Hi, I’m Jocelyn.

I collaborate with non-profits to solve complex problems. I’m an Interim Executive, a Fractional Fundraiser, and an Executive Coach. I love helping good organizations leverage their strengths to become more effective and equitable.

  • 38% of CEOs are terminated within 2 years

    As Interim CEO, I stabilize the organization and ready it for the permanent leader to take it to the next level.

  • Research shows a 63% improvement in effectiveness when CEOs have coaching support.

    As your coach, I help you set and attain clear goals.

    Coaching is not “a luxury for big charities only”, but an important investment in organizational effectiveness.

  • Organizations with strong fundraising practices see steady growth in donations, overall credibility and trust, and an expanded community network.

    I bring seasoned expertise, and on-the-ground implementation.

My Approach

Collaborative

I believe in the power of collaboration, harnessing people’s brilliance, strengths, and insights to create great organizations.

Maximizes Potential

One of my superpowers is connecting dots, and building strategy to create something bigger than the sum of the parts.

Equitable & Justice Centred

I invite folks to disrupt systems that hold people back and create inequitable outcomes for many folks receiving community-based services.

In particular, I warmly welcome being of service to Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ and female-focused organizations.

  • 20+ Years Executive Leadership

    12 Years of CEO Experience

  • Over $25 million Raised

    In the last 10 years

  • Interim Executive Leader

    Certified by Third Sector Company

  • Certified Fractional Fundraiser

    FFN Certified Member

Interim Executive Leadership

Hiring a new permanent executive director can be difficult, and often results in ”failed hires” who leave the organization within the first three years. It also misses the incredible opportunity to harness the superpower of the interim leader, a catalyst for remarkable organizational growth, and prepare a strong foundation for the next leader.

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Services

Fractional Fundraising

For organizations looking to hire fundraising expertise for both strategy, and hands-on implementation, Fractional Fundraising allows you to tap into top talent, while not breaking the budget.

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Executive Leadership Coaching

With over 20 years in leadership, 12 of those as CEO/ED, I know the responsibility, excitement, and loneliness that comes with the role. Your success and your organization’s success are inextricably linked. If you are running a non-profit, you should be receiving coaching, and I can help.

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  • “Jocelyn’s expertise in equitable and justice-centered approaches has helped our organization be successful in accessing funding that traditionally Black-mandated organizations have been excluded from. Her coaching techniques have helped strengthen my leadership skills as a 'Thought Leader' in my first executive leadership role.”

    Rita Asare
    Executive Director
    Black Action Defense Committee (BADC)

  • “Jocelyn has been an incredible coach for me. Her approach has encouraged me to focus on my strengths and embrace leading differently, authentically.”

    Lorena Bishop
    Executive Director
    Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks

  • “I've had the privilege of working and learning alongside Jocelyn in various roles in the public, academic and non-profit sectors. I'm consistently inspired by her clear and thoughtful communication skills, quick intellect, dynamic leadership, and deep commitment to advancing equity for all. I valued the opportunity to serve as Board Treasurer for Jocelyn's first Executive Director role at the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks. She quickly absorbed the key Financial Management functions required, integrating them into the organization's overall goals and accountability commitments to members, community partners and funders.”

    Lynell Anderson, CPA, CGA
    Public Policy Researcher/Analyst
    and $10aDay Child Care Advocate

  • “I’ve always been able to count on Jocelyn for authentic, wise and down-to-earth-make-me-laugh insights on the values and practices that breathe life into non-profit and community leadership.” 

    - Mark Gifford, CEO
    Real Estate Foundation of BC

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your organization’s needs.

FAQ

  • First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your needs (and if we'll make great collaborators).

  • Pricing is based on deliverables and timeline and invoiced monthly. I charge HST and a 0.2% Land Back tax that goes to Community Foundations of Canada 4Rs Youth Movement.

  • Timelines depend on the engagement but, generally, 6 months is my minimum contract length with most being 1 to 2 years.

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