Peter Fardy
About
For Peter Fardy, advancing the goals of Dalhousie is about much more than asking people to open their wallets. Rather, he believes it’s his role – and that of his team in advancement office – to help alumni and other members of the Dalhousie community discover how a gift of time, talent or treasure will fulfill them. Whether it’s funding one student’s studies or enabling an addition to Dal’s facilities, such as a library or lab, Mr. Fardy is committed to giving contributors and understanding of the difference they can make and a sense of achievement when they do. “It’s our job to help them discover what they are truly capable of doing.”
As vice-president, Advancement, Mr. Fardy aims to build an effective operation that integrates sustainable fund development and robust alumni engagement. Internally, he has an “almost always” open-door policy as leader to a team of development professionals who are very focused on individual and team performance. He believes that good performance management practices are critical to individual team members, the unit as a whole and the university. He also meets with deans, AVPs and others across Dal to make sure advancement goals are aligned with those of the university. Mr. Fardy’s work also takes him off campus – elsewhere in Halifax and across the country – to build meaningful relationships with alumni and friends whose support can make a positive impact at Dal. And he always tries to keep in mind that ultimately, the goal of his work is to improve the experience of present and future generations of Dalhousie students.
Read more about Peter Fardy from our Dal News article: "Meet the leadership team"
Quick facts
- Was vice-president advancement at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, from 2004 to 2009
- Has served on the United Way’s board of directors since 2010, and is past chair of the board
- Was (at different times) chair of the YMCA, Canadian Canoe Association, Halifax Dragon Boat Festival, and director of the NS Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education, and the Neptune Theatre