Clare Northcott, Director, New Brunswick

Clare is the executive director of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation. Prior to that she was National Director of Organizational Transformation  for United Way of Canada – Centraide Canada (National Office). 

In her role, she was the primary support to local United Ways in the implementation of the Standards of Excellence and the development of learning opportunities for the local leadership. Prior to her work at the National office she was an Executive Director for a Local United Way in the Province of New Brunswick

Clare has spent 22 years in the non profit sector in leadership positions with extensive knowledge in governance structures, human resources, resource development and financial accountability. Her past work in the not for profit field have enabled her to strengthen her skills in turnaround and restructuring strategies in organizations that have been struggling through various capacity, amalgamation or crisis issues. She has worked in senior leadership position in the YMCA movement, Municipal Recreation departments and the University of New Brunswick.

Clare has a Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree from Acadia University so it’s no surprise to see her hobbies and interests revolve around outdoor sports and health and fitness.