Meet Tal

CFO
(AKA FINANCIAL WIZARD)

Tal is our numbers-cruncher. He’s uber-creative and probably knows more about Excel than pretty much anyone.

He uses pivot tables to tell stories, and takes care of financial planning, management, and analysis. He oversees and supports the team with all things financial.

Fueled by: Iron-strong loyalty to the cause of helping non-profits

Credentials: Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting Major, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Advanced Certificate in Auditing

Meet Gates

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
(AKA MONEY MAESTRO)

With 20+ years of experience spanning entertainment, distribution, real estate, and investment banking, Gates knows how to make the numbers dance. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he brings top-tier skills in accounting, financial reporting, strategic planning, and financial modeling to the table. His superpowers? Risk management, budgeting, financial planning, and keeping operations on point.

Fueled by: A passion for helping others thrive, Gates masterfully manages finances and crunches numbers with precision!

Credentials: CFA, Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Finance & Management Information Systems

Meet Lynette

HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
(AKA THE PEOPLE PERSON)

Lynette brings over 10 years of HR management experience across diverse industries, making her an invaluable addition to our team.

She’s a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and common sense, with a passion for solving employment challenges. Her enthusiasm for HR is matched only by her interest in current affairs, which she leverages to offer practical, insightful recommendations.

Fueled by: The knowledge that her work helps both employers and employees thrive.

Credentials: Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

Meet Jenna

Director of Grant Services
(AKA Quality Quarterback)

Jenna leads with clarity, strategy, and steady direction. As Director of Grant Services, she oversees our grant work from end to end, ensuring every application is thoughtful, compliant, and aligned with long-term funding goals. From strengthening complex proposals and budgets to mentoring our Grant Development Specialists, she keeps strategy sharp and projects moving seamlessly. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development leadership, Jenna has helped secure more than $1.5 million in funding and supported campaigns exceeding $1 million annually. She’s known for seeing challenges from multiple angles and bringing both creativity and rigor to every solution.

Fueled by: A deep belief in advocating for meaningful causes and helping strong missions secure the support they deserve.

Credentials: M.A. in History (University of Guelph), B.A. in History & Women’s Studies (Wilfrid Laurier University), and Raiser’s Edge Fundamentals Certified.

Meet Sari

Customer Success Manager
(AKA CONNECTION CURATOR)

Sari acts as the bridge between clients and the grant team, making sure every organization feels supported, understood, and guided throughout the funding journey. With a sharp strategic mind and a naturally people-first approach, she knows how to ask the right questions, uncover the “why,” and turn conversations into meaningful momentum.

With 25 years of agency experience across industries including nonprofit, education, health and wellness, and ecommerce, Sari brings both perspective and calm confidence to every client relationship. Her love of travel and human connection fuels the way she works. She’s endlessly curious about people, their stories, and the causes that drive them.

Fueled by: Coffee, chocolate, travel, and a relentless curiosity about people and what brings them together.

Credentials: B.Comm in Marketing from Concordia University, plus 25+ years leading client service and strategy for major brands and nonprofit organizations.

Meet Jessica

Customer Success Manager
(AKA CONNECTION CATALYST)

Jessica turns empathy into action. As the bridge between clients and our Grant Development team, she ensures every partnership runs smoothly, from onboarding to strategy sessions to impact reporting. She brings structure, insight, and genuine care to every interaction, transforming goals into results that matter. With roots in the nonprofit world and a background in education, Jessica thrives where people and purpose meet. She’s a natural connector, warm, attentive, and endlessly curious about what helps missions grow stronger. Beyond work, you’ll find her volunteering with organizations that support women and seniors or finding new ways to give back to her community.

Fueled by: Genuine connection, collaboration, and helping great causes grow stronger.

Credentials: Master of Arts in Education, plus years of experience supporting Jewish nonprofit organizations and community programs in Montreal.

Meet Mahek

Senior Grant Development Specialist
(AKA STRATEGIC STORYSCULPTOR)

Mahek speaks both human and data fluently. With 11+ years in health research, digital innovation, and evaluation, she’s helped organizations raise over $4M by combining evidence with narrative and strategy with soul. Whether she’s translating clinical data into funder-friendly language or mapping out a program from scratch, Mahek brings clarity, precision, and a big-picture lens.

Fueled by: Relentless curiosity and a rock-solid belief that smart ideas deserve to be funded.

Credentials: MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and a decade-plus of experience in program design, grant strategy, and health impact storytelling.

