The Team
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The team contains deep expertise in all aspects of philanthropic, investment, corporate and government funding.
Leadership
Founder & CEO
Kathryn Babcock
Kathryn is focused on increasing the flow of capital toward work that strengthens communities and supports social change. With 25 years of experience in revenue mobilization, she has seen how thoughtful strategy and practical tools can help organizations move their work forward. She founded capitalW to bring clear, adaptable fundraising practices to initiatives working at both community and systems levels. Her approach reflects a belief that steady, well-aligned revenue can create the conditions for lasting impact. Kathryn is guided by the idea of an infusive economy—a future where people can use their philanthropic, investment, and everyday spending choices to support human flourishing.
Founder
Moira Connolly
Moira Connolly is the co-Founder of capitalW. Her vision for women around the world and her inspired partnership created capitalW. Her leadership continues to shape capitalW’s work in Canada and internationally.
Principal Consultant
Joy Davidson
A seasoned non-profit executive, Joy’s career encompasses fundraising, governance and operational work at grassroots organizations through to her tenure as Acting President for the Arthritis Research Foundation (UHN) and Executive Lead, Major & Planned Giving at Sinai Foundation.
Principal Consultant
Niti Bhotoia
Niti specializes in transformational gifts that propel transformational impact. Niti’s portfolio of work includes seven figure gifts for charitable organizations in arts, health and social services.
Advisors
Advisor
Arlene MacDonald
Arlene is central to Canada’s conversation on charitable and non-profit data. She has sat on more than 40 charitable boards and led the Charitable Sector Data Working Group for the Federal Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector. Arlene is a member of both the Federal Non Profit Data Coalition and the CFC’s Transition and Innovation Group.
Advisor
Jane Zhang
Jane Zhang works at the intersection of technology and social impact. She brings extensive experience in digital innovation, facilitation, and systems leadership to support mission-driven organizations.
Advisor
Alex Tveit
Alex Tveit is the CEO of the Sustainable Impact Foundation and a leader in building collaborative ecosystems that address complex global challenges. His work focuses on systems change, emerging technology, and partnerships that drive sustainable impact.
Advisor
Kirsten Wright
Dr. Kirsten Wright is Managing Director of the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation at the University of Waterloo. Her work focuses on systems thinking, interdisciplinary research, and collaborative innovation to address complex societal challenges.
Advisor
Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed
Dr. Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed is Managing Director of the Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience (WISIR) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. Her work focuses on social innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborative approaches to systems change.
Advisor
Graham Harvey
Graham Harvey is a finance and governance advisor with extensive experience in accounting and nonprofit board leadership. He supports mission-driven organizations with financial stewardship, strategic oversight, and organizational sustainability.
Advisor
Suzi Mikaelian
Suzi Mikaelian is the Founder of Social Mission Canada and a strategic advisor to nonprofits and social enterprises. She specializes in strategy, governance, and revenue diversification to help organizations build sustainable impact.
Advisor
Christopher Holz
Christopher Holz is a public affairs executive with more than 20 years of experience. He has provided counsel across multiple policy areas and previously served as a senior advisor to cabinet ministers, bringing deep expertise in government relations and public policy.
Advisor
Jonathan Hera
Jonathan is a leading impact investment and blended finance practitioner in emerging, frontier and domestic markets. He is a specialist in a gender and inclusivity for systems level impact.
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