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1 ChiefExecutiveOfficer ExecutiveBrief

2 TABLEOFCONTENTS TheOpportunity...1 TheIdealCandidate...2 KeyAccountabilities...3 AbouttheCanadianOlympicFoundation...5 MoreaboutCOFandCOC...7 COFBoardofDirectors COFandCOCOrganizationalStructure CanadianOlympicCommittee...9 BiographyofCEOofCOC...9 AdditionalInformation...10 TaraGeorge SeniorVicePresident KCI(KetchumCanada)Inc. Formoreinformation,pleasecontact: DavidLaws VicePresident KCI(KetchumCanada)Inc. APPLICATIONPROCESS KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of the Canadian Olympic Foundation. For more information about this unique and exciting opportunity,pleasecontacttarageorge,seniorvicepresident&practiceleadordavid Interested candidates should please send resume and letter of interest to the address listedabovebymay31,2017.allinquiriesandapplicationswillbeheldinstrictconfidence.

3 ChiefExecutiveOfficer CanadianOlympicFoundation THEOPPORTUNITY TheCanadianOlympicFoundation(COF)isseekinganewChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO)toprovide leadership and management of philanthropic fundraising from Canadian philanthropists and sports enthusiaststosupporthighperformancesportincanada.thenewceowillreporttothecofboardof DirectorsandwillalsobeanactivememberoftheseniorleadershipteamfortheCanadianOlympic Committee,withadottedlinereportingrelationshiptotheCEOandSecretaryGeneral. In line with the COF s continued strategy to focus on its three strategic pillars of business Team Canada (the Canadian Olympic team), the Next Generation of Olympians, and the Canadian sport system theceowillworktodiversifyandgrowrevenue,buildawarenessforthecanadianolympic movement, support and enhance Canada s national sports federations and partners, and continue buildingoperationalexcellencewithinthefoundation. The CEO will be an accomplished fundraiser with a proven track record of successful relationship management and individual major gift solicitations at the 6@figure@plus level. There is significant opportunityfortheceotoleveragerelationshipswithacommittedandhighlyinfluentialboard,aswell asacommunityofolympicalumni,andtotransformthoserelationshipsintomajorgiftdonations. ThenewCEOwillberesponsibleforensuringtheCOFtakesfulladvantageofSportCanada srecently announced $16 million matching fund for the Next Generation of athletes available for sports on the Olympicprogramanddisbursedoverthenextquadrennial2017@2020.TheCEOwillalsocapitalizeon existing successful revenue generation programs such as the Gold Medal Plates events, FANfit challenges, COC s Marketing Partners, HBC Red Mittens campaign, RBC Training Ground program, FutureOlympiansFund,and Help%Build%an%Olympian digitalcampaign whileseekingnewbusiness partnershipsincollaborationwiththecocanddevelopingnewinnovativefundraisinginitiatives. This is an exciting time to join the Canadian Olympic Foundation. The recent success of Canada s athletesatboththewinterandsummerolympicgames,thepotentialforacanadiancitytobidforthe 2026OlympicWinterGamesandtheFederalGovernmentmatchinggiftinitiativetosportmakefora thrilling and thriving sport environment. The Foundation s Board of Directors have renewed their commitmentandenthusiasmforphilanthropyinsport,andthefoundationandthecanadianolympic Committeeareworkingtogethertoachievetheirrespectivemissions.BoththeCOFandtheCOClook forwardtowelcomingaleaderandcolleaguetojointhecanadianolympicteam 1

