Elisa Pelaia
Manager, Annual Giving at St. Paul's Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Phil Huebschen
I've spent a long time considering how to best describe Elisa in a LinkedIn recommendation. I think it's best to keep it simple and straight-forward: Elisa is a cool cat. I had the privilege of working with Elisa for about a year at the Seattle Aquarium. I immediately knew that she was somebody I would want to keep in contact with even after our time together at the Aquarium had run its course. She approaches all issues with the same enthusiasm and creativity that you would expect from a (I don't even know the appropriate noun to use here). She's just that great. We did not work in the same department, but I could always count on her for reliable, insightful advice regarding all aspects of the organization. She came into the Annual Fund role effortlessly, interacting with all departments with confidence, ease, and respect. I would be comfortable telling anybody, without a doubt, that they would be doing their company a disservice by not considering Elisa as a candidate for a development role. She's also hilarious.
Jaimy McCarthy, MFA
Elisa and I worked closely together on several projects during the course of our MFA program in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her commitment to our work, outstanding research skills, focused detail-orientation, technical ability, and effortless talent to effectively prioritize and organize were valuable and much-coveted assets. Elisa is also reliable, professional, highly motivated, and brilliant. I am grateful to have had her as a co-leader, partner, and current friend as we both move forward with our careers. I highly recommend her for any path she chooses to follow - and to any employer fortunate enough to hire her.
Phil Huebschen
I've spent a long time considering how to best describe Elisa in a LinkedIn recommendation. I think it's best to keep it simple and straight-forward: Elisa is a cool cat. I had the privilege of working with Elisa for about a year at the Seattle Aquarium. I immediately knew that she was somebody I would want to keep in contact with even after our time together at the Aquarium had run its course. She approaches all issues with the same enthusiasm and creativity that you would expect from a (I don't even know the appropriate noun to use here). She's just that great. We did not work in the same department, but I could always count on her for reliable, insightful advice regarding all aspects of the organization. She came into the Annual Fund role effortlessly, interacting with all departments with confidence, ease, and respect. I would be comfortable telling anybody, without a doubt, that they would be doing their company a disservice by not considering Elisa as a candidate for a development role. She's also hilarious.
Jaimy McCarthy, MFA
Elisa and I worked closely together on several projects during the course of our MFA program in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her commitment to our work, outstanding research skills, focused detail-orientation, technical ability, and effortless talent to effectively prioritize and organize were valuable and much-coveted assets. Elisa is also reliable, professional, highly motivated, and brilliant. I am grateful to have had her as a co-leader, partner, and current friend as we both move forward with our careers. I highly recommend her for any path she chooses to follow - and to any employer fortunate enough to hire her.
Phil Huebschen
I've spent a long time considering how to best describe Elisa in a LinkedIn recommendation. I think it's best to keep it simple and straight-forward: Elisa is a cool cat. I had the privilege of working with Elisa for about a year at the Seattle Aquarium. I immediately knew that she was somebody I would want to keep in contact with even after our time together at the Aquarium had run its course. She approaches all issues with the same enthusiasm and creativity that you would expect from a (I don't even know the appropriate noun to use here). She's just that great. We did not work in the same department, but I could always count on her for reliable, insightful advice regarding all aspects of the organization. She came into the Annual Fund role effortlessly, interacting with all departments with confidence, ease, and respect. I would be comfortable telling anybody, without a doubt, that they would be doing their company a disservice by not considering Elisa as a candidate for a development role. She's also hilarious.
Jaimy McCarthy, MFA
Elisa and I worked closely together on several projects during the course of our MFA program in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her commitment to our work, outstanding research skills, focused detail-orientation, technical ability, and effortless talent to effectively prioritize and organize were valuable and much-coveted assets. Elisa is also reliable, professional, highly motivated, and brilliant. I am grateful to have had her as a co-leader, partner, and current friend as we both move forward with our careers. I highly recommend her for any path she chooses to follow - and to any employer fortunate enough to hire her.
Phil Huebschen
I've spent a long time considering how to best describe Elisa in a LinkedIn recommendation. I think it's best to keep it simple and straight-forward: Elisa is a cool cat. I had the privilege of working with Elisa for about a year at the Seattle Aquarium. I immediately knew that she was somebody I would want to keep in contact with even after our time together at the Aquarium had run its course. She approaches all issues with the same enthusiasm and creativity that you would expect from a (I don't even know the appropriate noun to use here). She's just that great. We did not work in the same department, but I could always count on her for reliable, insightful advice regarding all aspects of the organization. She came into the Annual Fund role effortlessly, interacting with all departments with confidence, ease, and respect. I would be comfortable telling anybody, without a doubt, that they would be doing their company a disservice by not considering Elisa as a candidate for a development role. She's also hilarious.
Jaimy McCarthy, MFA
Elisa and I worked closely together on several projects during the course of our MFA program in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Her commitment to our work, outstanding research skills, focused detail-orientation, technical ability, and effortless talent to effectively prioritize and organize were valuable and much-coveted assets. Elisa is also reliable, professional, highly motivated, and brilliant. I am grateful to have had her as a co-leader, partner, and current friend as we both move forward with our careers. I highly recommend her for any path she chooses to follow - and to any employer fortunate enough to hire her.
Experience
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St. Paul's Foundation
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Canada
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Annual Giving
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Development Officer, Annual Giving
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
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Annual Giving Coordinator
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2019
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BC Children's Hospital Foundation
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Canada
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Fundraising
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100 - 200 Employee
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Philanthropy Assistant, Leadership Annual Giving and Gift & Estate Planning
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
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London Health Sciences Foundation
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Canada
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Fundraising
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Officer, Community Events and Celebration Giving
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
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Seattle Aquarium
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Interim Annual Fund Officer
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
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Seattle Art Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contributors Circle & Corporate Relations Intern
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
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Hudson's Bay
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Bridal Consultant
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
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Navillus Gallery
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Canada
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Fine Art
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Gallery Assistant
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
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City of Toronto
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Programming Assistant
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May 2008 - Oct 2008
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Royal Ontario Museum
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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300 - 400 Employee
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Summer Club Staff Member
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Jul 2006 - Aug 2007
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Autism Ontario
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Canada
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Councillor
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
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Education
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Seattle University
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Arts Leadership -
University of Toronto - University of Trinity College
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Art History
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