Alan Ma Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Amalgamated Toronto Blind Tennis and Rexdale Volleyball (formerly NACI Volleyball) as a federally registered not-for-profit organization. We believe that sport can unite people, lower barriers to social participation, and increase development opportunities for everyone involved. I work hand in hand with our dynamic board and frontline personnel. My duties range from governance and safeguarding, organizational capacity building, partnership development, revenue generation and… Show more Amalgamated Toronto Blind Tennis and Rexdale Volleyball (formerly NACI Volleyball) as a federally registered not-for-profit organization. We believe that sport can unite people, lower barriers to social participation, and increase development opportunities for everyone involved. I work hand in hand with our dynamic board and frontline personnel. My duties range from governance and safeguarding, organizational capacity building, partnership development, revenue generation and fundraising, and program design and implementation.Achievements:-Established new partnerships in 2021 with Frontlines and Iroquois Tennis Club in Toronto and Teen Haven in Montreal to increase access for participation for youth and adults-Introduced the adapted sport of blind tennis to Canadians and supported the growth of the game in ON, QC, BC, NS and AB 2011-present-Secured funding and partnership with ParticipACTION to deliver Community Better Challenge for Rexdale youth and community network to increase physical activities in month of June 2020-Negotiated Trustee agreement with local charitable organization within Rexdale community 2020-2021-Acquired grant, and literary resources with First Book Canada to enhance literacy capabilities for Rexdale youth during stay-at-home restrictions 2020-Launched first blind tennis stay-at-home challenge with visually impaired participants from ON, BC, and NS February-April 2020 Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Direct an action-reflection and learning program for Canadian and American university students through summer internships in local not-for-profit and community-based organizations in Montreal. Achievements:-Established 15 partnerships to host student placements within 2 months turn-around. -Hosted 10 speakers for workshops to enhance working competencies and action-reflection capacities for students

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Formerly, the Program Manager prior to my transition to Montreal. Currently, I support the association through special projects: governance, capacity building, revenue generation, on-boarding, policy & procedural development, and stakeholder relations. Achievements:-Doubled revenue sources in 2021 versus highest annual operational budget in association's history; diversified funding sources: federal funding, provincial bodies, corporate foundations, family foundations and governing… Show more Formerly, the Program Manager prior to my transition to Montreal. Currently, I support the association through special projects: governance, capacity building, revenue generation, on-boarding, policy & procedural development, and stakeholder relations. Achievements:-Doubled revenue sources in 2021 versus highest annual operational budget in association's history; diversified funding sources: federal funding, provincial bodies, corporate foundations, family foundations and governing bodies-Initiated 3 Year research project - Increasing female participation and retention for racialized community: ($60K budget) Acquired federal funding, co-designed research and program concept with community stakeholders: racialized female youth, alumni, parents, and program committee, established research partnership with YouthREX 2020-present-Commenced 2 Year Youth-Led Project Management project: ($50K budget) Acquired corporate funding, organized community consultations to established program 2020-present-Leading Collective Impact Exploration project: Acquired buy-in from 4 youth-serving organizations for marginalized communities in addressing oppressive systems for racialized youth; designed framework and workflow; submitted concept for funding (pending) 2020-present-Managed Capacity Building projects: ($40K budget) Strengthening Governance and Enhancing E-capacity projects. Acquired federal funding, led 4 stakeholder groups and 5 consultants, co-facilitated workshops (anti-oppression, anti-racism & trauma-informed frameworks), and revised policies and procedures 2019-2020 Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supported Community Team, Development Department, through a multitude of projects which included course design and facilitation, research and feasibility studies, grant and funding administration, and provincial and community consultations.Achievements:-Administered Building Tennis Community grant program ($95K per year for over 3 years): supported and evaluated 60+ communities and 4-5 facilitated regional workshops per year-Piloted a 3 year all-girls program to verify barriers… Show more Supported Community Team, Development Department, through a multitude of projects which included course design and facilitation, research and feasibility studies, grant and funding administration, and provincial and community consultations.Achievements:-Administered Building Tennis Community grant program ($95K per year for over 3 years): supported and evaluated 60+ communities and 4-5 facilitated regional workshops per year-Piloted a 3 year all-girls program to verify barriers to participation and produce recommendations for national and provincial bodies-Increased frequent players from 1000+ to 4000+ unique participants within 3 years-Supported growth of national partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Canada from 3 pilots to 20+ clubs within 3 years-Introduced new pilot projects to non-traditional tennis communities (racialized, new-comers, and indigenous groups) Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw day-to-day operations and program delivery, lead frontline staff and volunteers, developed and executed fundraising plans and activities (corporate foundations, family foundations, funding agencies, private events, individual donors), established and strengthened partnerships (local agencies and not-for-profit, schools, national and provincial governing bodies), and supported 4 subcommittees and the board of directors to uphold organizational values, vision, and… Show more Oversaw day-to-day operations and program delivery, lead frontline staff and volunteers, developed and executed fundraising plans and activities (corporate foundations, family foundations, funding agencies, private events, individual donors), established and strengthened partnerships (local agencies and not-for-profit, schools, national and provincial governing bodies), and supported 4 subcommittees and the board of directors to uphold organizational values, vision, and mission.Achievements:-Grown participant base from 150+ to 300+ unique individuals-Increased part-time employment for community residents from 10+ to 40+-Increased volunteers engagement from 20+ to 80+-Increased revenue generation from 80K+ to 160K+ Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for partnerships and programs in Toronto, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga and pilot site in London (ON). Facilitated on-boarding and development for new and returning staff members, reported to founding directors, explored and piloted new sites, negotiated partnership agreements and contracts (TDSB, YRSB, TCSB, YRCSB, private schools and community centers), and delivered annual summer programs across 10 locations.Achievements:-Increased participants per… Show more Responsible for partnerships and programs in Toronto, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga and pilot site in London (ON). Facilitated on-boarding and development for new and returning staff members, reported to founding directors, explored and piloted new sites, negotiated partnership agreements and contracts (TDSB, YRSB, TCSB, YRCSB, private schools and community centers), and delivered annual summer programs across 10 locations.Achievements:-Increased participants per year from 60+ to 200+-Increased seasonal staff from 4+ to 10+-Established 10 new partnerships Show less

Graduate Diploma Of Education, Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History Major, And English And Middle-Eastern Cultures Minors