Leadership

Pillar Board Announces Permanent CEO, Maureen Cassidy

The Board of Directors of Pillar Nonprofit Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Cassidy as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Board enlisted the help of an external Human Resources consulting firm to conduct an independent review of the role, expectations of the Board and organizational needs, as well as a formal performance appraisal. Based on the assessment, which included staff and board input, a recommendation was made to formalize Maureen’s interim role to permanent CEO.

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Navigating the Path to Decent Work: Progress and Challenges in Canada's Labour Landscape

Though it’s little more than a late-summer long weekend for some, Labour Day in Canada has a nearly 150-year history of celebrating the gains of organized labour.

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Empowering Community Engagement: A Joint Update from Board Chair and Interim CEO of Pillar Nonprofit Network

Pillar's Community Advisory Panel conducted a community conversation and online survey, leading to several shared outcomes. One of the key desires expressed by the membership was to receive updates from Pillar's Interim CEO and Board regarding the organization's operations. To address this, an email was sent to members and Pillar newsletter subscribers on Thursday, August 3.

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Pillar's Mariam Waliji Moves into VP Impact, Equity & Governance Role

LONDON, Ont, May 2, 2023 – It is with great pleasure that we announce Mariam Waliji's appointment as the Vice President - Impact, Equity & Governance for Pillar Nonprofit Network.

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Pillar Members Elect New Board at 2023 AGM

LONDON, Ontario, April 28, 2023– Pillar Nonprofit Network members who gathered for the organization’s annual general meeting Wednesday, April 26 have elected a completely new board of directors. The slate of nine candidates was recommended by a community advisory panel, appointed by the outgoing board to coordinate the transition.

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Interim CEO Maureen Cassidy checks in with community

Among the outcomes shared by Pillar's Community Advisory Panel following a community conversation and online survey was the membership's desire to hear from Pillar's Interim CEO about Pillar's operations. In an email to members and Pillar newsletter subscribers sent Monday, April 3, Maureen Cassidy outlines the organization's recent activities.

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Pillar offering 30 minute strategic planning sessions to Pillar members

As part of our Impact Consulting program, Pillar is offering 30 minute free strategic planning introduction presentations and consultations to boards of Pillar member organizations.

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2022 Story Round-Up

As we look back on 2022, the Pillar Nonprofit Network team sends deep gratitude to each of you for your support of, and partnership with, our organization over the past year. In another year of unprecedented trials and challenges, we're grateful for all the ways you have showed up for us, for community, and for each other.

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To Rise and to Shine: a Celebration of Rachel Berdan’s Leadership and Purpose

Pillar Nonprofit Network team honours and celebrates the contributions and leadership of Rachel Berdan on the occasion of her resignation as Interim Co-President & CEO and VP, Transformation & Community-Based Economy.

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Leadership from the Margins: President and CEO, Mojdeh Cox Shares Her Why

Content warning: trauma, hate, violence, racism

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