Careers at PFC Join a group of impactful leaders, working together for the common good. Careers Why work with us About PFC Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) is a national charitable organization that strengthens philanthropy. Our team supports and develops partnerships with its diverse membership of Canadian foundations and funders, and collaborates with civil society, business, and government to advance the common good. JOIN THE TEAM Take part in change, join the PFC team Discover our vacant positions and apply now. Board Directors, Philanthropic Foundations Canada / Volunteer To: Members of Philanthropic Foundations Canada From: Patty Faith, Chair of the Board and Nominating Committee Re: Call for Nominations to the PFC Board of Directors […] OUR VALUES We work together for the common good Join PFC in contributing to the progress of Canada’s philanthropic foundations and funders, where your ethics align with your work efforts. We are the ideal organization for those who want to participate in something bigger than themselves and believe in turning their compassion into action. With your help, our values-driven team partakes in a wide array of sector-building activities to advance the common good. Inclusivity As a charitable organization with a mission to advance a just, equitable and sustainable world, it’s important to us to prioritize a diverse staff team. Passionate PFC is the safe space for your social impact passions to thrive. Committed We encourage innovation and collaboration both within the organization and with our vast network of philanthropic organizations and non-profit and charitable sector leaders. Join us Meet the team Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc has been President & CEO of Philanthropic Foundations Canada since July 2019. He is energized by foundations working together to strengthen the common good. Prior to PFC, Jean-Marc led a renewal process of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest national organization of Canadian researchers and scholars as its Executive Director. Over a 25 year career, he has served with the UN, NGOs and the Canadian Government in responding to global humanitarian disasters and development challenges. As CUSO Executive Director, he led a merger with VSO-Canada, and he was the first Executive Director of Global Call for Climate Action, a cross-sector civil society initiative supporting transformational change to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Born in Manitoba, raised in Quebec, educated in BC and Ontario, he holds an MA in Political Sciences and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto. Aviv Milgram Director, Member Engagement & Communications Aviv Milgram Director, Member Engagement & Communications Aviv joined our team in January 2023 to lead PFC’s integrated member engagement and communications strategies and activities, in support of its advocacy, collaboration, and learning goals. Coming from a background in both the philanthropic and non-profit sectors, Aviv’s experiences range from grants management and operations to directing strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Her involvement has spanned from national philanthropy addressing community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation, and climate change, to local Montreal-based arts, culture, and heritage work in the museum sphere. Aviv holds a BA from McGill University and an MA in Religion in Global Politics from SOAS, University of London. Erika Miller Program Coordinator Erika Miller Program Coordinator Erika is a trilingual development professional, dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations to improve their operations, communications, and processes for maximum impact. Her love for travel, adventure, and the outdoors has taken her to many corners of the world and inspired her to be an active agent of change. She is a reliable team player and a leader with great initiative and grit. Erika graduated with a BA in Global Development from Queen’s University where she was involved with the Dunnin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre and was an avid athlete. Before working at PFC, she was the Director of a small non-profit on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, a place she made her second home for over a decade. Erin Matheson Executive Coordinator Erin Matheson Executive Coordinator Erin has spent her career working in philanthropy and government. Passionate about working with community-based organizations, she managed an Irish cultural non-profit for many years, which allowed her to support the community in which she was raised. More recently, she worked with healthcare and education non-profit groups. As Executive Coordinator, Erin supports the team in achieving the goals identified in its strategic framework by developing and implementing crucial structures for collaboration within the organization. She is a proud mother of three daughters, dedicated friend and family member, and enjoys sharing her love of baking with those around her. Inès Chaâlala Director, Learning and Partnerships Inès Chaâlala Director, Learning and Partnerships Inès is the Director of Learning and Partnerships at Philanthropic Foundations Canada and leads the development and implementation of PFC’s learning agenda and related strategic partnerships. Before working at PFC, Ines held several positions at the United Nations and civil society organizations in Canada and globally. During most of her 15+ years career, Ines has been building bridges and strengthening collaborations and partnerships through capacity-building and knowledge mobilization, designing and facilitating peer-to-peer learning programs and communities of practice, developing tools and resources and engaging with a wide array of actors – nationally and internationally – including with governments, civil society organizations and the private sector. Some of her issues of expertise include environmental policy and governance, innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable development, civic engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion and cross-sectoral collaborations to help solve major societal challenges. From the Blog Oct 14 Amplifying Philanthropic Positive Impact / 5 mins read Read More Liza Goulet Director, Member Relations and Research Liza Goulet Director, Member Relations and Research Liza is Director of Member Relations & Research. In this role she is responsible for member relationship strategies and management, as well sector research on topics of interest to members in philanthropy, foundation management and grant making practice. Her career has spanned the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Early in her career she worked in Africa with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as Coordinator of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives which focused on Rwandan women and children. She was Managing Director of The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children and then researcher at the Senate of Canada working on the promotion, ratification, and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Liza has a BA in Communications and a bilingual graduate degree in International Development and Cooperation from the University of Ottawa, and has completed PhD courses at the University of Victoria in BC. Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP® PFC-PhiLab Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philanthropy and Public Policy Philanthropic Foundations Canada/Philab Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP® PFC-PhiLab Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philanthropy and Public Policy Philanthropic Foundations Canada/Philab Michele is a philanthropic practitioner and researcher. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, School of Management, where she studied the roles and experiences of foundation professionals. The research drew together a conceptual framework of the professional from the study of professions and highlighted the entry to exit of CEO experiences in UK family foundations. She also is an instructor in the Nonprofit Management Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University and researches critical pedagogies for teaching nonprofit management. Michele received her MA in International Studies and Diplomacy at the University of London, SOAS exploring US public diplomacy and soft power. Michele’s philanthropic experience includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Social Venture Partners Calgary, Trico Charitable Foundation, and the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good. She obtained her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation in 2016 and is a member of the Global Philanthropy Advisory Group with the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP). She produces the Women in Philanthropy podcast and offers advisory services to individuals, couples, and family foundations. She resides in London, UK. Sara Krynitzki Director, Public Affairs and Research Sara Krynitzki Director, Public Affairs and Research Sara has spent over 20 years leading non-profit initiatives across Canada. She began her career in fundraising, has worked on Parliament Hill, and for over eight years managed community initiatives and granting for one of Canada’s largest community foundations, allocating millions of dollars annually, and connecting philanthropy to the greatest needs to tackle inequity. As Director of Public Affairs and Research, Sara guides PFC’s thought-leadership, advocacy agenda, research, and public relations activities to foster good public policies for the sector and to advance impactful, forward-thinking philanthropy. She has a BA in Political Studies from Trent University and a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University. Having lived in several communities across Canada and internationally, Sara is now based in Toronto with her husband and three children. From the Blog Jan 24 New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know / 4 mins read Read More Jan 12 The government’s draft guidelines for granting to non-qualified donees – provide your feedback / 9 mins read Read More Jun 21 Policy Update / 5 mins read Read More Benoît Charlebois Consultant, Engagement and Communications Benoît Charlebois Consultant, Engagement and Communications Benefits What we bring to the table We know the greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, minds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from communities underrepresented in philanthropy. 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Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc Mangin President & CEO Jean-Marc has been President & CEO of Philanthropic Foundations Canada since July 2019. He is energized by foundations working together to strengthen the common good. Prior to PFC, Jean-Marc led a renewal process of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest national organization of Canadian researchers and scholars as its Executive Director. Over a 25 year career, he has served with the UN, NGOs and the Canadian Government in responding to global humanitarian disasters and development challenges. As CUSO Executive Director, he led a merger with VSO-Canada, and he was the first Executive Director of Global Call for Climate Action, a cross-sector civil society initiative supporting transformational change to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Born in Manitoba, raised in Quebec, educated in BC and Ontario, he holds an MA in Political Sciences and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto.
Aviv Milgram Director, Member Engagement & Communications Aviv Milgram Director, Member Engagement & Communications Aviv joined our team in January 2023 to lead PFC’s integrated member engagement and communications strategies and activities, in support of its advocacy, collaboration, and learning goals. Coming from a background in both the philanthropic and non-profit sectors, Aviv’s experiences range from grants management and operations to directing strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Her involvement has spanned from national philanthropy addressing community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation, and climate change, to local Montreal-based arts, culture, and heritage work in the museum sphere. Aviv holds a BA from McGill University and an MA in Religion in Global Politics from SOAS, University of London.
Erika Miller Program Coordinator Erika Miller Program Coordinator Erika is a trilingual development professional, dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations to improve their operations, communications, and processes for maximum impact. Her love for travel, adventure, and the outdoors has taken her to many corners of the world and inspired her to be an active agent of change. She is a reliable team player and a leader with great initiative and grit. Erika graduated with a BA in Global Development from Queen’s University where she was involved with the Dunnin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre and was an avid athlete. Before working at PFC, she was the Director of a small non-profit on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, a place she made her second home for over a decade.
