General Manager

2 weeks ago

Quebec City, Canada EightSix Network Full time

Job Description

Company Profile

Mission

The Valsef Dream Big Foundation is focused on supporting qualified charitable organizations through donations with the sole purpose of improving the lives of Montrealers.

Overview

Founded in by the Valsef Group, The Valsef Dream Big Foundation is committed to bringing about a positive transformation in the lives of Montreal’s residents. Their support is centered on four core areas:

Youth: including initiatives and organizations that value physical and mental health and wellness and educational success. Education: including initiatives and organizations that value access to higher education and fighting against school dropout. Environment: including initiatives and organizations that value adopting environmentally responsible behaviors and fighting against climate change. Health: including initiatives and organizations that value the needs of health and social services institutions, research, quality of life and comfort for people living with a disease or mental illness and healthy lifestyle habits.

The Valsef Group Co-Founders, Stephane Manos and Ouissam Youssef, underscore the significance of community engagement with all organizations under the Valsef Group contributing 1% of profits to the foundation. Furthermore, their commitment to matching every dollar raised for the foundation amplifies the impact of every donation.

The profound significance of their initiative becomes evident when you realize that % of every dollar raised goes directly to the charitable organization. All contributions make a meaningful impact.

Valsef Group’s commitment to supporting the Dream Big Foundation not only involves the financial aspect but also serves as a powerful reminder that collective efforts can bring about positive change. We all play a part in making our city a better place.

Co-Founders

Steph Manos

President, The Valsef Dream Big Foundation, Founder and CEO, Valstone

Steph Manos graduated from Montreal’s Concordia University in with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering Hardware, and subsequently launched a business career in his early 20s. His first venture, which grew to over employees, quickly transformed him into one of Canada’s most successful young tech entrepreneurs. Leveraging his experience, Steph co-founded Valsoft where he is responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology, Strategy, and Research. He is also an early investor in Valnet, a company managing some of the world’s biggest entertainment content-rich web properties, including The and . Steph lives in Montreal with his wife and three kids.

Ouissam Youssef

Founder and CEO, Valsef & Valsoft

Sam Youssef, a graduate from Montreal’s Concordia University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, has been creating and building businesses since the age of 15. In his early 20s, he turned a passion for technology-based businesses into a company that quickly grew to over employees, with offices in North America and Europe. Sam is the founder and current CEO of Valsoft, a leading Canadian enterprise specialized in building and acquiring software companies that provide mission critical solutions in their respective niches. He also co-founded Valnet, a visionary company that operates a portfolio of the biggest content-rich entertainment web properties in the world, including and . In addition to his roles at Valsoft and Valnet, Sam is an avid value investor, advisor and board member in various early-stage businesses.

Position Description

Reporting to the President of The Valsef Dream Big Foundation, the General Manager will be responsible for managing the operations of the foundation and contributing to its strategy while collaborating closely with its founders. This individual will represent the foundation in the community, enable the foundation to have a significant, meaningful, and measurable impact and execute events and initiatives that fulfill its mission. The General Manager will also build and introduce an effective structure for this well-funded foundation to continue to have a growing footprint in the Montreal community.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute a structure and processes to create an effective way of managing the foundation’s operations. Develop, implement, and execute the appropriate reporting process, metrics, and mechanisms. Provide monthly reports and deliver presentations to the board of directors on a quarterly basis, including information regarding events and initiatives, budget and forecasts, and the impact of allocated funds on the community. Develop, implement, and execute an effective approval process to present and obtain approvals from the board of directors regarding new philanthropic requests, events, and initiatives. Prospect, identify, and evaluate potential opportunities aligned with the foundation’s four core ideas and present relevant opportunities to the President and/or board of directors. Spearhead new events and initiatives aligned with the foundation’s four core ideas. Be the primary point of contact for all external partners and organizations to which the foundation is connected. Build strong relationships with individuals at these organizations, discuss the structure of how we can contribute, discuss the potential impact, pitch the foundation, respond to any questions about the foundation, etc. Organize, coordinate, and represent the foundation at all events we host (including our two major annual events), sponsor or support. Manage the employee matching program across the Valsef Group portfolio companies, ensuring proper tracking and execution of matching submissions and timely communication back to the employees and business. Support timely and consistent marketing efforts, including social media activity, to provide visibility for the foundation and its impact on the community.

Candidate Profile

Experience

10+ years’ experience in a family office foundation, corporate foundation, private foundation or another relevant non-for-profit organization. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, arts, communications, etc.). Experience managing various activities within a foundation (prospecting and evaluating opportunities, spearheading new initiatives, managing approval processes, managing events and initiatives, reporting, marketing, etc.). Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and building and maintaining a network within the community. Strong project management, organizational and time management skills.

Personal Characteristics

Strong interpersonal skills. Professional and effective communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Solutions-oriented, can-do work ethic, proactive, flexible, and adaptable. Bilingual (written and oral) in English and French.

Location

The position is located in Montreal, Quebec. The position will have a hybrid and flexible work schedule, enabling attendance at events supported by the foundation, as needed.

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