Online PFC Members & Funders

Family Foundations Affinity Group Meeting

24 October 2025 / Registration Open

Speaker: Mike Prosserman – Board Chair, Acorn Seed Foundation

Family foundations strike a balance between personal relationships and public responsibility. As organizations grow, challenges emerge in defining values that honor family legacy and respond to community needs. This session explores ways to engage family members, set boundaries, and create expectations for both internal cohesion and external accountability. It will also discuss preparing those working with community partners—especially through anti-racism and bias training—for equitable interactions. Moderated by Mike Prosserman, attendees can reflect, share, and learn about legacy, power-sharing, and public engagement. 

If you are a pre-existing member of this group, you can expect to receive a calendar invitation.

If you are interested in joining this initiative, please visit our website to learn more.

Questions? Email Andre.

Andre Williams

Programs Coordinator

Andre has six years of experience in social innovation. His expertise lies in qualitative data analysis, strategic storytelling, and driving social justice initiatives.

Andre Williams took on a program support role during his time at inPath, a training hub dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through the arts. He spearheaded publications, engagement strategies, and research projects for nonprofits, showcasing his ability to lead and deliver results.

With a background in urbanism, his passion for creating inclusive public spaces was evident in his contributions to design, research, public engagement, and creative direction in collaboration with project managers and local communities.

Additionally, his work as a steering committee member with Concordia University’s Shift Centre for Social Transformation has been instrumental in supporting philanthropic initiatives. He has an eye for reviewing grant applications, budget allocations, and overall governance.
Land acknowledgement:

Andre Williams has called Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) home for the last 10 years. Tiohtià:ke has long been a meeting place for various Indigenous nations, including the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk) Nation, who are part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) is also home to a diverse urban Indigenous population, including members of the Anishinaabeg, Huron-Wendat, and Inuit communities, among others.

Andre remains committed to systemic change and holds himself accountable to continue learning from and serving Indigenous communities.