About Common Ground Co-Operative Common Ground Co-operative (CGC) is a Toronto-based nonprofit that has championed supported employment for adults with developmental disabilities since 2000. Through four social enterprises — Lemon & Allspice Catering, two coffee kiosks, and CleanABLE (therapeutic toy sanitization) — CGC demonstrates how collaboration, innovation, and empowerment can transform lives. We also deliver a hospitality "Foundations" training program with embedded apprenticeships. CGC is a recognized leader in inclusive community participation and co-operative business models.The Opportunity CGC seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader with the heart of an activist — someone who will champion disability rights while building the organizational capacity to grow our impact. With a strategic plan refresh underway, this is a pivotal moment to shape CGC's future. The Executive Director will lead fundraising, community partnerships, and communications while overseeing operations across four sites and a team of eight. This is essentially a hybrid role; no on-site administrative office. Salary range: $85,000–$93,000.Core Responsibilities Leadership & StrategyOwn and operationalize the refreshed strategic plan with clear metricsProvide visionary leadership to staff, volunteers, and the BoardTake an active responsibility supporting board operationsCoach team members and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environmentFundraising & Financial ManagementLead grant-writing, donor relations, and fundraising eventsDevelop and manage the annual budget; ensure financial sustainabilityMaintain compliance with nonprofit regulations and Ministry reportingPrograms & ServicesEnsure programs effectively meet the needs of adults with disabilitiesMonitor and continuously improve program outcomesCommunity Engagement & AdvocacyServe as CGC's public face; build partnerships with community organizations, government, and donorsAdvocate for the rights and inclusion of adults with disabilitiesMonitor policy and legislative changes affecting partners and participantsOperations & PeopleOversee day-to-day operations across four social enterprise sitesHire, develop, and supervise a team of eight staffFoster an inclusive, mission-driven workplace cultureManage back-office functions: licensing, security, administrationQualifications RequiredBachelor's degree (Master's in nonprofit management, social work, or related field preferred)8+ years in nonprofit leadership or equivalent experienceProven fund development and grant-writing track recordStrong knowledge of nonprofit governance and complianceExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationFinancial acumen — budgeting, reporting, fiscal oversightAssetsExperience with or advocacy for people with intellectual/developmental disabilitiesChange management expertise — guiding an organization and Board through transitionFamiliarity with social enterprise modelsKnowledge of Ontario developmental services and provincial policyA strong community network; proven relationship-builderWho You ArePassionate advocate for disability rights and inclusionStrategic and creative thinker who translates vision into actionCollaborative networker who builds trust across diverse stakeholdersHands‑on self‑starter with patience, flexibility, and the drive to pivot when neededHow to Apply Please submit your résumé and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and what draws you to CGC's mission to We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disability.Due to resourcing, we will be in touch only with candidates who are selected for interviews.#J-18808-Ljbffr