Laura Maddison
Board Chair, President
Brandon Adili
Board Member
Skylar Turkiewicz
Board Treasurer and Secretary
Julie Neal
Board Member
Robyn Verbuyst
Board Past President
Rita Stratford
Board Member
Mike Debruyn
Centre Board Liason
An Open Letter from our Foundation Board Chair
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Hello Everyone,
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It is an honor and privilege for me to have the confidence of the Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board of Directors in undertaking the role of Board Chair. I will do all I can to fulfill the obligations of my role in helping work towards the mission and objectives of Lansdowne Foundation.
As we enter this new year for the foundation, I'm excited to be part of the leadership team and eager to continue moving forward with efforts to raise awareness and funding for the Lansdowne Children's Centre. We are here to listen, learn, share our expertise and advocate for the children, youth and families in need of programs, services and supports for special needs.
When you give to Lansdowne Foundation you are helping each child and youth in need of special assistance in their development get their best chance to experience and enjoy a full childhood.
You are investing in the future of our community and ensuring that we offer ALL children and youth the opportunity to be their best selves! The programs your donations support provide opportunities for kids of all ages and abilities to explore new skills, discover their potential and make new friends
Together, we can help the kids to reach and celebrate new milestones.
Sincerely,
Laura Maddison, Board Chair
Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation
What does the foundation board do?
The Foundation Board of Directors is the leadership of the organization.
As a volunteer team they are the stewards of the mission. The board of directors of a non-profit organization is legally responsible for the governance of the organization. Within that mandate is the expectation that the board will develop, implement and monitor policies that will allow the organization to carry out its work. Their leadership is invaluable and they conduct peer to peer fundraising and engagement within the community.
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Foundation Board members join and support one or more sub-committees to participate in making making recommendations to the Board of Directors, which is the final decision-making body. Non-Board members also bring expertise and assistance to our committees.
Event Committees:
Support planning and executing Foundation events:
• Charity Motorcycle Ride
• Heroes Walk and Roll
The Policy and Governance Committee:
Ensures adequacy and currency of policies, and supports board evaluation.
Nomination Committee:
Plans recruitment for orderly succession of board members concluding board terms, ensuring the mix of needed skills and perspectives. Bylaws stipulate its membership.
Capital Campaign Committee:
Plans how to secure funds for a major capital investment, ie. new Lansdowne Children's Centre building.
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Lansdowne Children Centre Foundation’s Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027
Our Mission:
To enhance and enrich the lives of the children and families that Lansdowne Children’s Centre serves by raising funds and goodwill throughout the community.
Our Vision:
The Foundation is a trusted funding partner of the Centre, and community giving is the margin of excellence in advancing the work of the Centre with children/youth with special needs and their families.
Our Values:
​Stewardship
We cherish our donors and all that this entails.
Compassion
We show compassion for our children, families, donors and each other in our interactions in house and in the community.
Accountability
We endeavour to be open and accountable in our dealings with donors, colleagues, partners, staff, and clients.
Determination
We are unrelenting in the ethical pursuit of our goals and objectives.
A Culture of Philanthropy
We strive to help every donor, volunteer, client family and staff member understand that the power of philanthropy can be a driving force in the advancement of the LCC Mission.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS, 2024 - 2027
1. Double gross revenue and the number of unique donors over the next 3 years:
• Major Gift Solicitation Plan Legacy Giving Plan
• An Annual Giving Plan including direct mail, Donor stewardship and event management
• A Capital Campaign in support of the Centre’s new building
2. Make the donor database fully functional
3. Implement an ongoing plan to enrich the relationship between Centre staff and the Foundation
4. Adopt the elements of the Board Member’s Role and Responsibility document, and implement governance changes to support it
5. Initiate an enhanced communications plan