Gary O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer Gambling Research Exchange Ontario Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry 2012 - to Present Executive Director, Ontario Canadian Diabetes Association Nonprofit; 1001-5000 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry 2004 – 2011 • Translated the Association’s national strategy into the provincial context, managing 9 directors, over 70 staff, and 5,400 + volunteers. • Improved fundraising performance by decreasing costs by 60%. • Inspired political will to secure a $741 million multi-year funding commitment from the provincial government. Executive Director Association of Ontario Health Centres 1997 – 2003 • Turned around the organization to restore credibility, financial pragmatism and growth trajectory. • Achieved a $105 million funding increase to open new community centres and satellites. • Created political will to incorporate health centres as a key part of the primary health care strategy of the province of Ontario. Branch Manager, Hamilton Branch Canadian Red Cross Society Nonprofit; 10,001+ employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry 1992 – 1996 • Reviewed and re-engineered programs to better meet community needs, winning a national award for innovative community programming. • Managed 17 staff and 900 volunteers. • Led a 700% growth in fundraising and turned money-losing programs into cost-effective profit centres. • Forged new partnerships with community organizations. Managing Director Street Kids International Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry 1991 – 1992 • Fortified this young organization with solid business principles and processes, setting its course for success. Fundraising Consultant Fundraisers Service Network 1990 – 1991 • Researched and created capital campaigns for not-for-profit organizations such as The Toronto Historical Board, The Bruce Trail Association and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. • Recruited potential campaign team leaders from among fortune 500 corporate CEOs, the media and the community. Program Coordinator Canadian Crossroads International Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry 1979 – 1990 • Expanded the number of participants the organization recruited and countries the organization was operating in, and implemented business disciplines to improve performance and perception of the organization.

GREO seeks a Communications Officer

June 8, 2015 by Gary O'Connor

Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (GREO) is an independent knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) organization that aims to eliminate harm from gambling. Our goal is to support evidence-informed decision making in responsible gambling policies, standards and practices. Our work supports policy makers, gambling regulators and operators, researchers, as well as treatment and prevention service providers.

OPGRC seeks a KTE Knowledge Broker

October 3, 2013September 27, 2013 by Gary O'Connor

The Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre (OPGRC) is recognized for its leadership as an objective, independent problem gambling research centre in Canada and around the world. Our leadership has guided major research initiatives and has supported evidence-informed decision-making in policy and practice. In doing so, OPGRC has formed highly effective provincial, inter-provincial and international partnerships …

GREO seeks a Communications Officer

OPGRC seeks a KTE Knowledge Broker

OPGRC seeks a KTE Projects Officer

OPGRC seeks a KTE Communications Officer

OPGRC seeks an Administrative Coordinator

OPGRC seeks Manager, Research, Knowledge Translation and Exchange