Priscilla Hinnewaah
Toronto,ON
Summary
A seasoned director with over a decade of nonprofit leadership, I bring expertise in managing operations, driving fundraising, and delivering impactful community programs. As Interim Executive Director at HTCO, I have overseen the operations of the organization and secured diverse funding streams from government, corporate, and community partners. I have built high-performing teams, advanced workforce development initiatives, and expanded organizational visibility through media, marketing, and large-scale events. A mission-driven and results-oriented leader, I excel at turning complex challenges into measurable outcomes while fostering inclusive growth and sustainable impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Director
Harriet Tubman Community Organization
Toronto, Canada
09.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Dynamic nonprofit leader and Community Engagement Director with 12+ years of experience coordinating programs, streamlining operations, and growing engaged communities. Skilled at combining operations and communications to enhance member experience, including social media engagement and community development.
- Developed community outreach programs to engage diverse populations effectively.
- Proven ability to plan and execute events, manage cross-team collaboration, and implement systems that keep programs running smoothly.
- Recognized for creating cohesive, high-impact experiences that connect members, stakeholders, and volunteers.
- Supervised teams and programs to deliver community education and entrepreneurship programs.
- Facilitated workshops to educate residents on available resources and services.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training for community engagement activities.
- Created communication materials to promote events and increase participation.
- Developed training materials for staff members involved in community engagement activities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive community engagement strategies to increase public awareness of our organization's mission.
- Assisted with grant writing efforts by providing detailed information about our organization's goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with external partners such as government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and universities to identify areas of mutual interest for collaboration.
- Planned and executed forums, workshops, and events with external leaders.
- Managed logistics, budgets, and contracts to ensure smooth program delivery.
- Tracked metrics, reported on outcomes, and ensured compliance with funding requirements.
- Partnered with stakeholders to align programs and strengthen community impact.
- Dynamic nonprofit leader and Community Engagement Director with 12+ years of experience coordinating programs, streamlining operations, and growing engaged communities. Skilled at combining operations and communications to enhance member experience, including social media engagement and community development.
- Identified potential funding sources for community-based programs and initiatives.
- Monitored progress on all ongoing projects related to community engagement.
Community Resource Developer
The Learning Enrichment Foundation
Toronto, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Coordinated events, campaigns, and collaborations to drive community engagement and participation.
- Managed communications, reports, and presentations to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
- Streamlined records and documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to support seamless program operations and member experience.
- Achieved an average 30 percent improvement on all social media channels.
Education
Bachelor of Human Rights & Equity Studies -
YORK University
Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma -
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Skills
- Community program coordination
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Grant writing
- Volunteer management
- Program evaluation
- Event management
- Social media engagement
- Community development
- Agile project management
- Waterfall project management
- Cross-team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operational tools
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- Epic
- Mural
- scheduling
- Calendar management
- Resource management
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Version control
- Budget tracking
- Compliance oversight
- Team leadership
Websites
Training
- Agile Fundamentals, Skillshat
- Cyber Security Web Training, Ministry of Children & Youth Services
- Mediation Training, Osgoode, York University
Timeline
Community Engagement Director
Harriet Tubman Community Organization
09.2013 - Current
Community Resource Developer
The Learning Enrichment Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Human Rights & Equity Studies -
YORK University
Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma -
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology