Endow Manitoba Team – Endow Manitoba

Alan Goddard

Vice President of Endow Manitoba

Alan’s passion involves helping organizations develop to their fullest potential. After leaving an award-winning career with the Manitoba government, he formed the NovaTuri Group; focused on enhancing organizations through governance and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining The Winnipeg Foundation in 2018, Alan led a multi-year pilot project focused on enhancing 21 of Manitoba’s affiliated community foundations. His current role combines ongoing support of Manitoba’s 55 community foundations, leadership of The Foundation’s other provincial priorities, including the Manitoba Heritage Trust Program, and the development of new strategies intended to advance the community foundation movement in Manitoba. An active community volunteer, Alan has served on the boards of Willow Place and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg.

Courtney Feldman

Manager of Capacity Building

Courtney is dedicated to advancing the sustainability, growth, and impact of community foundations in Manitoba. Prior to joining the Endow Manitoba team, she enjoyed building the capacity of individuals and organizations through a variety of coaching, training and development roles and project development and management positions. She is a graduate of Carleton University (Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership), University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Commerce), Saint Xavier University (Adult Education), and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). Courtney’s passion for community has been recognized through the Harry Silverberg Leadership Award for her dedication to grassroot causes and strategic vision.

Melanie Dean

Manager of Indigenous Philanthropy

Melanie Dean, a values-based leader, is the Manager of Indigenous Philanthropy at The Winnipeg Foundation, Canada’s first community foundation, established in 1921. Melanie holds a Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Winnipeg. Melanie is nehithaw from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Manitoba on her mother’s side and Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan on her father’s (Treaty Six Territory). Melanie spent seventeen years working as the Director, Executive Training at the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute and Executive Director of Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership, an Indigenous youth led charity in Winnipeg. Prior to that, Melanie worked in various Federal Government departments, Little Red Spirit’s Head Start program as a Child Care Worker; a Powwow instructor with the Rising Sun Powwow Club, and Cultural Coordinator with Seven Oaks School Division’s Keeping Balance after school program. Melanie is an active volunteer and mentor in the community and serves as Chair on the Urban Indigenous Theatre Company Board.

Kevin Parsons

Sr. Capacity Building Advisor

Kevin has been part of the Endow Manitoba team since spring of 2019 and in that time has been fortunate to meet and work with the passionate staff and volunteers that drive the community foundation movement in the province. Kevin is a strong believer in the strength and resilience of not only communities, but their members. A proponent of lifelong education, Kevin is pursuing his Masters of Applied Economics through the University of Winnipeg starting in September 2022, and is looking forward to using what he learns to contribute to the evolution and growth of the community foundation movement. In his spare he likes to read, binge shows, and stay active through biking, running, playing soccer, hockey and almost any other sport you throw at him.

Denise Campbell

Endow Program Officer

Denise Campbell joined The Winnipeg Foundation in 2001 as an Accounting Officer. Her duties at The Foundation have changed over the years and her current role as Program Specialist – Endow Manitoba is dedicated to addressing the needs of Manitoba community foundations. Denise brings years of foundation experience to her role and enjoys being the person at the other end of the phone or email. She believes there are no silly questions and will go the extra mile to help you. Prior to The Foundation, Denise worked for 11 years as the Office Manager of H & K Packers Co. Ltd. which included being the main bookkeeper for Finger’s Restaurant. Denise was born and raised in Swan River, MB, a beautiful place where her parents and many of her friends and family still reside.

Chloé Arbez-Rondeau

Programs Coordinator

Chloé aspires to support local, empower others and increase the sustainability in our communities. She has a BA in Arts (French) from the University of Winnipeg and a diploma in Social Services from La Cité Collégiale. Prior to joining Endow Manitoba, she has had the opportunities to work in multiple roles with the francophone community, with children and youth, as well as with community members facing poverty barriers. In her position as a Programs Coordinator, she supports the Endow team and the community foundation network.

Valerie Uffelman

Community Foundations Coordinator – Northern Manitoba

Val was born and raised in The Pas. Due to the geographical location, hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities are prevalent in the community, so Val first started volunteering with the Civil Air Search and Rescue. Many years ago, a local resident got turned around in the bush while on a hunting trip. A search was initiated to locate him. Within a couple of hours, Val and the rest of the team located him. Her life-long commitment to improving community well-being didn’t stop there through her continued volunteerism with numerous community partners and her recent endeavour working with the community foundations in The Pas, Flin Flon and Thompson through the Endow Manitoba Shared Staff Program Val jokes, “I am happy to be part of this team. But failing miserably at retirement.”

When she isn’t working or volunteering, she spends time with her husband, two sons, and grandchildren. “Retirement will come later.”

Caddie Crampton

Community Foundations Coordinator – South Central Region

Caddie has always prided herself in building professional relationships with people throughout her career. Born and raised in Southern Manitoba, Caddie understands the needs of rural communities and diversity within them. After graduating from Red River College, Caddie and her family lived in multiple provinces and abroad. Upon returning and moving to Carman, Caddie opened her own business and volunteered on multiple boards. She joins the Endow Manitoba team as a Community Foundations Coordinator supporting North Norfolk Foundation, Big Grass Community Foundation, Carman Area Foundation, Miami and Area Foundation.

Maia Vicente

Community Foundation Coordinator

Maia holds a master’s degree in public administration and is a licensed Professional Teacher and Environmental Planner. She has nearly two decades worth of experience in municipal relations, rural development, and youth programming in her home country, Philippines. Her diverse employment history includes roles as Project Development Officer, Statistician, Child-Friendly Movement Focal Person, and Teacher. She has developed versatile skills that enable her to adapt quickly to new environments and engage with diverse communities.

Maia and her family moved to Morden, MB in May 2023. She feels it is a dream come true to be chosen as the Community Foundations Coordinator in South Central region of Manitoba. She provides support to the community foundations of Morden, Pembina-Manitou, and Morris and loves working with people who help their communities to become even better places.