In This Newsletter:
- Please take our short survey!
- Welcoming new Board Member, David Hearn
- Save the date- February 21st for our first official event of 2025!
FINAL CALL to Help Shape The Institute’s Future Programming!
Please take 10-15 minutes to complete our survey and share your insights. Whether you’re a local resident, nonprofit leader, philanthropist, business leader, or municipal representative, your input will ensure The Institute continues to reflect and serve the needs of Southern Georgian Bay.
The Institute is a reflection of all of us—our collective wisdom and efforts to create a resilient, equitable, and sustainable region. Your voice is vital in helping us determine our 2025 priorities and programming.
Let’s work together to multiply the impact we create for Southern Georgian Bay.
Warm regards,
The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay Team
Welcome David Hearn to The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Board of Directors
With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, David Hearn brings unparalleled expertise and a global perspective to Lee & Associates Toronto. David’s journey in commercial real estate began after he graduated in architecture in 1984, and since then, has established himself as a leader in the industry. His extensive experience in transactional services, facilities and property management, project management, and change management provides clients with the strategic insights needed to navigate the complex real estate market.
David’s experience brings significant value to the Institute because he’s worked alongside many of the companies we see contributing to our region’s built environment. Before joining Lee & Associates Toronto as Managing Director, Corporate Solutions, David worked with Ernst & Young (EY) for 16 years as a Region Real Estate Leader in Canada, the East and Central US, and Asia Pacific. Prior to that, David was the Managing Director, Client Services, Asia Pacific with Cushman & Wakefield; and Regional Director, Asia for Jones Lang LaSalle. He also worked with one of Canada’s largest retailers and several prominent global brokerage firms, where he played a key role in their Corporate Services teams.
We are thrilled to welcome David to The Institute’s Board of Directors, in the role of Treasurer.
SAVE THE DATE: February 21st, 2025
A Follow-Up to November 29th’s Screening of Uncharitable
Building on the inspiration and ideas sparked at our November 29th screening of Uncharitable, join The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Georgian College, and The Academy of SGB for the second stage of this important conversation. Together, we’ll dive deeper into reimagining philanthropy, uncovering shared challenges, and co-designing bold pathways for impactful community change.
📆 Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:45 PM)
📍 Location: Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus, Innovation Lab
Why Attend?
This Human-Centered Design Thinking Workshop is your opportunity to actively shape the future of philanthropy and social innovation in Southern Georgian Bay. By mapping our nonprofit ecosystem and identifying shared opportunities, we’ll chart a path forward for collaboration and transformation.
Together, we will:
- Map the Current Ecosystem: Understand the organizations, relationships, and dynamics shaping social impact in our region.
- Discover Insights: Explore power structures, funding challenges, and collaboration opportunities across sectors.
- Co-Design Solutions: Create a shared roadmap to address community challenges with bold, actionable strategies.
Who Should Attend?
- Nonprofit & charitable leaders
- Municipal grant committees & staff
- Philanthropists & community builders
- Youth & emerging leaders
- Active volunteers & creative thinkers
- Business leaders interested in social impact
What’s Next?
This event is a continuation of the momentum from November 29th. If you were inspired by the film screening, this is your chance to take the next step toward actionable change.
Stay tuned for Event Registration Opening later this month! The official Eventbrite link and more details will come out in the next newsletter.
Together, let’s spark bold ideas and collaborative solutions to strengthen Southern Georgian Bay’s nonprofit ecosystem.