Derek has more than 30 years of organization management and advancement experience working with children and youth, community development, and education. Derek’s experience includes local, provincial and national organizations.
In 2020, he joined the Advancement Team of Carleton University as a Senior Development Officer working on special university-wide projects, including the founding of the Centre for Research in Canadian Philanthropy, Nonprofits and Social Enterprise.
Derek was elected to the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada in 2021, continuing a career-long affiliation with AFP. He served as secretary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter before moving to Ottawa, where he had a 10-year volunteer involvement with the chapter, including serving as chair of the Every Member Campaign and Chair of the Chapter.
In recognition of his service to the Ottawa community and his leadership in the fundraising profession, Derek was recognized as a United Way Ottawa Community Builder (2015) and the AFP Newfoundland and Labrador Outstanding Fundraising Executive (2004).
Derek’s strong commitment to volunteering includes service to the Candelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group, the Ten Oaks Project, United Way Ottawa, and Youville Centre.
