Kelly Nash

Executive Director

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

02.2012 - Current

Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
Led the development of a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization;
Identify, assess and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization;
Act as a professional consultant/advisor to the Board of Directors and committees on all aspects of the organization’s activities
Chair the annual education and conference committees;
Ambassador for the association at all events to enhance the organization’s profile through the provision of information regarding the organization’s services and objectives.
Ensure that the focus of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board and supporters
Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day correspondence of the organization;
Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate;
Draft position papers and media releases for the approval of the Board and release or distribute as directed by the Board;
Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s committees, and working groups, internally and externally.
Work with the Board to seek adequate funding for the operation of the organization
Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization; Actively recruit potential sponsors for the organization
Manage sponsorship portfolio of over 500K
Maintain and nurture sponsor and partner relationships
Communicate with members to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization;
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with strategic partners and other organizations to help promote and achieve the goals of the organization;
Develop in consultation with the Board or liaise with any subcommittee or group to manage and distribute a quarterly newsletter for the organization.
Leads and implements government relations strategies and coordinates advocacy day(s) on the hill