Alex Godlewski
Annual Giving Development Officer at Guelph Humane Society (GHS)- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Polish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Levels 1-3 of Presentation Mastery
Toastmasters InternationalJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Raiser's Edge NXT Fundamentals
BlackbaudDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Writing with Flair: How to Become an Exceptional Writer
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Standard
Mental Health Commission of CanadaFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced-level Polish (C1), based on the Common European Framework | School of Polish Language | Kraków, Poland
Jagiellonian UniversityAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
SEO Fundamentals Exam
SemrushApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Guelph Humane Society (GHS)
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Annual Giving Development Officer
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Coordinates all direct mail and digital campaigns, bringing in 200K+ over the 2022 holiday season • Oversees the 50/50 lottery, resulting in 85K+ in ticket sales over three lotteries • Leads special campaigns like Giving Tuesday and urgent Duke’s Fund appeals • Implemented a symbolic giving program to bring in revenue during slower months • Utilizes 3+ years of database experience to run queries and analyze metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth
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Toastmasters International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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President of UofG Toastmasters (volunteer)
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Responsible for the operation and success of UofG Toastmasters, an educational group that fosters public speaking, leadership, and communication skills • Leads a team of 5 executives, holds regular meetings and provides training, resources, and mentorship • Represents the club at the district level • Responsible for the operation and success of UofG Toastmasters, an educational group that fosters public speaking, leadership, and communication skills • Leads a team of 5 executives, holds regular meetings and provides training, resources, and mentorship • Represents the club at the district level
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Alex Godlewski
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Self-Employed
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2022
• Created an Etsy shop with 4,000+ sales and 600+ reviews with a 5-star average • Started Etsy SOS and Etsy Traffic Academy to help Etsy sellers bring more traffic to their shop and increase Etsy sales • Provided copywriting services to small businesses and start-ups • Created an Etsy shop with 4,000+ sales and 600+ reviews with a 5-star average • Started Etsy SOS and Etsy Traffic Academy to help Etsy sellers bring more traffic to their shop and increase Etsy sales • Provided copywriting services to small businesses and start-ups
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Rideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau Hall
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
• Processed donations on time: recording payments in the database, issuing tax receipts, and recognizing donors • Met regularly with the Director of Development and President & CEO to optimize the donor and prospect pipeline. Migrated the pipeline from Excel spreadsheets to the database to streamline processes • Provided event management expertise to the Learning and Innovation departments, such as helping with the planning and execution of an event in celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Canadian Queen Elizabeth Scholars program at the Lieutenant Governor’s House in Victoria, BC
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Causeway Work Centre
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
• Maintained the donor database, issued tax receipts, and analyzed donor data to gain insights on donation trends, and identify opportunities for larger gifts • Conceptualized and created all communication to donors and supporters, and ensured the website was up-to-date • Supported the planning and execution of several Causeway Foundation events, such as the “Harvest Social,” a yearly donor appreciation event • Contributed significantly to all email and direct mail campaigns, including 2017 holiday campaign receiving 300% more donations than the previous year
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HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
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Canada
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Benefits Processing Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
• Followed up on outstanding member and employer records across various transactions, such as phone, email, and kit mailings • Located “lost” pension members and paid out termination benefits Participated in HOOPP-related projects, such as integrating new branding into all company and kit mailings • Followed up on outstanding member and employer records across various transactions, such as phone, email, and kit mailings • Located “lost” pension members and paid out termination benefits Participated in HOOPP-related projects, such as integrating new branding into all company and kit mailings
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Education
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2012 - 2017
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Journalism, Minors in English and Public Administration -
2017 - 2018
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduate Certificate, Event Management -
2014 - 2014
Jagiellonian University
School of Polish Language and Culture -
2015 - 2015
Edinburgh Napier University
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