Dan O'Rourke Email & Phone Number

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Ca

As the founding President of Divine Renovation, I lead a gifted team dedicated to renewing and revitalizing churches globally. My role focuses on casting the organization’s vision and driving its growth, from strategic planning to hands-on leadership development. A key part of my work is fostering a culture of leadership development, empowering others within the organization to grow as leaders and experts in their own right.𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Provide strategic direction and oversee the growth and development of Divine Renovation’s global initiatives.• Oversee leadership development programs that equip team members and church leaders with the skills to drive transformation.• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and donors to ensure the sustainability of the mission.• Oversee content creation and service delivery, ensuring that Divine Renovation’s conferences, media, and publications meet the highest standards.• Work closely with five boards globally, ensuring governance, accountability, and alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Spearheaded Divine Renovation’s growth from a small team to a global nonprofit with operations in 29 countries and services in 7 languages.• Developed a diverse range of services, including conferences, coaching, book publishing, and video production, to meet the needs of leaders at all levels.• Established a global network of partnerships and secured resources through strategic fundraising and relationship-building, helping sustain and expand our mission.• Led the organization in delivering hundreds of high-impact events across several continents, fostering leadership and renewal both within the Church and across diverse communities.

Hrm, Nova Scotia, Ca

At Communications Nova Scotia, I worked with a talented digital team to enhance the government’s online and social media presence. My role involved systematizing processes, leading initiatives, and contributing to content strategy. Key achievements include:• 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led the effort to introduce and implement a social media management tool, which consolidated government social media activities across multiple platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram). This tool improved efficiency in scheduling, posting, and reviewing content.• 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Directed the “Change Makers” initiative, which highlighted leaders across Nova Scotia making significant contributions in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. The video series generated millions of online views and high engagement, as Nova Scotians and others shared these inspiring stories across social media platforms.• 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Managed the social media analytics reporting that informed the premier and senior leaders on digital performance, helping guide decision-making and strategy.

As Executive Director of JPIIMI, I led the organization through key growth phases and strategic pivots. Initially focused on training young people in media production and creating video content for EWTN, JPIIMI grew into a media production house with a small team. After a brief transition period under the short tenure of a different executive, I returned to continue leading JPIIMI through its next stage of development.Key achievements include:• Leading the production of annual TV series for EWTN and media projects for Salt and Light Television and various organizations.• Spearheading the organization’s pivot in 2015, shifting focus from media production to hosting the first Divine Renovation conference (DR16).• In 2017, JPIIMI formally rebranded as Divine Renovation, reflecting its new mission of coaching parishes in renewal and growth.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ca

At Engage Nova Scotia, I worked closely with community leaders and stakeholders to improve the quality of life for citizens across the province. My role involved leading and supporting several key initiatives, including:• 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗖𝗙𝗡𝗣): Supported the first public event in Halifax, which brought together Prime Minister Paul Martin, National Chief Perry Bellegarde (Assembly of First Nations), and Treasury Board President Scott Brison. The event focused on resetting the relationship between Canadians and Indigenous peoples. It was live-streamed to communities across Canada, allowing for broader engagement through innovative use of social media and online technologies.• 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Helped launch this initiative, connecting new immigrants with Nova Scotian families to celebrate their first Thanksgiving in Canada. The program gained significant media attention for its role in promoting the province’s culture of hospitality and fostering positive relationships between newcomers and established residents.• 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: Played a pivotal role in the early stages of developing the provincial roll-out of this initiative, which focused on measuring progress through key societal factors beyond GDP. The adoption of the Wellbeing Index introduced new frameworks for government, academics, and community groups to evaluate progress and better understand the realities and challenges facing communities.• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Facilitated numerous community meetings and dialogues with local leaders to gather input on community needs and priorities. Built strong relationships with municipal leaders across Nova Scotia to ensure that local perspectives informed provincial initiatives and decision-making.

Hrm, Nova Scotia, Ca

As one of the original team members of the Public Engagement Office, which was established within the Office of Planning and Priorities, I contributed to several key initiatives aimed at fostering public engagement and improving internal public service operations. My role focused on supporting large-scale projects and developing tools to better engage both the public and government employees.• 𝗜𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Played a key supporting role in the public engagement efforts behind the Ivany Report, one of the most significant reports on the future of Nova Scotia’s economy. I helped organize and facilitate province-wide public engagement sessions, providing citizens an opportunity to contribute to shaping government priorities and economic strategies. The report went on to influence the province’s economic growth and accountability measures.• 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹: Contributed to a government-wide initiative to improve employee engagement scores across the Nova Scotia public service. As part of this initiative, I supported the launch of an internal networking tool to foster cross-departmental collaboration, created video testimonials highlighting the impact of public servants, and contracted an external firm to build a new employee portal that streamlined access to key services and internal communications.• 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Designed and delivered public engagement training programs to leaders across the Nova Scotia public service, helping build capacity for meaningful public involvement in government initiatives.

In this role, I contributed to the development of policy initiatives, supporting public engagement strategies and collaborating with colleagues on key provincial issues. Voluntary Planning was recognized as a leader in engaging citizens on complex policy matters, and during my time as Policy Development Coordinator, I helped facilitate discussions that brought diverse voices into policy conversations.

In this role, I led the Vision Nova Scotia initiative, a province-wide effort to engage citizens in shaping a vision for the future of their communities. I managed a volunteer board, facilitated public discussions, and coordinated with stakeholders to gather input and drive conversations around community growth and development. I also supported other policy initiatives during this time as part of Voluntary Planning’s mission to influence key policy discussions in Nova Scotia.

Wolfville, Ns, Ca

As President of the Acadia Students’ Union, I led a team of 45 staff and students, managing a budget of $2.5 million. During my tenure, I oversaw several key initiatives, including:• Co-founding ANNSA (now Students NS), a provincial student lobbying organization representing five universities.• Establishing new revenue-generating facilities, including a retail store and a Pizza Pizza franchise on campus.• Representing student interests at a national level through the Government Relations Committee of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), engaging with elected officials, including the prime minister, to advocate for student policy priorities.

Graduate Studies In Government

Ba, Political Science

Ba, Arts And Business (Transferred)