4 THEIDEALCANDIDATE the Canadian Olympic Foundation will work with others in the Canadian Olympic movement to strategize on how the foundation can grow in both revenue and impact. The new incumbent will be comfortable leading and supporting fundraising efforts, and in representing the Canadian Olympic Foundation to individual donors, corporations, governments and partners, and ultimately personally closingmajorgifts. AstheleadmajorgiftfundraiserfortheCOF,theCEOwillpossessexceptionalcommunication,people andrelationshipskillsandagenuineinterestforinteractingwithothers.theidealcandidatewillhavea completeunderstandingandmasteryofmajorgiftfundraisingprinciples,andaprovenabilitytoactively manageaportfolioofprospectsanddonorsatvariousstagesofthedevelopmentcycle. The successful candidate will be intuitive and donor centric at the highest level, understanding the nuancesofdonorinteractionsandcalibratingtobuildthestrongestdonorrelationships.theceowill understandtheimportanceofbuildingtrustinphilanthropicrelationshipsthroughcontinuedconstituent engagementanddonorstewardship,engenderingloyaltyandsustainability. TheidealcandidatewillnurturesolidrelationshipsinternallyandacrosstheCanadianOlympicnetwork, and willdemonstrate flexibility and the capacitytoworkinclosepartnershipandnegotiatebeneficial outcomeswithallcolleagues.throughcollaborationandteamwork,theceowillhelptobuildaculture ofphilanthropyatthecof,thecoc,andwithinthebroadernationalsportsfederationnetwork. Motivatedbyachallengeanddriventosucceed,theCEOwillempowertheirteamtomoveforward toward goals while encouraging autonomy and accountability. Inclusive and approachable, the successfulcandidatewillproactivelyseekandlistentoideasfromothers,recognizingthatinnovation andsolutionsmostoftencomefromengagingothers.dependableandtrustworthy,theidealcandidate willfosterasupportiveandrespectfulenvironment.wellorganizedandwithsoundbusinessjudgment, thenewincumbentwilleffectivelysetpriorities,guidetheteamintheirworkplans,monitorprogress towardgoalsandtrackthedetails. ExceptionalleadershipskillsandtheabilitytomotivateandsupporttheseniorvolunteersoftheCOF Board of Directors and COC stakeholders are critical to this position. Confident and credible, the successfulcandidatewillprovideexcellentmotivation,supportandpartnershiptotheboard,engaging and energizing them in direct contribution to the overall philanthropic goals of the organization. The CEOwillhavethecapacitytoinspireandactivateclosecollaborationwithcommittedboardvolunteers andtheirnetworks,andtoharnessthispowerformajorgiftdevelopmentinaneffectivemannerwith confidenceandintegrity. An enthusiasm and passion for sport and the ideals of Olympism will allow the new incumbent to flourish in this role. A socially confident and fearless networker, the Chief Executive Officer will be inspired by the COF s vision to achieve the ultimate success at the podium for Canadian Olympians andthusigniteunprecedentedgivingthatresultinsignificantlyincreasedrevenueforthefoundation. Focused on growing the foundation, the ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset and strong alignmentwiththemissionofthecof.acompellingstorytellerandsavvymarketer,thesuccessful candidate will advocate for the values of the Olympic movement and build awareness about COF amongcanadians. 2

5 KEYACCOUNTABILITIES StrategicPlanningandLeadershipManagement Provideleadershipandexpertisetocontinuetobuildphilanthropyasacorecompetencyofthe Foundation. Overseeallfundraisinginitiatives,ensuringthattheCOFconformstothehigheststandardsof ethicalfundraising,transparencyandaccountability. WorkingwiththeDirectorofBusinessOperations: o Developannualandquadrennialplanstoachievegoalsandobjectiveseand o Developannualbudgets,reviewfinancialresultsandprojectionsonaregularbasisand reporttothecofboardofdirectors. LiaiseregularlywiththeCEOoftheCanadianOlympicCommitteeonmattersthataffectboth organizations including funding priorities, senior volunteers, Board of Directors, donor relationshipsandbusinessoperations. As a member of the COC senior leadership team, participate in meetings and decisions that impactthecofstaff. Build, develop and lead a strong team by sustaining an efficient organizational structure and creatinganenvironmentthatenablestheteamtoexcel. BoardofDirectors Coordinate the affairs of the COF Board of Directors and all related committees and submit recommendationstotheboardformattersrequiringboardapproval. Developandsustaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithindividualboardmembersandengage themtosupportfundraisingactivities. DonorRelationshipManagement Serve as the Chief Development Officer for the COF and directly responsible for ensuring annualandquadrennialfundraisingtargetsareachieved. Leadthedevelopmentandmaintenanceofrobustprospectpipelinesforalldonorsegments. Developandprioritizecultivationandsolicitationstrategiesforassignedprospects. Managesolicitationeffortsinsupportofthefundingpriorities. Working closely with the internal prospect team, contribute to the research, qualification and identificationofnewprospects,aswellasanintegratedmovesmanagementprogram. Genuinelyengagewithseniorvolunteerstoidentify,cultivateandsolicitmajorgiftsfromtheir peersandnetworks. Oversee and personally cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward key relationships, working in partnershipwiththecofboardofdirectors. Provideleadmanagementof100+prospects. Usingvolunteerreferrals,networks,researchandstaff,enhanceexistingpipelineofinterested philanthropistsandprospects. Deepen relationships with existing donors, potential donors and others through excellent stewardshipandengagement. Collaboratewithstafftodevelopandoverseestewardshipandcommunicationefforts,including proposalsandimpactreports. Ensure that all outcomes from prospect, donor and volunteer contact are entered in the Tessituradatabasewithin48hours. 3

