Steven Seltzer is a communications, philanthropy, and community engagement leader with a passion for building meaningful relationships that strengthen local organizations and the communities they serve.
As Director of Communications and Philanthropy for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island, Steven leads fundraising, communications, community partnerships, and public engagement that help expand essential services for individuals and families experiencing poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, and financial hardship.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vacncouver Island
Phone: (250) 590-6381
Email: sseltzer@svdpvictoria.com
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“When local businesses know each other, trust each other, and support each other, our entire community grows stronger.”
— Steven Seltzer, Vice President, Think Local First Victoria
About Steven
As Vice President of Think Local First, Steven brings decades of experience in communications, fundraising, and community engagement. He has seen firsthand how trusted relationships between businesses, non-profits, donors, and community leaders can create lasting change.
Steven believes that when local organizations know one another, support one another, and choose to collaborate, they create opportunities that extend far beyond any single business or cause. Together, they strengthen the local economy and build a more connected Greater Victoria for generations to come.
Services and Community Impact
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island provides compassionate, practical support to people throughout the region. Its services include emergency food assistance, meal programs, affordable housing, thrift stores, outreach, and access to essential resources for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
Through the generosity of donors, volunteers, local businesses, and community partners, the Society helps people meet immediate needs while creating greater stability, dignity, connection, and hope. Its work strengthens the social fabric of Vancouver Island and contributes to safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Leadership with Think Local First
As Vice President of Think Local First, Steven brings decades of experience in communications, fundraising, and community engagement. He has seen firsthand how trusted relationships between businesses, non-profits, donors, and community leaders can create lasting change.
