The mission of the Fondation Le Cha\u00eenon is to build meaningful connections with a community of committed allies in order to ensure stable and sustainable funding that enables Le Cha\u00eenon to support women in vulnerable situations on their journey toward safety, dignity, autonomy, and reclaiming control over their lives.<\/p>\n
Rooted in strong governance and a deeply human approach, the Foundation works in close collaboration with the Association Le Cha\u00eenon, to which it is fully dedicated. It relies on an engaged Board of Directors and a skilled, committed team.<\/p>\n
In a context of growing needs and considering the potential rollout of a major fundraising campaign, the Foundation is seeking a General Director capable of evolving its philanthropic model while preserving its strengths, combining rigor, impact, and human sensitivity.<\/p>\n","the_role":"
Reporting to the Foundation\u2019s Board of Directors and working closely with the President and CEO of Le Cha\u00eenon, the General Director plays a leading strategic, philanthropic, and human role.<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
Develop and implement funding and visibility strategies aligned with the mission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Build and strengthen relationships with individual donors, major donors, foundations, and corporate partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ensure ongoing, transparent, and constructive collaboration between the Foundation and Le Cha\u00eenon teams to maintain alignment and consistency in their missions, positioning, and respective activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","essential_criteria":"
Relevant university degree (management, philanthropy, communications, administration, or related field)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
7 to 10 years of management experience, ideally within a philanthropic organization or structured nonprofit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Proven experience in philanthropic development and managing relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Significant experience leading or contributing to a major fundraising campaign, considered an asset<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience in governance and close collaboration with a Board of Directors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Experience leading and mobilizing multidisciplinary teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Comfortable in a public-facing role involving representation and communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Empathy and sensitivity to issues affecting women in vulnerable situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","team_member":[{"ID":1031,"post_author":"8","post_date":"2025-02-11 07:47:41","post_date_gmt":"2025-02-11 12:47:41","post_content":"\n
A seasoned entrepreneur and a recognized figure in the business world, \u00c9lisabeth is Co-President and Principal Partner at La T\u00eate Chercheuse. Her unique career path\u2014at the intersection of marketing, business development, and executive search\u2014gives her a deep strategic understanding of organizational challenges and leadership roles.
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and sales, she has led teams across various industries, including events, sports, hospitality, media, and advertising agencies. Her expertise allows her to grasp market dynamics and support companies in structuring their teams to drive growth and competitiveness.
Since joining La T\u00eate Chercheuse in 2014, she has brought her entrepreneurial mindset and innovative approach to the firm, expanding its services and integrating technology to meet the evolving needs of organizations. With a sharp understanding of executive and leadership roles, she helps clients recruit strategic leaders and identify top talents capable of transforming their businesses. Her passion for organizational performance and talent development drives each of her initiatives.
Curious and always attuned to new trends, she speaks at various forums to share her expertise and contribute to the firm\u2019s influence.
Deeply engaged in her community, she serves on the boards of the McCord Museum Foundation and Tennis Montr\u00e9al, reflecting her commitment to culture and sports. She is also involved in economic development through the Regroupement des firmes de service ind\u00e9pendantes (RFSPI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A seasoned strategist, Alexandre brings nearly 20 years of experience leading sales, marketing, and business development functions within large scale public and private organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known for his mobilizing leadership and strong results driven mindset, he has led multidisciplinary teams and contributed directly to revenue diversification and growth. Throughout his career, notably at SOQUIJ, \u00c9ditions CEC (Qu\u00e9becor), and within the private college network, Alexandre has distinguished himself by his ability to adapt to diverse business environments and consistently exceed established objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His key strengths include building high impact partnerships, developing creative strategies, and applying a rigorous, performance focused approach. His contributions translate into measurable results, sustainable growth, and increased team engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alexandre holds a Master\u2019s degree in Administrative Sciences from the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke and is grounded in strong foundations in management, communication, and marketing. A pragmatic and deeply human leader, he turns ideas into tangible results and builds performance driven cultures where people are motivated to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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At La T\u00eate Chercheuse, Alexandre leverages his experience as a Director in Talent Management and Business Development.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Alexandre Comtois","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"alexandre-comtois","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-12 14:37:33","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-12 19:37:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/latetechercheuse.com\/?post_type=teammembers&p=2506","menu_order":0,"post_type":"teammembers","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"contact_person":[1031]},"yoast_head":"\n