Allan has been part of Canada’s charitable sector for more than 25 years, having worked in post-secondary, think tank, and Foundation settings. He has advised on strategy, communications, and program & project design for a range of organizations including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Imagine Canada, Philanthropic Foundations Canada, and the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network, where he served as Board Chair from 2009-2012. Allan has been with Max Bell Foundation since 1998. In his role as Vice President, he has overseen the development and execution of over 200 grants aimed at informing public policy. His work also includes directing the Foundation’s Public Policy Training Institute, which has been operating since 2008.