Randy Moffat, former chief executive officer of Moffat Communications Limited, epitomizes the philanthropic spirit. In 2001, he and his family made an unprecedented gift of $100 million to The Winnipeg Foundation to create The Moffat Family Fund. This endowment has since generated more than 1,730 grants totalling $34.5 million in support of initiatives in Manitoba focused on helping children, families and less advantaged communities. Known as a humble man averse to self-promotion, he remains quietly active behind the scenes as a donor adviser and continues to support many other charitable organizations. A founding director of The University of Winnipeg Foundation, he has also served as a director with numerous corporations. For his outstanding contributions to the broadcast industry, Mr. Moffat was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame in 2004. Earlier, his support of women in the industry, including his creation of the Women’s Television Network, garnered him an Employer of the Year award from Canadian Women in Communications. In 2006, he was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada.
