Nick’s path into the nonprofit world has been anything but linear. But it’s always been guided by a simple thread: working with people who want to leave the world better than they found it.
Nick spent his formative years in Vancouver, Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok. Experiencing so many different cultures and ways of life early on shaped how he sees the world and the communities he serves. Based in Toronto, Nick has spent more than two decades in the nonprofit sector, building expertise across fundraising, strategic planning, program design and evaluation, and more. As he puts it with a laugh, “you name it, I’ve done it.”Before joining Tapestry, Nick led lending and training programs at Rise, supporting Canadians with mental health and addiction challenges seeking self-employment. He also worked with Futurpreneur Canada, helping young entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Earlier in his career, he ran operations for Toronto’s Reelworld Film Festival, a formative experience that first showed him the transformative power of nonprofits.
When Nick came across Tapestry, he was drawn to its innovative approach and role as a pioneer in the community finance movement. “What resonated with me was the opportunity to elevate the capacity of nonprofits and charities to innovatively raise funds,” Nick says. “Tapestry is on a fantastic growth journey, and I thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great to be part of that?’”
In his new role as Director of Client Services, Nick is motivated by the opportunity to level up client support. “I want to help streamline systems and introduce data-driven decision-making, all while keeping the human connection front and centre,” he explains.
Outside of work, Nick is a devoted parent to two children, passionate cook, and martial arts enthusiast. He serves as Board Chair of JAYU, an arts and human rights organization, and volunteers on his children’s school parent committee.
Nick’s life has been a tapestry in itself, spanning cities, cultures, and careers, all tied together by a belief in the power of community and impact. We’re excited to welcome Nick and can’t wait to see how he’ll help shape Tapestry’s next chapter.
You can get in touch with Nick at nyeo@tapestrycapital.ca.