WOODSTOCK, ON – Thursday, July 3, 2026.
The Board of Directors of the Oxford Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Salem as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, effective June 22, 2026.
Following a comprehensive recruitment process, the Board unanimously selected Michael to lead the Foundation into its next chapter of growth, impact, and community leadership.
Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience within the community foundation movement, where he played pivotal roles in developing organizational assets, building sustainable philanthropic partnerships, and engaging fundholders through high-impact opportunities. His experience spans philanthropic engagement, organizational scaling and board governance, all grounded in a deep and enduring passion for community-building.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Oxford Community Foundation,” said Kim Parker, Chair of the Board of Directors. “His leadership experience, vision, and commitment to community make him an outstanding choice to lead the Foundation as we continue to grow our impact across Oxford County. We are excited for the future and confident that Michael will build upon the strong foundation that has been established over the past decade.”
Michael is eager to connect with the people, organizations, and communities that make Oxford County unique.
“I am excited to take on the role of Executive Director at the Oxford Community Foundation and to be part of this incredible community,” said Salem. “I look forward to working alongside our board, donors, and partners to help create a lasting impact for communities across Oxford County.”
About Oxford Community Foundation
The Oxford Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter. We help people leave a lasting legacy in Oxford County — investing and granting funds wisely and providing donors with the opportunity to direct their giving toward the areas they care about most. Through endowment funds, grants, and community leadership, OCF supports all aspects of community life, including arts, culture and heritage, education, the environment, recreation, health and wellness, and social services. To date, OCF has granted more than $2.5 million to 115 charitable organizations across Oxford County — and as one of 208 community foundations in Canada, we are proud to be the only foundation dedicated exclusively to strengthening all of Oxford County.
For more information, please contact:
Kim Parker, Chair
Oxford Community Foundation
Phone: (519) 857-2707
Email: ka.parker@live.ca
Leaving legacies with impact. 