Ken Mayhew

Ken Mayhew is a dynamic and highly respected senior fundraising executive with a passion for cultivating donors who share Osler’s commitment to delivering exceptional health care close to home. Through his exemplary leadership, the Foundation has experienced continuous revenue growth, recently exceeding its $100M campaign goal by $9M to support the redevelopment of Osler’s Peel Memorial, Brampton Civic, and Etobicoke General Hospitals.

Prior to joining Osler in 2012, Ken spent 20 years with the MS Society of Canada where he was responsible for all aspects of marketing, communications, media, and fund development for a program with almost one million active donors, raising over $50M annually.

An active and passionate volunteer, Ken most recently took on a leadership role as Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Canada. He is also the Past President of the local AFP chapter. Ken’s ongoing involvement with AFP, Imagine Canada, and the Rideau Hall Foundation includes work to profile the importance of philanthropy as an enabler of Canada’s robust and inclusive social fabric. He is a frequent fundraising spokesperson and has been featured in numerous podcasts, panels, interviews, and media pieces.

Among many honors, Ken has been recognized with a CEO in Action award from the Diversity Journal for his work in inclusive board and fundraising development. He was named 2019 Fundraiser of the Year by the Greater Toronto Chapter of AFP.