6 Negotiategifttermsandbringsolicitationstoclosewith,orindependentof,volunteerleadership (asappropriate). Ensureprompt,personalandmeaningfulgiftacknowledgement,reportingandstewardshipfor allassignedprospects. Collaborate actively with internal and external teams to ensure appropriate representation of sportexperts,athletesandcoachesatdonormeetingsorevents. Financial&OperationalManagement OverseetheachievementofCOF sfinancialobjectives. DevelopandprepareCOF sannualbudgetandrecommendtotheboardforapproval. Ensurethatappropriateprocessesandcontrolsareinplacetomonitorandevaluateeffective handlingoffunds,andthattheoperationalandfinancialperformancegoalsoftheorganization aremet,includingaccuratereportingofsuch. Theidealcandidatewillpossessthefollowingattributesandexperience: PassionfortheMissionandVisionoftheCanadianOlympicFoundation. Substantialexperienceinmajorgiftfundraising,withaproventrackrecordofsolicitinggiftsat Significantexperienceinrecruiting,training,andsupportingvolunteerpartnerswhoopendoors andengagewithmajordonors. Tenaciouswithastrongsenseofurgencyandexcellentfollowup. A person with high integrity, the CEO must be a great listener who understands that engagementbeginswithconversation,andseeksoutideasandopinionsfromothers. Bigpicture,strategicthinkerwithastrongvisionforthephilanthropicsectoranddemonstratesa highlevelofenergyandpassion. Experience in successfully motivating, mentoring and managing a team of fundraising professionals. Professional,approachableandgrounded,theCEOwillbethoughtful,positive,andengaging. EmbodytheCOCandCOFvaluesofAccountability,Excellence,Fun,RespectandBravery. 4

7 ABOUTTHECANADIANOLYMPICFOUNDATION Mission: To generate support to meet the technical, scientific, medical and coaching needs of Canada shighperformancesportsystemandassistcanada sathletesinbecomingambassadorsfor sport,healthylivingandthepursuitofexcellenceacrossthenation. Vision:ToinspireCanadians,athletesandotherstakeholderstoachievetheultimatepodiumsuccess attheolympicgamesforcanadaand,asaresult,createanelevatedsenseofprideandunityamong allcanadians. Established in 2007, the COF serves to both strengthen and complement the Canadian Olympic Committee, working together to Transform% Canada% Through% the% Power% of% Sport.% It is the only registeredcharityaffiliatedwiththecanadianolympiccommittee.sinceitsinception,thefoundation hasgrantedover$43milliontosupportcanadianathletes. FundingPriorityPrograms:COF scommitmenttohighperformancesportincanadaisdeliveredby fundingpriorityprograms,whichfallunder3strategicpillarsofbusiness: 1. CanadianOlympicTeam(COT) The%athletes%and%coaches%that%represent%our%country%at%the% Olympic%Games,%Pan%American%Games%and%World%Championships. COFsupportstheCOTbycontributingtothefundingforthefollowinghighperformancesportprograms andinitiatives: OWNTHEPODIUM% investment strategies for National Sport Organizations in an effort to deliver more Olympic and ParalympicmedalsforCanada.OTP slargestcontributoroffundingisthegovernmentofcanadawith additional funding provided by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Olympic Foundation,andtheCanadianParalympicCommittee(CPC).InordertomaximizeCanada solympic podium results, OTP directs these funds, including COF s contribution, tosports with the greatest medal potential. The money is used toachieveexcellence incoaching, technical leadership, training, competition,andsportsscienceandmedicalsupport. GAMESPREPARATION&PODIUMPERFORMANCE The programs funded under Games Preparation and Podium Performance provide the Canadian OlympicTeamwithcriticalsupportinthefinalmonthsleadinguptotheGames,andensurethereisa world class at@games environment that will maximize an athlete s performance. The Olympic ExcellenceSeries,aseriesofseminarsandprogramsareimplementedtohelpeducate,motivateand inspireathletes,coachesandsupportstafftobuildacohesiveenvironmentthatwillultimatelyproduce thebestgamesresults.duringthegames,canada solympicteamisprovidedwiththebesthealth servicesavailablebyateamofcarespecialists,stateoftheartperformancetechnologyequipmentand support,andasuperiortrainingenvironmentinordertohelpalleviateexternalconcernsandtoprovide services that increase Canada s podium standings. These programs are delivered by the Canadian OlympicCommittee(COC). 5

