Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will guide Wellspring into its next chapter of growth and innovation. The CEO will provide clear strategic leadership, ensure fundraising and campaign goals are met, and support a culture that reflects Wellspring’s values of compassion, equity, and accountability. As the organization advances through historic expansion and prepares for its next strategic plan, the CEO will oversee a committed senior team, foster strong relationships with affiliate centres, and serve as Wellspring’s leading ambassador across Canada. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organization that is deeply trusted, strongly positioned, and ready to expand its impact.
The CEO will be responsible for meeting ambitious fundraising goals, building long-term financial sustainability, and strengthening Wellspring’s visibility as a leader in supportive cancer care. This includes cultivating major donors, securing partnerships, and advancing relationships with government, health institutions, and prospective donors. At the same time, the CEO will focus on strengthening collaboration across the Wellspring network, supporting affiliates in achieving excellence, and maintaining the balance between national cohesion and local autonomy. They will also work closely with the Board to uphold strong governance practices, align organizational priorities with strategy, and engage the Board as active champions of the mission. Internally, the CEO will invest in the senior team, promote accountability and transparency, and ensure Wellspring’s culture of warmth, inclusion, and professionalism remains a defining strength.
The ideal candidate is an inspiring and values-driven leader with a proven record of success in fundraising, including major gift cultivation and campaign leadership. They bring executive experience within a complex charitable organization, ideally in the health or social services sectors, and demonstrate both strategic agility and operational discipline. Skilled at building high-performing teams, they foster inclusive and accountable cultures where people thrive.
This individual is a confident and authentic communicator who can engage credibly with diverse audiences, from donors and government partners to staff, volunteers, and families living with cancer. They are adept at navigating federated or multi-stakeholder models, balancing growth ambitions with operational realities, and aligning national and local strategies. Above all, they are motivated by Wellspring’s mission and understand the transformative power of support in the cancer journey.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume quoting the position title to resumes@promeus.ca. An Executive Brief is available upon request.
Wellspring is a national charitable organization that provides programs and services to individuals and families living with cancer. With ten affiliate centres across Canada and a growing digital platform, Wellspring provides support that complements clinical care, improves quality of life and health outcomes, and helps individuals and families manage the practical, emotional, and social challenges of cancer. Programs include specialized exercise, symptom management, counselling, peer support, financial navigation, education, caregiver resources, and therapeutic arts.
Founded in Toronto in 1992, Wellspring has grown into a recognized leader in supportive cancer care. Each affiliate centre operates with local governance while the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, based in the Greater Toronto Area, provides national infrastructure, program innovation, digital platforms, and oversight of the brand. Today, Wellspring is poised to expand programs and digital access, and grow its Centre of Innovation. This is a pivotal moment for the organization to double the number of people supported, by extending its reach and strengthening its role as a national voice for people living with cancer.
