Joshua Budish
HE/HIM/HIS
Summary
Experienced professional with a decade of expertise in social impact and community development, focusing on the sport and recreation sector. Recognized for creating collaborative environments and leading initiatives that prioritize inclusivity. Effective communicator and innovative problem-solver dedicated to enhancing community engagement. Passionate about utilizing resources to promote equitable and empowering opportunities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor, Programs - Access & Inclusive Play
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
02.2024 - Current
- Managed infrastructure partnerships and investments for Jumpstart to enhance community engagement.
- Collaborated with municipalities and vendors to create accessible, inclusive play spaces.
- Transitioned Inclusive Play Portfolio into a holistic community grant and strategic impact investing program.
- Facilitated cross-functional brainstorming sessions to foster innovative programming initiatives.
- Oversaw and prioritized investments in small- and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering value to Canadian communities and Jumpstart.
Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Do Good Donuts
03.2020 - Current
- Contributed to launch and early development of vocational training program and bakery business model for inclusive employment.
- Designed and implemented workforce training initiatives targeting individuals facing employment barriers.
- Represented organization at local farmers markets and public events, enhancing brand visibility and community engagement.
- Provided strategic input on program growth and operations as founding board member.
Part Time Faculty - Recreation and Leisure Studies
Humber College
09.2019 - Current
- Design and deliver undergraduate courses in Sport Sociology and Community Engagement within Sport Management and Recreation and Leisure programs.
- Facilitate critical discussions on social, cultural, and political dimensions of sport and recreation.
- Create curriculum that encourages examination of sport as a tool for social progress and a reflection of systemic challenges.
- Fostered inclusive learning environments to empower future professionals in community engagement, sport, and recreation.
- Guide students in understanding responsibilities as facilitators of accessible sport and recreation programs.
Manager, Program Design and Partnership Development
Skills for Change
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Raised over $10 million in grant funds within two-and-a-half years.
- Directed organization-wide grant writing initiatives, crafting compelling proposals aligned with strategic vision.
- Facilitated alignment of objectives across departments with funding opportunities to enhance impact.
- Ensured programmatic soundness and financial viability of all grant submissions through collaboration with leadership.
- Promoted integrated growth and sustainability among initiatives to maintain coherence across the organization.
Senior Development Officer, Major and Corporate Giving
Habitat for Humanity Canada
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Cultivated relationships with major donors and corporate partners, enhancing support for affordable housing initiatives.
- Provided leadership in donor stewardship and partnership management during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Strengthened corporate partnerships, securing ongoing support amid global economic uncertainty.
- Expanded corporate contributions by aligning initiatives with partners’ evolving priorities.
- Contributed to national fundraising strategy, ensuring consistent donor engagement during crisis response.
Program Manager, School and Youth
Special Olympics Ontario
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Directed province-wide youth development programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities, including sport festivals and the School Championships program in high schools.
- Expanded program reach, resulting in nearly 120 Special Olympics events hosted across Ontario in 2018.
- Served as Games Manager for 2018 Provincial School Championships, overseeing logistics and communications for over 1,200 athletes and coaches.
- Led largest season of School Championships programming in 2019, culminating in Special Olympics Youth Games in Toronto with nearly 5,000 participants.
- Managed Ontario athlete qualification system and designed Youth Leadership Summit during 2019 Youth Games to promote inclusion.
- Fostered strong partnerships with schools and community organizations to enhance inclusive sport opportunities across educational settings.
Education
Master of Recreation Management - Community Development
Acadia University
05.2015
Graduate Certificate - Sport Business Management
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Honours
University of Guelph
05.2010
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Community development and outreach
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Editing and writing
- Event management and planning
- Facilitation and public speaking
- Leadership and development
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Research methodologies
- Policy analysis and development
- Proposal writing and evaluation
- Innovation and systems design
- Sociology of sport and play
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Volunteer, African Volunteer Football Academy for the Less Privileged (AVFAL) – Spent 3 months in Limbe, Cameroon (2012), supporting youth sport programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Volunteer Coach Educator, Coaches Across Continents (CAC) – Volunteered for 3 months in Buea, Ngaoundere, Mamfe, and Kumba, Cameroon (2014), delivering sport-for-social-impact training to local coaches and educators in partnership with community development agencies.
- Certificate of Merit, Toronto Fire Services (2015) – Recognized for assisting emergency personnel in evacuating neighbouring homes during a residential fire.
- Certified Learning Facilitator, Coaches Association of Canada (2015) – Completed formal training to lead coach education workshops across Canada.
- High Five® Certification, Parks and Recreation Ontario (2015) – Trained in the Principles of Healthy Child Development to support safe, positive experiences in youth recreation and sport settings.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Advisor, Programs - Access & Inclusive Play
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
02.2024 - Current
Manager, Program Design and Partnership Development
Skills for Change
10.2021 - 02.2024
Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Do Good Donuts
03.2020 - Current
Senior Development Officer, Major and Corporate Giving
Habitat for Humanity Canada
11.2019 - 05.2021
Part Time Faculty - Recreation and Leisure Studies
Humber College
09.2019 - Current
Program Manager, School and Youth
Special Olympics Ontario
09.2015 - 10.2019
Master of Recreation Management - Community Development
Acadia University
Graduate Certificate - Sport Business Management
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Honours
University of Guelph
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