Manager, Strategic Initiatives

POSITION TITLE Volunteer Manager, Strategic Initiatives

NUMBER OF POSITION(S) 2

DIVISION Strategic Initiatives

REPORTS TO Director, Strategic Initiatives

LEVEL Senior Leadership [ ] Director [ ] Committee [ X ]

TYPE Ongoing [ X ] Project [ ]

LENGTH Start: September 2025 End: Ongoing, minimum 2 years commitment

HOURS / WEEK Fluctuates with project work load; on average 5 - 7 hours / week

COMPENSATION Unpaid role (Volunteer)

INTERNAL POSTING Opening: September 8th, 2025 Closing: when filled

EXTERNAL POSTING Opening: September 8th, 2025 Closing: when filled

ORGANIZATION Based in Toronto, Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits is a Canadian charity, 100% volunteer-led that provides management consulting to improve organizational capacity and community impact for non-profits that otherwise cannot afford professional consulting. Endeavour has two consulting engagement rounds during the year, in the fall and in the spring. For each round, Endeavour will recruit and match teams of skilled volunteers with non-profit organizations in need of pro bono consulting. Since 2007, Endeavour has engaged more than 1000 volunteers on over 134 projects, delivering more than $8 million in pro bono consulting to local, national and international non-profits based in Canada. Endeavour’s partnerships with leading corporations in Canada offer pro bono and skills-based volunteering opportunities that contribute to employee engagement, professional and leadership development, talent retention and corporate responsibility goals. To learn more, visit www.endeavourvolunteer.ca.

http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca

ROLE: Join our team as Manager of Strategic Initiatives! Make your mark on a growing nonprofit shaping the future of pro bono consulting in Canada. As Manager, Strategic Initiatives, you will be at the heart of transformative projects that support Endeavour’s strategic goals. Collaborating with teams across the organization, you will help bring bold ideas to life and ensure our internal initiatives deliver real impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Definition & Planning

● Support the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives that advance Endeavour’s strategic objectives and operational effectiveness.

● Contribute to ad hoc tasks and projects key to the progress of Endeavour’s strategic objectives ● Collaborate with teams across Endeavour to ensure effective execution of Endeavour’s prioritized

special projects. ● Develop and maintain project documentation, including work plans, timelines, and status updates. ● Communicate execution progress and outcomes to leadership ● Participate in regular division meetings and broader Endeavour initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Endeavour volunteer experience strongly preferred ● Previous experience in project management strongly preferred. ● Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication and presentation skills ● Proven experience collaborating within cross-functional teams ● Strong initiative and results-oriented ● Ability to thrive in a virtual work environment ● Minimum two year commitment

BENEFITS

● Leadership development: gain valuable experience leading cross-functional, strategic projects in a mission-driven, volunteer-led organization.

● Professional networking: connect with a diverse community of professionals across consulting, business, non-profit, and academic sectors.

● Skill enhancement: strengthen your skills in stakeholder management, talent strategy, process design, and data-informed decision-making.

● Flexibility: volunteer on a part-time schedule, with flexibility to accommodate your availability and commitments.

● Mission-driven work: be part of an organization making a meaningful impact in the non-profit sector through pro bono consulting.

Please note: Endeavour is a 100% volunteer-driven organization, and as such, all our roles are unpaid. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience and building your network.

Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits (Endeavour) – Volunteer Recruitment Job Descriptions www.endeavourvolunteer.ca | recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca mailto:recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

APPLICATION

Documents Required: ● Resume ● Cover Letter

Subject Line: Manager, Strategic Initiatives Email: shellina.yeung@evcn.ca, please copy recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

WRITTEN BY Graziana Pastore - Director, Talent (Internal)

APPROVED BY

DATE September 8th, 2025

Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits (Endeavour) – Volunteer Recruitment Job Descriptions www.endeavourvolunteer.ca | recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

mailto:shellina.yeung@evcn.ca mailto:recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca http://www.endeavourvolunteer.ca mailto:recruitment@endeavourvolunteer.ca

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