Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 2, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For her leadership in the voluntary sector and for her stewardship of charitable giving, notably as head of Community Foundations of Canada.

Monica Patten has encouraged Canadians to invest in their communities. As president and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, a national body that oversees a network of local grantmaking organizations, she guided the movement through a period of unprecedented growth, encouraging philanthropy and helping generous citizens channel their giving to best meet community needs. Now retired, she continues to share her experience and passion as a volunteer with many charitable organizations, including The Lawson Foundation and the Anglican Church of Canada.