
Using a business model, fostered a “for profit” mindset in a not for profit environment by ensuring a diverse Board of Trustees was in place, creating a donor centric organizational structure, developing solid systems & processes and recruiting a skilled team to build what has become one of Edmonton’s leading charities; successfully managed donor and stakeholder relationships and the disbursement of funds raised through a multi-million dollar capital campaign to build the city’s first children’s hospital; increased annual Foundation revenues from under $1 million to over $12 million; completed an aggressive five year strategic plan to raise $20 million annually.

Regarded, nationally and internationally, as a leader in establishing a corporate charitable foundation and related strategic community relations programming for a large telecommunications company.
An experienced facilitator of the Predictable Futures Pathway to Success process, Dianne helps business families navigate through confusion and conflicts often faced as they work toward developing a seamless succession plan. Her strong background in “soft skill” development helps strengthen relationships within the business family unit, while her solid business generalist experience helps ensure the company is poised for continued success.
Designed and implemented the first corporate volunteer program in Canada.
Successfully managed a capital campaign to build the first of three new YMCA facilities in Edmonton.
Helped raise over $100 million to benefit a number of non-profit organizations in Alberta.
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