Experience

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Development & Marketing (Interim)

  • May 2022 - Present

• Manager, Development & Partnerships

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Responsible for the creation and implementation of the strategic approach to fundraising, which includes major gift programs, annual giving, grants, sponsorship, corporate and foundation engagement, as well as DWF fundraising projects and events.Leads the development of a dynamic fundraising plan which increases revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization.Collaborates with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to implement the fundraising plan to reach annual targets.Implements, monitors and evaluates all activities in the fundraising plan to ensure targets and KPIs are achieved.Oversees Development team, ensuring organizational deliverables and professional development goals are met.Identifies, develops, manages, stewards and further diversifies DWF's portfolio of corporate, foundation and individual funders. Show less

• Lead, Strategic Partnerships

  • Dec 2020 - May 2021



Special Olympics Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Partnerships & Business Development

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2020

  Accountable for a portfolio of corporate and foundation partners, including major Canadian brands Act as the primary relationship manager for partnerships, including management of cause-marketing campaigns, activities, promotions, fundraising and reporting, with regular touchpoints Lead on key corporate and foundation development functions, including pipeline management, prospect research and qualification, proposal development and communication and activity tracking Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with the Marketing & Communications, Finance and Sport departments to execute and deliver partnership benefits, projects, campaigns and activities and develop programs and assets for current and prospective partners Act as a communication link and key liaison with Chief Executive Officers and fund development, communication and program staff from 12 Provincial & Territorial Chapters Provide reports and updates on funding and partnership activities to the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Fund Development and Senior Director, Partnerships & Business Development Support the planning and successful execution of various activities and events, including LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala, annual Partners & Friends Reception, National Games Experience and other events as required Show less



Breakfast for Learning

• Development Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2016

  Managed and reported on a portfolio of new and existing corporate and foundation partners, including major Canadian brands Lead and participated in the identification, tracking, cultivation and stewardship plans for existing and prospective corporate and foundation partners Designed and developed briefing materials, proposals, letters and presentations Created new account management plans to ensure coordinated efforts and growth of partners Collaborated with all departments to identify, develop and implement projects and activities that advanced fundraising results Managed Coordinator, Marketing and Development, facilitating regular check-ins, team meetings and tracking of their progress and performance as it related to team goals and strategy and their overall professional development Maintained and provided timely and accurate reports on donor activity to senior management and supported the Resource Development Committee through the preparation of key documents Supported the planning and execution of annual donor stewardship event Show less



Free The Children

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Sponsorship Fulfillment, We Day

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for the overall health and maintenance of national Canadian corporate, media, government and foundation sponsors, working actively to execute an exemplary experience for sponsors of We DayEnsured execution of all elements of We Day sponsorship activation for all sponsorsServed as a connection point between sponsors and internal teams, ensuring effective collaboration to deliver on sponsorship expectations and benefitsDeveloped and delivered sponsorship reports after the conclusion of We Day eventsCollaborated with internal teams to create customized proposals and other outreach materials for prospective and existing sponsors, and to prepare documentation of sponsor benefit valuationSupported the creation of target lists of relevant prospects and identified opportunities to leverage existing partnerships and relationshipsManaged a Coordinator, Sponsorship Fulfillment, facilitating regular check-ins, team meetings and tracked their performance as it related to team goals and strategy and their own professional development Show less

• Coordinator, Sponsorship Fulfillment, We Day

  • Apr 2010 - May 2011



Humber College Writing Centre

• Tutor

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  Assisted Humber students with grammar, spelling and essay development Taught and practiced English with international students in the English As a Profession Program and English as a Second Language Program Assisted Humber students with grammar, spelling and essay development Taught and practiced English with international students in the English As a Profession Program and English as a Second Language Program


HESS Educational Organization, Taiwan
• Native Speaking Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008