Meet Aycha

TRANSLATOR
(AKA COMMUNICATION CONNOISSEUR)

Aycha gives a voice to organizations, small and large, in any language. She translates, writes, edits, and consults to create your unique Voice.

A voice that tells your mission to the world.

Fueled by: A passion for building a better world, one word at a time

Credentials: Master's in Conflict Studies and Translation

Meet Emily

Grant Research Specialist
(AKA DATABASE DIGGER)

Emily started out as a globe-trotting volunteer, spending her summers in Ecuador, Peru, China — and eventually turned her love of helping others into a career in research and nonprofit grant strategy.

Today, she’s our go-to for uncovering the right funding opportunities and is known for connecting the dots others miss. With a researcher’s mindset and a strategist’s eye, Emily digs deep into funder databases, uncovers aligned opportunities, and builds smart, targeted grant strategies that move missions forward.

Fueled by: That “aha” moment when research meets purpose — and the funding follows.

Credentials: MSc in Management (Concordia University), plus deep experience in academic research, nonprofit planning, and community building.

Meet Serena

Grant Development Specialist
(AKA STORYTELLING STRATEGIST)

Serena has a sixth sense for story. With over 7 years in the nonprofit space and a Master’s in Communications, she knows how to dig deep, find the golden thread, and translate a vision into something funders can't look away from. Her work spans women’s rights, housing security, and Jewish history — all viewed through a powerful social justice lens.

Fueled by: Stories that matter, voices that need to be heard, and communities that lift each other up.

Credentials: MA in Communications (Concordia University), 7+ years of nonprofit experience, and a track record of translating impact into funding.

Meet Priya

Grant Development Specialist
(AKA IMPACT ARCHITECT)

From compliance to strategy, Priya’s done it all. Her background in biotechnology and grant review gives her a razor-sharp eye for detail — and her calm, collected energy makes even the most complex grants feel doable. Off the clock, Priya enjoys cooking, reading about psychology, and dreaming up her next travel plan.

Fueled by: A deep desire to help good people do great work, and meaningful projects get the support they need.

Credentials: BSc in Biotechnology (Panjab University), Postgrad in Biotech & Genomics (Concordia), and deep roots in grant compliance and review.

Meet Lydia

Grant Development Specialist
(AKA CAUSE CONNECTOR)

Lydia turns insight into impact through story. As a Grant Development Specialist, she weaves together client vision, funder priorities, and lived experience to craft proposals that feel authentic, grounded, and compelling. She brings heart and clarity to every narrative, ensuring each application reflects both mission and measurable impact. With a background in international development and anthropology, Lydia approaches grant writing through a strong social justice lens. She has supported organizations focused on renewable energy, education, sustainability, and human rights, including advocacy work in Guatemala. Her work is shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a deep respect for the communities behind every proposal.

Fueled by: Human connection, social justice, and the belief that strong stories can move resources where they matter most.

Credentials: Background in International Development Studies and Anthropology, with experience in grant writing and reporting.

Meet Angie

Client Engagement Specialist & Executive Assistant to the CEO
(AKA VALUE VISIONARY)

Angie is the steady bridge between vision and execution. She supports the leadership team while keeping clients connected, informed, and empowered. With a marketing brain and a heart for service, she brings a creative spark to everything she does — whether she’s crafting a client email, designing workflows, or untangling a tech issue with a smile.

Fueled by: A drive to serve with clarity, creativity, and purpose — making things better for the people she works with and the people they work for.

Credentials: Bachelor’s in Marketing (Enderun Colleges), plus experience across executive support, digital marketing, and brand operations.

Meet Sarvesh

Graphic Designer (AKA art ninja)

Sarvesh has a knack for crafting designs that make foundations go “whoa!".

His magic touch will transform your flyers, brochures, slide decks, proposals, and more.

Fueled by: Enabling do-gooders to keep humanity alive and kicking

Credentials: MBA, Diploma in Multimedia

Meet Matthew

Senior Grant Development Specialist
(AKA STRATEGY STEWARD)

Matthew leads grant strategies with clarity and care. As a Senior Grant Development Specialist, he guides organizations through the full grant lifecycle, from research and proposal development to funder relationships and reporting, ensuring each submission is both compliant and purpose-driven. With over 15 years of experience in grant writing and nonprofit development, Matthew is known for his organized approach, sharp attention to detail, and steady leadership. He also enjoys mentoring team members and believes thoughtful strategy can create lasting impact.

Fueled by: A deep belief that good work deserves strong support, and that funding can be a powerful tool for meaningful change.

Credentials: 15 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and nonprofit development. Background in Sociology and MS Communications from Carleton University.