Meet Tim Cormode

Tim Cormode is a Canadian social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader with over three decades of experience in the non-profit and social impact sectors. He is best known as the Founder and CEO of Power to Give and the Founder of Power to Be.

Drawing on his background in social work and a passion for outdoor recreation, Cormode founded the Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society in 1998. The organization provides adaptive outdoor programs for youth and families living with physical, cognitive, and financial barriers.

Over 25 years under his leadership, Power to Be grew from a single grant project into an award-winning non-profit serving thousands of participants across British Columbia. Cormode stepped down from his executive role at Power to Be in 2023.

Building on his experience in charity management and venture philanthropy, Cormode launched the Power to Give Foundationto modernize Canadian donor engagement. The boutique foundation operates with a start-up mindset, connecting donor families and entrepreneurs with vetted social impact projects to streamline capital deployment and maximize community outcomes.

To date, Power to Give has helped direct tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic capital toward charitable causes and community initiatives.

Honors & Recognition:

• Canadian Disability Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2020 for his work advancing inclusion and outdoor accessibility.
• B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship: Awarded in 2023 for community service and pandemic response efforts.
• B.C. Community Achievement Award: Received in 2015.

Tim lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with his wife, Brie, and their two daughters. Beyond his foundation work, he has served on various charity boards and remains an active outdoor enthusiast.