One of Shad’s core beliefs is:
True growth and development comes from an intense understanding of self and commitment to support and develop the capacity of others to realize their dreams and their potential.

Shad Ali professional distinctions include that he:
- has a Diploma in Adult Education – St. Francis Xavier University
- holds the CFRE designation (Certified Fund Raising Executive)
- holds the CPBA designation (Certified Personal Behaviour Analyst)
- completed course work and examinations for the AME program with Canadian Society of Association Executives

As a consultant to Blackbaud Analytics in Canada, shad has worked with a number of organizations to enhance their fundraising results, including organizations such as: McGill University, McMaster University, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Nature Canada, Sick Kids Foundation, Covenant House, The Lung Association, and Red Cross.

Shad has presented at several conferences on topics such as: Strategic Planning for Fund Development, Getting the Goods Through Sponsorship, Strategic Donor Development, True Donor Centered Relations Management, Building High Performance Teams, Fundraising in Culturally Diverse Communities, Implications of Canada’s Privacy Legislation, Philanthropy With Purpose, and many other topics.

Shad has been an integral part of several events on a National and local level, including:

Osteoporosis Canada
Bone China Tea

Canadian Diabetes Association
NHL Awards

The Lung Association
Tulip Day, Breath of Hope Relay
Festival of Trees
Annual Golf Tournaments

Saskatoon Centennial Celebrations
Right on Track
New Years Eve
New Years Day In The Park
Canada Day Celebrations
Layers & Drum Festival
Bridge Party
Celebrating Our People

Also prior experience with the Downtown Winnipeg Association had him working on projects such as their Sidewalk Sale, Christmas Lights promotion, Better in The Centre Campaign, and much more.

Through the training and development division of On Purpose Leadership Inc. Shad has delivered sessions on topics such as: Leadership Dynamics, Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Communication Dynamics, Building High Performance Teams, Managing Change, Consultative Selling, Sales Negotiation, Building Superior Inter-personal Communications and more. He has also facilitated business and strategic planning sessions for many companies.

Shad has had the privilege to serve many of Canada’s top charities and not-for-profit organizations both in a professional and volunteer capacities including:
Canadian Red Cross
Toronto Training Board
Human Concern International
IDRF
Canadian Society of Training and Development
Canadian Professional Sales Association
Toronto Board of Trade
The United Way

Shad is an active member in several associations including:
Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals
Canadian Society of Training and Development
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Canadian Professional Sales Association
Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce.

Shad's corporate clients have included:
Great West Life Assurance Company
Amalgamet Canada City of Burlington
York Region Public School Board
City of Saskatoon

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