Burgess COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess

1st David S Pankratz, MBA Program Manager at IDE – International Development Enterprises Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaProgram Development Current iDE – International Development Enterprises Previous David Pankratz, CGA, National Council of Welfare, Institute for Community Peacebuilding Education Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 500+ connectionsSend a messageMore options ca.linkedin.com/pub/david-s-pankratz-mba/6/783/974/ Contact Info Activity David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Elmer Thiessen, Environmental Services Professional and Jerry Comyn, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Challenges Worldwide 58 minutes ago David S Pankratz, MBA joined the group Impact Investing Forum Join Group18 hours ago David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Rajiv Pradhan, Senior Technical Advisor at Swisscontact, Sashi Selvendran, Director of Partnerships at MEDA, and 2 other people. 21 hours ago David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Jesse Fripp, Managing Director, Capacity Solutions at Enclude (formerly doing business as ShoreBank International and Triodos Facet), Luis E. (Lucho) Osorio-Cortes, Social Alchemist working as International Market Systems Specialist at Practical Action Consulting, and 2 other people. 1 day ago David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Michael Felix, Director of Programs, Central America at Trickle Up and Nisha Singh, Senior Program Director at The SEEP Network 2 days ago David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Carlos Sosa, Student at University of Manitoba 5 days ago David S Pankratz, MBA has an updated profile (Expertise) Like Comment 7 days ago David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Richard Rose, Project Coordinator - EU Agriculture & Nutrition Extension Project (ANEP) 9 days ago David S Pankratz, MBA Looking forward to drawing on the experience of many others to solve the problem our farmers in Ghana face - 10,000 farmers, but only 1,000 can get loans due to a capital shortage for this kind of lending. The SEEP Network 2013 Annual Conference | Powered by RegOnline regonline.com I'm attending: The SEEP Network 2013 Annual Conference. If you're interested, click the link above and check it out. Like (1) Comment Send a message Share 10 days ago Robert Abeero Alpha David S Pankratz, MBA is now connected to Robert Abeero Alpha, Market Development Officer at iDE Ghana, Sara Keding, CHRP, HR Specialist, Employee/Labour Relations, and 2 other people. 11 days ago See Less Background Summary A program manager with extensive experience in Africa, and a background in accounting, I specialize in bringing diverse talents together to accomplish an objective. Through taking time to understand the context, bringing together diverse teams and encouraging everyone to speak I foster innovation and collaboration in the contexts in which I work. Experience iDE – International Development EnterprisesProgram Manager iDE – International Development Enterprises April 2012 – Present (1 year 8 months)Winnipeg, Manitoba My role is to enhance the programming of iDE in ways that provide a increasingly effective context for entrepreneurial success of those experiencing poverty - 'we see the poor not as objects of charity, but as producers of value'. The objective of our program development is that the smallholder farmer, and all those providing services to the farmer will be part of a fully functioning interdependent market that does not need intervention from NGOs in order to continue to grow and provide all market actors with incentives to provide the goods and services that others need. We also use market forces to bring sanitation solutions to rural populations - Sanitation Market Development. This provides significant opportunities for scale-up, not just while we're there, but after the project is over. Self-employed David Pankratz, CGA 2000 – April 2012 (12 years)Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada I have conducted financial reviews and other consultancies in over 30 countries. These consultancies range from researching the viability of new programs (in Canada), supervising the delivery of humanitarian aid in Iraq, and setting up accounting systems that meet the needs of the stakeholders. (Open)2 recommendations Tom Snowdon Tom Snowdon Co-representative, MCC Egypt at Mennonite Central Committee February 13, 2012 We recently worked with David Pankratz on a financial audit which takes place every three years in our...View Virginia Lepp, MBA Virginia Lepp, MBA Senior Consultant at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care David provided a comprehensive audit of our finances and his recommendations were realistic and thorough. His expert...View vice-chairperson National Council of Welfare February 2008 – March 2012 (4 years 2 months) The National Council of Welfare provided advice to the Government on issues related to poverty, and produced a number of poverty-related research documents every year for those involved in programming across the country. Our last research paper demonstrated that the Governments in Canada could save money by investing in proper levels of housing, nutrition and education to people experiencing poverty rather than expending on-going funds on providing inadequate housing and other goods and services, trapping people in the 'welfare trap'. Documented costs of (inadequate) income supplementation, healthcare, nuisance police and court cases, and other costs of managing the behaviour of those