8 2. TheNextGeneration Aspiring%Olympians%and%the%organizations%and%programs%that%support% their%development. COFisproudtofundfutureOlympiansthroughthefollowingprograms: GOVERNMENTMATCHINGPROGRAM TheCOFwillcapitalizeonallgovernmentmatchingprograms,includingSportCanada s$16million matchingprogramtosupportnextgenerationathletesthatisavailableforthecurrentquadrennial ( ). CANADIANOLYMPICANDPARALYMPICSPORTINSTITUTENETWORK% TheCanadianOlympicandParalympicSportInstituteNetwork(COPSIN)isdesignedtoenhancethe daily training environment of Canada s high performance athletes and coaches. The network of instituteshasgrowntosevenlocationsacrosscanadaincluding:vancouver,calgary,saskatchewan, Manitoba,Toronto,Montreal,andAtlanticCanada.COPSINworksinpartnershipwithSportCanada, localprovincialgovernments,thecanadianolympiccommitteeandfoundation,coachingassociation of Canada and Own the Podium. The team of sport scientists and medical experts that call these facilities home provide programs and services to athletes and coaches to ensure they have every advantagetowinmedalsforcanada. The Canadian Olympic Foundation helps our next generation athletes have access to these same programsandservicese allowing them to access the best sport science and medicine, coaches, and otherhigh@performanceresourcessothatthey,inturn,canbecomeournextolympians. CANADAGAMES% COF is investing in future Olympians with a multi@year agreement with thecanada GamesCouncil. This financial partnership provides sponsorship for the Games that help develop future Olympians ascendingcanada ssportsystem.theinvestmentispartofthecof sstrategytoensurecanada s highperformanceathletesaresupported,encouragedandenrichedatallstagesoftheircareers. 3. BuildingSport The%growth%and%enhancement%of%the%Canadian%sport%system. COF is committed to supporting the growth of the sport system in Canada. The programs and organizationsinthiscategorysupportbothcurrentolympiansaswellasfutureolympians,andinclude: SEED(SPORTENDOWMENTFOREXCELLENCEANDDEVELOPMENT)% TheCOFlaunchedtheSportEndowmentforExcellenceandDevelopment(SEED)fundinlate2014, andhassincegrowntoalmost$4million.throughtheseedfund,thecofactsasthe community foundation fornationalsportfederations(nsfs)andothersportpartnersbyinvesting,managingand disbursingtheirfunds.seedprovidesthensfsandsportpartnerswithstable,long@term,predictable fundingeachyearwhichisnotsubjecttogovernmentfundingmodelsorpodiumperformance. 6

9 CANADIANOLYMPICFOUNDATIONENDOWMENTFUND% Endowment funds are an important tool that help organizations to build capacity while ensuring longevity. Our endowment provides financial stability and ensures that programs, athletes and coaches will be supported despite any economic downturns or other unforeseen circumstances. Launched in December 2014, the fund has grown from the initial investment of $3 millionto$6.5millionsincethattime.thecof sboardofdirectorsannuallydeterminewherebestto granttheinterestearned.ourmandateistoinvestinprogramsandprojectsthatwillhavethegreatest MOREABOUTCOFANDCOC THECANADIANOLYMPICFOUNDATIONBOARDOFDIRECTORS TheCanadianOlympicFoundationisgovernedbyastrongBoardofDirectors,allofwhomareleaders intheirownright,passionateaboutthemissionandvisionoftheolympicmovementincanadaand highlycommittedtothegoalsandobjectivesofthecanadianolympicfoundation. William Hallett Interim% Chair/Treasurer% G% Vice President of Finance and Operations for the VancouverFoundation,Canada slargestcommunityfoundation.% JohnM.Beck Founder,ChairmanandChiefExecutiveOfficerofAeconGroupInc.,Canada s largestpublicly@tradedconstructionandinfrastructuredevelopmentcompany. John I. Bitove Distinguished record of accomplishment in the corporate and sports endeavoursaswellascommunityserviceincanada. Therese Brisson As a member of Canada s national women s hockey team from 1993 to 2005andteamcaptainfor3seasons,helpedleadTeamCanadatoagoldmedalattheSalt LakeCity2002OlympicWinterGamesandasilvermedalfouryearsearlierinNagano.Therese isamarketingleaderinthepackagedgoodsindustryandisavicepresidentonthecocboard andamemberoftheotpboard. PerryDellelce FounderandmanagingpartnerofWildeboerDellelceLLP,oneofCanada s leadingcorporatefinancetransactionalfirms. Hélène Desmarais Since its founding in 1996, Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief ExecutiveofCentred entreprisesetd innovationdemontreal. DouglasH.Mitchell NationalCo@ChairmanofBordenLadnerGervaisLLP,Canada slargest lawfirm,andhasbeenwiththefirmsinceservingasanarticlingstudent. WayneRussell FormerchairmanofHockeyCanada,andalsopreviouslyservedasCEOof OwnthePodiumprogram.HeisalsoaboardmemberoftheCOC,servingsince1997. CaileyStollery PresidentofAngusGlenGolfClub. 7

