- Paul D. McNair
Paul McNair (b. May 13, 1959) of Halifax,
Nova Scotia is an award-winningCanadian in Canada'snonprofit sector . Primarily, he is known for establishing theNames Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in Canada [ [http://www.quilt.ca Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt] Retrieved 8/18/07.] and was named Outstanding Professional Fundraising Executive by theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals in 2006 [ [http://www.afpns.ca Association of Fundraising Professionals] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] . He currently serves as President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nova Scotia Chapter.Biography
Born and raised in Halifax, McNair received his schooling at Burton Ettinger Elementary School, St. Andrew's Jr. High, and
Halifax West High School . In 1977, he received the Birk's Medal for outstanding contribution to school affairs and the Soroptimist Youth Citizenship Award for contribution to the community. McNair attendedMount Saint Vincent University from 1977 to 1981, and was elected the first male student union President in the University's history. He received the President's Prize in 1981 [ [http://www.msvu.com Mount Saint Vincent University] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] .Career
Serving as the Executive Director for the
Friends of the Citadel Society , McNair gained reputation for outstanding management skills in the nonprofit sector taking the organization from a grassroots level to a national award-winning society. He then became the first Executive Director of theAlzheimer Society of Nova Scotia and the Executive Director ofAIDS Nova Scotia . Special events coordinated by McNair captured local, regional and national awards during this time including recognition by theTourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia and theNational Association of Cooperating Associations .In 1990, McNair left Halifax to join the
Farha Foundation inMontreal , Canada's first private AIDS foundation founded byRon Farha , former President ofLinda Lingerie . Between 1992 and 1997, McNair worked for theKingston Symphony ,Big Sisters of Ottawa and theOttawa General Hospital . In 1997, he moved toVictoria, British Columbia to join theCamosun College Foundation [ [http://www.camosun.bc.ca Camosun College Foundation] . Retrieved 8/18/07] . Heading the Foundation's private sector campaign to restore the College's historicYoung Building , McNair was recognized by theCanadadian Council for the Advancement of Education for 25 years in the industry.In 2006, McNair completed his course work for his Masters in Philanthropy & Development from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Winona [ [http://www.smumn.edu Saint Mary's University] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] .
The
Parkinson Society Maritime Region named McNair Executive Director in 2003. [ [http://www.parkinsonmaritimes.ca Parkinson Society Maritime Region] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] . In 2006 McNair was awarded the "Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award" by theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals in Nova Scotia [ [http://www.afpns.com Association of Fundraising Professionals in Nova Scotia] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] . He was also named President Elect of the organization.McNair has served on the
Board of Governors ofMount Saint Vincent University , Open Space Gallery Victoria, Metro Volunteer Resource Centre,National Association of Cooperating Associations , Victoria Dance Series, and numerous other organizations. He currently serves on theNatal Day Committee [ [http://www.natalday.org Natal Day] . Retrieved 8/18/07.] of the Halifax Regional Municipality [http://www.halifax.ca/boardscom] .ee also
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