Regional Director - Quebec

*** Proficiency in French is required***

Job title

Regional Director

Job Status

Full time (40hrs/week)

Reports to

CEO

Location

Quebec, Ottawa and Halifax

Nisa Foundation empowers and supports vulnerable women and families through housing, mental health, education, and community-based initiatives. With a growing national footprint, we deliver life-changing programs while building sustainable partnerships with donors, government, and community leaders.

• Serve as the senior representative and ambassador for Nisa Foundation in Quebec, Ottawa & Halifax.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all regional operations across Nisa Homes Montreal and Nisa Homes Ottawa ensuring alignment with national goals.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and national leadership team on planning, policy, and governance.
• Translate national strategies into region-specific initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across regional teams.

• Oversee program delivery, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and measurable community impact.
• Lead program evaluation, continuous improvement, and outcome reporting.
• Support and develop regional program teams through coaching and professional development.
• Lead and execute fundraising strategies for Quebec, Ottawa & Halifax, ensuring alignment with national fundraising goals.
• Design and implement B2B (corporate and institutional) fundraising strategies, cultivating partnerships and securing sustainable contributions.
• Develop and drive B2C (individual donor) strategies, including donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship initiatives.
• Work closely with the central marketing and fundraising teams to integrate regional campaigns with national initiatives.
• Collaborate with the grants team to identify, pursue, and manage funding opportunities relevant to Quebec, Ottawa & Halifax.
• Oversee fundraising-focused events and donor cultivation activities.
• Execute on-site responsibilities, including booth setup, event coordination, and hands-on logistical tasks, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• Lead the planning and execution of regional outreach and fundraising initiatives through events and campaigns.

• Strengthen Nisa Foundation’s presence across Quebec, Ottawa & Halifax through strategic engagement with community organizations, faith institutions, advocacy networks, and government stakeholders.
• Cultivate mission-driven partnerships that enhance programs, service delivery, and community impact.
• Serve as the key spokesperson and ambassador for Nisa Foundation at community events and public forums.
• Lead volunteer recruitment, training, retention, and recognition.
• Build community coalitions and collaborations that advance the mission beyond fundraising.

• Oversee regional operations across NH Montreal and NH Ottawa, including budget management, staffing, and governance compliance.
• Ensure risk management practices are implemented effectively.
• Conduct regular team meetings to monitor progress and achieve strategic and operational goals.

• Participate in additional meetings and undertake related responsibilities as reasonably assigned, including special projects, cross-departmental initiatives, and other tasks necessary to support the effective operation of the organization.