Vancouver, B.C. (September 5, 2012): Garth Pinton, formerly of Pinton Forrest & Madden, has joined LIFT Impact Partners’ network of businesses and professionals that provide pro bono expertise to not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Together, Pinton and LIFT will help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities.

“I am passionate about communities and contributing to their successes, which is why I am excited to join LIFT Impact Partners’ mission to help not-for-profit organizations become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact,” explained Garth Pinton.

Pinton is a founding partner of Pinton Forrest & Madden, one of Canada’s leading executive search firms. As part of LIFT's partner network, Pinton will provide a range of human resources expertise, including management and employee needs identification, recruitment and retention, job search strategies, coaching and mentoring.

“Garth Pinton brings extensive experience in human resources and executive search services, which will be valuable expertise for the not-for-profit organizations we work with,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners. “Having experts like Garth included in our partner network will help us in supporting our not-for-profit partners deliver greater social change across Canada.”

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About Garth Pinton
Garth Pinton, now retired, was a founding partner of Pinton Forrest & Madden, one of Canada’s leading executive search firms. Garth is an active community citizen, participating on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society for the past 11 years. Garth is also a dedicated and valued volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, providing safe and efficient transportation for patients to and from primary cancer treatment facilities in the Lower Mainland.

About LIFT Impact Partners
LIFT Impact Partners uses a venture philanthropy approach to support not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact that improves the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities. LIFT evolved from 2010 Legacies Now, as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and has over a decade of experience advancing positive social impact.

For more information, contact:

LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba
Manager, Communications
778.327.5139
nmezzarobba@liftpartners.ca