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11 THECANADIANOLYMPICCOMMITTEE The Canadian Olympic Committee leads the achievement of the Canadian Olympic Team s podium success and advances Olympic values in Canada. Independent and predominantly privately funded through corporate partners, the Canadian Olympic Committee delivers resources that Canada s elite athletesneedtoperformattheirbestandgivetheireverything,everyday.thebackboneofcanada s Olympic movement, the Canadian Olympic Committee works with National Sport Federations to preparetheteamfortheolympic,youtholympicandpanamericangames. TheCOCisresponsibleforallaspectsofCanada sinvolvementintheolympicmovement,including: Canada sparticipationintheolympic,panamericanandyoutholympicgamese ManagingculturalandeducationalprogramspromotingOlympicvaluesinCanadae AdditionalgrassrootscommunityprogramstodevelopandpromoteOlympicvaluesatalllevelse Selecting and supporting Canadian cities in bids to host Olympic, Winter Olympic and Pan AmericanGames. AsoneofthefoundingpartnersofCanadianSportCentresacrossCanada,theCOCisdedicatedto providingathleteswiththemostcomprehensiveservicesavailable.theserangefromofferingcareer counseling to stress management and much more. The COC is also continually developing new servicesforthefuturesoourathletescanwork,trainandlivetobetheirverybest. TheCOCisaninternationallyrecognizedleaderinthefields of marketing andeducation.promoting sportasapositiveandpowerfulforceforallcanadians,thecochelpstoensurethatsportcontinues tocontributetocanadians physical,socialandmoraldevelopmentfromcoasttocoasttocoast. BIOGRAPHY:CHRISOVERHOLT,CEOOFCANADIANOLYMPICCOMMITTEE ChrisOverholtwasnamedChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheCanadianOlympicCommitteeinAugust2011. Chris reports to the President and the Board of Directors, and is responsible for leading the organization.chrispreviouslyservedthecocaschiefoperatingofficer(coo)andchiefmarketing Officer(CMO). Chrisbringsalongcareerofsportsmarketingsuccess,mostrecentlywiththeMiamiDolphinsofthe National Football League. As the Dolphins Vice President for Corporate Partnerships and Broadcasting, he was responsible for leading the organization s efforts in selling corporate sponsorshipsaswellasoverseeingalloftheteam sradioandtelevisionbroadcastrelationships. PriortojoiningtheDolphins,ChrisservedastheExecutiveVicePresident,BusinessOperationsand ChiefMarketingOfficeroftheBankAtlanticCenterandtheFloridaPanthersHockeyClub.Previously, he was Vice President, Sales & Service of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. where he was responsibleforthemarketingandticketsalesplanningandexecutionofcanada stwotopprofessional sports enterprises, the NHL s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA s Toronto Raptors. Chris joined MLSELfromtheTorontoRaptors,wherehehadservedastheDirector,CorporateMarketing. BorninToronto,Chrisisa1987graduateoftheUniversityofWesternOntario.Healsograduatedfrom theharvardbusinessschoolexecutivegeneralmanagersprogramin

12 ADDITIONALINFORMATION: CanadianOlympicFoundation: COFAnnualReport: CanadianOlympicCommittee: COC2016AnnualReport: CanadianOlympicTeamOfficialwebsite: RoleofSportCanada: CanadianOlympicandParalympicSportInstituteNetwork(COPSIN): OwnThePodium: 10