WATERLOO REGION – January 22, 2020 – Capacity Canada is expanding their MatchBoard Program in Canada through their new relationship with The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Serving on a board of directors is an excellent way for people to give back to their communities while enhancing their leadership skills. Yet for many individuals who hope to serve on a board, it can be difficult to know where to start. With thousands of non-profits across Canada and new responsibilities to learn in a governance position, the process of finding the right board and learning how to fulfill a director role can be daunting.
Capacity Canada’s award-nominated MatchBoard Program will support a TD executive’s search to serve on a non-profit board that suits their passions, personalities, and professional skills – all while building their capacity to serve in governance roles. Through coaching by Capacity Canada Executives in Residence, the availability of in-depth research about potential organizations, and diverse learning opportunities, the MatchBoard Program is focused on providing a positive experience and winning fit for both the TD executive and their selected non-profit board.
“Capacity Canada is excited to work with TD on the delivery of our MatchBoard Program to their senior executives in Canada. TD has a long history of community engagement in Canada and this sponsorship is proof of their commitment to helping to strengthen the non-profit sector across the country,” said Cathy Brothers, CEO of Capacity Canada.
In March 2018, TD launched their new enterprise-wide global corporate citizenship platform called ‘The Ready Commitment’ to help open doors to a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
“As part of our global corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, we are focused on bringing together our business, philanthropy and human capital as levers for focus and impact. Working with Capacity Canada, which will provide guidance, training, and matching services for our senior executives in Canada is just one way for TD to put The Ready Commitment into action while leveraging the strength of our executive workforce to help make a positive impact in the communities we serve,” said Naki Osutei, Associate Vice President, responsible for Colleague Engagement at TD.
Contacts
Cathy Brothers, CEO
Capacity Canada
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Office: 866-317-1992 x1
Mobile: 226-808-7220
Kate Lally, Manager, Employee Engagement, Corporate Citizenship
TD Bank Group
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Office: 416-307-7653
Capacity Canada is a national registered charity that brings together the ideas, people and resources that fuel social innovation. Our vision is to change lives through courageous community organizations. We are accomplishing this by providing non-profit leaders new resources and professional support that enhances leadership skills, stimulates cross-sector collaboration, promotes knowledge sharing, and encourages social innovation.
About TD Global Corporate Citizenship and The Ready Commitment
TD has a long-standing commitment to help enrich the lives of its customers, colleagues and communities. As part of its corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, TD is targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving in four areas critical to helping to open doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow – Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health. Through The Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more confident – not just about their finances, but also in their ability to achieve their personal goals in a changing world. For further information, visit www.td.com/thereadycommitment
