interim Program Management. Throughout a career characterized by executive management and entrepreneurial experience she has translated the visions of community, business, faith-based, and government leaders into fully functioning non-profit agencies designed to meet the needs of underserved populations. Central to her success is a highly effective combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge in the areas of strategic planning, business development, partnership development, revenue generation/management, financial management, legal and contract compliance/interpretation, and written and oral presentations.

Special strengths include mentorship that empowers leaders of start-up organizations in such diverse arenas as social services, health profession education, community development, and religious organizations. In addition to her work with start-ups, she has extensive experience transforming programs and services within firmly established non-profit and government agencies. JB most recently participated in the restructuring and implementation of the grant making process for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Additional experience includes Chief of National Programs and Chief Operating Officer, The Center for Leadership Innovation; Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, the Greater Richmond Area Higher Education Consortium, Inc; and Staff Attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

JB Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government from Ohio Wesleyan University; a Jurist Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School; and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association.

Area of Expertise: JB’s core expertise is in Interim Program Management.

Sector Experience: Education, Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy. JB has considerable expertise in the areas of primary and secondary education, healthcare education, community-based advocacy, and faith-based organizations.

Fundraising Must Have: Collaboration, creativity, mission- focus, and sustainability.