Erin Matheson Executive Coordinator Erin Matheson Executive Coordinator Erin has spent her career working in philanthropy and government. Passionate about working with community-based organizations, she managed an Irish cultural non-profit for many years, which allowed her to support the community in which she was raised. More recently, she worked with healthcare and education non-profit groups. As Executive Coordinator, Erin supports the team in achieving the goals identified in its strategic framework by developing and implementing crucial structures for collaboration within the organization. She is a proud mother of three daughters, dedicated friend and family member, and enjoys sharing her love of baking with those around her.
Inès Chaâlala Director, Learning and Partnerships Inès Chaâlala Director, Learning and Partnerships Inès is the Director of Learning and Partnerships at Philanthropic Foundations Canada and leads the development and implementation of PFC’s learning agenda and related strategic partnerships. Before working at PFC, Ines held several positions at the United Nations and civil society organizations in Canada and globally. During most of her 15+ years career, Ines has been building bridges and strengthening collaborations and partnerships through capacity-building and knowledge mobilization, designing and facilitating peer-to-peer learning programs and communities of practice, developing tools and resources and engaging with a wide array of actors – nationally and internationally – including with governments, civil society organizations and the private sector. Some of her issues of expertise include environmental policy and governance, innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable development, civic engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion and cross-sectoral collaborations to help solve major societal challenges. From the Blog Oct 14 Amplifying Philanthropic Positive Impact / 5 mins read Read More
Liza Goulet Director, Member Relations and Research Liza Goulet Director, Member Relations and Research Liza is Director of Member Relations & Research. In this role she is responsible for member relationship strategies and management, as well sector research on topics of interest to members in philanthropy, foundation management and grant making practice. Her career has spanned the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Early in her career she worked in Africa with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as Coordinator of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives which focused on Rwandan women and children. She was Managing Director of The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children and then researcher at the Senate of Canada working on the promotion, ratification, and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Liza has a BA in Communications and a bilingual graduate degree in International Development and Cooperation from the University of Ottawa, and has completed PhD courses at the University of Victoria in BC.
Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP® PFC-PhiLab Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philanthropy and Public Policy Philanthropic Foundations Canada/Philab Michele Fugiel Gartner, PhD, CAP® PFC-PhiLab Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philanthropy and Public Policy Philanthropic Foundations Canada/Philab Michele is a philanthropic practitioner and researcher. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, School of Management, where she studied the roles and experiences of foundation professionals. The research drew together a conceptual framework of the professional from the study of professions and highlighted the entry to exit of CEO experiences in UK family foundations. She also is an instructor in the Nonprofit Management Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University and researches critical pedagogies for teaching nonprofit management. Michele received her MA in International Studies and Diplomacy at the University of London, SOAS exploring US public diplomacy and soft power. Michele’s philanthropic experience includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Social Venture Partners Calgary, Trico Charitable Foundation, and the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good. She obtained her Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation in 2016 and is a member of the Global Philanthropy Advisory Group with the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP). She produces the Women in Philanthropy podcast and offers advisory services to individuals, couples, and family foundations. She resides in London, UK.
Sara Krynitzki Director, Public Affairs and Research Sara Krynitzki Director, Public Affairs and Research Sara has spent over 20 years leading non-profit initiatives across Canada. She began her career in fundraising, has worked on Parliament Hill, and for over eight years managed community initiatives and granting for one of Canada’s largest community foundations, allocating millions of dollars annually, and connecting philanthropy to the greatest needs to tackle inequity. As Director of Public Affairs and Research, Sara guides PFC’s thought-leadership, advocacy agenda, research, and public relations activities to foster good public policies for the sector and to advance impactful, forward-thinking philanthropy. She has a BA in Political Studies from Trent University and a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University. Having lived in several communities across Canada and internationally, Sara is now based in Toronto with her husband and three children. From the Blog Jan 24 New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know / 4 mins read Read More Jan 12 The government’s draft guidelines for granting to non-qualified donees – provide your feedback / 9 mins read Read More Jun 21 Policy Update / 5 mins read Read More
Jan 24 New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know / 4 mins read Read More
Jan 12 The government’s draft guidelines for granting to non-qualified donees – provide your feedback / 9 mins read Read More
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