Sandra Hughes
Achieving Individual Milestones (AIM) Consulting
Toronto,ON
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
Theodore Roosevelt
Summary
CFRE-qualified nonprofit leader with deep experience in strategic planning, board reporting, and budget stewardship within autism and developmental services. Builds donor and stakeholder relationships to secure funding. Translates service insight into growth plans that improve continuity, workforce stability, and program reach.
5
Certifications
25
Years of experience
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
- Honor Roll (list what semester and year you made the honor roll)
Master of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Mental health assessment
Crisis management
Treatment planning
Case management
Counselling techniques
Client-centered care
Program evaluation
Program development
Program management
Strategic planning
Strategic planning
Performance assessment
Report writing
Policy development
Grant writing
Board reporting
Funding negotiations
Stakeholder engagement
Partnership building
Community partnerships
Team engagement strategies
Service delivery strategies
Organizational design
Transformational leadership
Continuous improvement
Risk management practices
Performance benchmarking techniques
Objective setting
Legal compliance
Ethics and integrity
Performance benchmarking techniques
Community partnerships
Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) | Active 2024- 2027 with recertification in progress for 2027-2030
- Registered Behaviour Analyst, R.B.A. (Ontario)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Community Service
- Parent Chair and Fundraising Lead, Led and continue to support parent governance and fundraising in daycare, middle school and high school settings, aligning community priorities with school needs and responsible stewardship.
- Special Olympics Coach, More than 34 years of volunteering in support of equity, inclusion and quality of life for people with developmental disabilities.
- Community Advocate, Support inclusive school integration and collaboration among families, schools and community partners.