experiencing poverty is higher than it would be if the Governments would commit to investing in removing people from poverty - with training, proper childcare policies that allow single parents to upgrade skills, supporting aspirations for proper housing, etc. (Open)1 recommendation John Rook John Rook President & CEO at Calgary Homeless Foundation David Pankratz is a tireless advocate for those in our society who are underprivileged due to circumstances which are often beyond their control. His expertise in matters relating to poverty and issues which affect low income Canadians made him a...View Director Institute for Community Peacebuilding January 2006 – March 2011 (5 years 3 months)Winnipeg, Canada Area Winnipeg is a prime example of a current world-wide trend - the movement of people-groups from their home to another place where others are already settled - creating cross-cultural interactions on a scale not seen before in history. With colleagues and partners, I worked at making those interactions positive and relationship-building: - helping youth create relationships where before only ambivilance, suspicion or hostility existed - leading to integration while maintaining identity; - initiating and implementing numerous events and projects to increase newcomers' social and economic functionality in Winnipeg. (Open)6 recommendations, including: David Leis David Leis Senior Manager at MNP David is a creative and entrepreurial leader who has made a big impact on his many projects in the larger community.View Hani Winnipeg Hani Winnipeg Counsellor at MIIC David is a man that you can depend on.. He is universally educated and culturally sensitive.. I am hoping that we, as a...View 4 more recommendations Small Enterprise Development Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation January 1996 – January 1999 (3 years 1 month) Working in another cultural context, I assisted numerous small enterprises in developing a financially viable organization. These included craftsmen, farmers, a school, a clinic, and others. This work required a more complex understanding of poverty, and the different ways in which cultural norms and values had an impact on financial behaviour and the way finances interact with relationships. Mennonite Central CommitteeAccountant Mennonite Central Committee July 1990 – September 1996 (6 years 3 months)Winnipeg, Canada Area In addition to oversight of the financial management of the institution; performed internal audits of overseas offices, provided assistance to related business activities, developed tax-related policies for overseas workers, developed country-wide integrated accounting and donor-tracking systems, and developed numerous financial and regulatory policies.' The overseas work led to numerous observations of the ways in which the social context played a significant role in how money was managed - often providing a much more generous understanding of how and why money was managed very differently by those we related to. Continued contracts to perform the same services have deepened this understanding. Volunteer Experience & Causes Board Member Siloam Mission January 2010 – May 2012 (2 years 5 months)Poverty Alleviation I sat on the board of this great institution - contributing to decisions that continued to expand the role of Siloam Mission from simple provision of food and bed to homeless people, to providing them with the means to live in good housing and earn a living - while still caring for those not able to take this step. Chair Accountable Development Works July 2007Children We apply a development model that gives full respect to the local actors - in essence, we find people doing good work on their own, and then come alongside to provide assistance for scale-up on their terms. We currently work with two orphanages and a school in Africa. Causes David S cares about: Economic Empowerment Organizations David S supports: Accountable Development Works Courses Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne Strategic Management and Policy (COMM-6005EO) Organizational Behaviour and Processes (Int'l focus) (COMM-5405EO) Marketing Independent Coursework Introduction to International Relations (U of Manitoba) Languages French Limited working proficiency English Native or bilingual proficiency Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 44NGOs 34Non-profits 23Program Development 22International... 21Policy 16Poverty Reduction 16Program Management 9Auditing 8Capacity Building 7Public Policy David S also knows about... 6Strategy 5Leading Meetings 5Internal Audit 5Community Development 5Nonprofits 5Research 5International Relations 4Fund Accounting 4Collaborative... 4Human Rights 4Leadership 4Community Outreach 3Financial Education 3Entrepreneurship 3Fundraising See 23+ Certifications Certifed General Accountant Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Mediation Services Advanced Compassionate Listening Compassionate Listening Project Education Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne MBA, Management 2005 – 2007 I chose courses in this program that would be most useful in managing a not-for-profit in the peace/conflict resolution sector, with a particular interest in marketing to add to my expertise in accounting. (Open)3 courses The University of Winnipeg The University of Winnipeg BA, Religious Studies, Linguistics 1978 – 1980 At the University, I broadened my understanding of the world. This is where my fragile hold on Christianity was broken wide open, as I encountered the richness, depth and diversity of the world outside the boundaries I'd lived in to that point. I came back to the church shortly after my University graduation - but in a totally different space, and with very different understandings of the place of the 'the Christian' in the world. Activities and Societies: Sports Editor, the Uniter member, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship University of Texas at Arlington Applied Linguistics 1978 – 1978 I attended one semester to explore my interest in cross-cultural understanding. Providence College and Seminary Bachelor's degree, Religious Studies 1975 – 1977 Additional Info Interests international development, financial literacy; travel; poverty reduction; physical fitness, Congo orphanage. Personal Details Birthday July 31, 1954 Marital Status Married Advice for Contacting David S My primary interest lies in resolving poverty issues using the market forces that are available. While it is true that poverty is complex and often has systemic components larger than the individual or group in poverty, it is also true that no-one is helpless. I believe that our role is to identify where we can put in place the same supports for those in poverty that we take for granted for ourselves (access to good advice, quality inputs, financing, 'insurance', etc.). Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards Life Member of the Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba Organizations Additional Organizations Accountable Development Works Recommendations Received (9)Given (13) Peter, would you like to recommend David S? Recommend David S Self-employed David Pankratz, CGA Tom Snowdon Tom Snowdon Co-representative, MCC Egypt at Mennonite Central Committee February 13, 2012 We recently worked with David Pankratz on a financial audit which takes place every three years in our NGO office in Egypt. David conducted the audit efficiently and thoroughly. With clarity he understood the issues that we face in Egypt and that affected our office. He communicated with both the national and international staff in a positive,...more February 13, 2012, Tom was David S's client Virginia Lepp, MBA Virginia Lepp, MBA Senior Consultant at Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care David provided a comprehensive audit of our finances and his recommendations were realistic and thorough. His expert knowledge of the international situation within which we work was particularly helpful. April 23, 2011, Virginia was David S's client vice-chairperson National Council of Welfare John Rook John Rook President & CEO at Calgary Homeless Foundation David Pankratz is a tireless advocate for those in our society who are underprivileged due to circumstances which are often beyond their control. His expertise in matters relating to poverty and issues which affect low income Canadians made him a natural fit when he was appointed as a Governor in Council to the National Council of Welfare. His colleagues on the council...more April 25, 2011, John worked directly with David S at National Council of Welfare Director Institute for Community Peacebuilding David Leis David Leis Senior Manager at MNP David is a creative and entrepreurial leader who has made a big impact on his many projects in the larger community. April 26, 2011, David managed David S indirectly at Institute for Community Peacebuilding Hani Winnipeg Hani Winnipeg Counsellor at MIIC David is a man that you can depend on.. He is universally educated and culturally sensitive.. I am hoping that we, as a society, would have more people like David Pankratz... I am not only glad to be part of David's circle of friends but privilaged... April 25, 2011, Hani was with another company when working with David S at Institute for Community Peacebuilding Mary Anne Isaak Mary Anne Isaak Pastor at River East Mennonite Brethren Church David's presentation of Coltan mining in Congo built trust because of his thorough understanding of the issues and his personal investigation in Congo. He has had conversations with officials at mining companies and Congolese villagers impacted by the mining. David's presentation included the much needed element of hope by providing listeners with practical action steps...more April 23, 2011, Mary Anne was with another company when working with David S at Institute for Community Peacebuilding Meghan Trueman Meghan Trueman Learning and Working in Post-Secondary Education I became acquainted with David as a part of the Organizing Committee for the annual Run for Rights held annually for the past 10 years in Winnipeg. David guided and supported me in my role as Co-Treasurer; we worked well together and apart to fulfill the Treasurer requirements for the Run for Rights. David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Run for Rights...more January 20, 2011, Meghan worked directly with David S at Institute for Community Peacebuilding Ashok Ashok Ashok Ashok Counsellor/Therapist David has worked intensively with refugees from Asia, Africa and the middle east in helping them cope with trauma, and resettle in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has also taught Peace Initiatives and Conflict Resolution to students at Menno Simons College and the Mennonite University. January 17, 2011, Ashok was David S's client Joel Marion Joel Marion Administrative Coordinator at Menno Simons College David is dedicated to working with a wide variety of individuals and groups to build collaborations and deeper understanding of one another across cultures and identities. His commitment to genuine engagement shows not only in his ongoing community collaborations, but also in his kind and thoughtful demeanor in every interaction. 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