Global Philanthropic Canada is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Stone HR Strategies, a respected human resources consultancy specializing in maximizing people potential for small and medium-sized organizations across Canada and North America. This collaboration brings together Global’s executive-level fundraising counsel and Stone HR’s deep expertise in people, culture, and talent to better serve the nonprofit sector.
For charities and nonprofits across the country, sustainable impact depends on two things: strong revenue and strong teams. Through this partnership, clients will gain access to integrated support that aligns both sides of that equation—external funding and internal organizational health—under one collaborative umbrella.
Who is Stone HR Strategies?
Founded and led by Derek Rolstone, Stone HR Strategies is a full-service HR consulting firm based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a proven track record of helping organizations attract, retain, and engage the right people. With more than 25 years of HR and labour relations experience, Derek has supported government, private, and publicly traded companies, building high‑performance teams and strengthening brands through pragmatic, bottom‑line–driven HR strategies. Stone HR specializes in small and medium-sized organizations that need seasoned HR leadership but don’t have an in-house department, offering virtual HR support, talent acquisition, HR policy and strategy, and culture-focused advisory services.
Why this partnership, and why now?
Nonprofit leaders are facing unprecedented pressure: rising demand for services, evolving donor expectations, and intense competition for both philanthropic dollars and talent. At the same time, many organizations are navigating leadership transitions, growth, restructuring, or culture change—all of which require thoughtful integration of fundraising strategy and people strategy.
By joining forces, Global Philanthropic Canada and Stone HR Strategies will help nonprofits:
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Align fundraising strategy with people and culture strategy, so revenue growth is supported by the right structure, skills, and leadership.
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Navigate organizational change, including growth, restructuring, and leadership transitions, with integrated counsel on both donor relationships and HR implications.
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Strengthen board, executive, and staff capacity through coordinated advisory support, coaching, and recruitment for key roles.
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Reduce risk by addressing issues such as role clarity, performance, and culture that can undermine even the strongest fundraising plans.
For Stone HR, the partnership is a natural extension of its commitment to people-first, brand-aligned HR. Derek Rolstone explains: “Great missions are powered by great people, and HR helps make that possible—especially in nonprofits, where leaders don’t just manage people, they protect the mission.”
What this means for Global’s clients
Global’s clients will now have streamlined access to Stone HR’s specialized services, including:
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HR advisory support for small and medium-sized nonprofits that need a “virtual HR department.”
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Talent acquisition and professional search to recruit the leaders, fundraisers, and operational staff that drive mission forward.
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Support with HR policies, performance management, culture, and engagement, tailored to mission-driven environments.
In turn, Stone HR clients will have a direct pathway to Global’s national team of fundraising experts, with services spanning fund development planning, campaigns, major gifts, governance, and case development. Together, we will help organizations raise more money, strengthen their people systems, and build resilient, high-performing cultures that sustain impact over time.
Voices from the partnership
“Working with quality professionals is the ultimate desire of all companies and I’m delighted that Global has found that excellence in our new strategic partnership with Stone HR Strategies,” notes Guy Mallabone, President & CEO of Global Philanthropic Canada. “Their expertise in HR strategies and professional search will provide our clients with enormous added value as we seek to help them raise more money for missions.”
Elevating mission together
At Global Philanthropic Canada, we believe that strong fundraising and strong people strategy are inseparable when it comes to long-term impact. This partnership with Stone HR Strategies is one more way we are investing in both, so that mission-driven organizations can thrive—financially, culturally, and operationally.
If your organization is planning for growth, navigating change, or seeking to build a stronger, more sustainable fundraising program and team, we invite you to connect with us to explore how this new partnership can support your next chapter.
