Three words that best describe her
collaborative, discerning, authentic
What’s her role and connection to the cause?
Heather Murphy serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Children Believe, where she leads organization wide strategic planning and cross functional initiatives that support long term impact and alignment. In this role, she supports organization wide priorities that help turn strategy into action across the organization.
Heather brings deep experience in strategic planning, organizational projects, and donor loyalty and retention. Prior to joining Children Believe, she spent over a decade at SickKids Foundation, leading high priority strategic initiatives and direct marketing efforts focused on strengthening donor relationships and long-term value.
Today, Heather leads strategic planning, operational priority setting, governance support, and cross functional initiatives that strengthen alignment and accountability across Children Believe. She also serves as the organization’s Privacy Officer.
What academic work set her up for success?
Heather earned her Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Interesting tidbit
Heather loves to travel and enjoy the outdoors, especially with her husband and three school-aged kids.
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