Canadian Paralympic Foundation

Terrance M. Slobodian

Terry brings a wealth of experience in building foundations and fundraising teams. Most recently, he was Chief, Corporate Partnerships and Private Fundraising, of UNICEF in Geneva and Moscow. In this position, he increased the organization’s income by 240% through strategic alliances with major global corporations.

Prior to joining UNICEF, Terry was a highly sought-after consultant in Canada and the USA after successfully serving as President and CEO of Bridgepoint Health Foundation, and Vice-President of Bridgepoint Health Corporation. Terry was responsible for the Foundation's overall operations, leading all fundraising, development, branding and awareness efforts in support of the research, teaching and patient care mission of Bridgepoint; one of Canada's leading complex care and complex rehabilitation hospitals. He was also responsible for managing a $60 million “Life Changes” capital campaign to build a new $400 million Bridgepoint campus.

Previously, he held the senior position of Vice President, Advancement, and President, Foundation, at the University of Ontario's Institute of Technology and Durham College. In this role he helped to establish Ontario’s newest university and led the University's $100 million capital campaign and was responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive marketing and public communications campaign.

Prior to this, Terry spearheaded multiple fundraising and marketing initiatives, including two hospital campaigns: Northumberland Healthcare Corporation's campaign to build a new hospital in Cobourg, and Quinte Healthcare Corporation's campaign to build a new hospital in Bancroft. Both efforts exceeded the fundraising goals and were completed under budget and ahead of schedule and was awarded “Best Hospital Campaign in Canada”.
He also spent 7 years living and working in Eastern Europe helping to pioneer and establish a micro-enterprise development organization that created and sustained numerous businesses and jobs throughout Eastern Europe and Russia. He also created an NGO that has provided thousands of inner-city youth in Slovakia to experience the joy of sport regardless of physical or financial ability. 

Awards include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal for "making a significant contribution to Canada and impacting literally thousands of lives through humanitarian service", and the University of Western Ontario's 2005 Alumni Award of Merit.