Experience

Silent Partner Software

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

• Strategic Account Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



The Shoebox Project for Women

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

• Regional Coordinator, Volunteer role

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  The Shoebox Project for Women is a registered charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to local women impacted by homelessness across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We aim to foster safe, supportive and inclusive communities by facilitating compassionate gestures of kindness between our supporters and local women experiencing homelessness. The Shoebox Project for Women is a registered charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to local women impacted by homelessness across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We aim to foster safe, supportive and inclusive communities by facilitating compassionate gestures of kindness between our supporters and local women experiencing homelessness.



Senior Persons Living Connected

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Resource Development

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

  I have the overall responsibility for delivering on the fundraising strategy, supporting the resource development strategy, seeking new opportunites for and encouraging community engagement, identifying opportunities for and developing grant/funding proposals, as well as the establishment and implementation of a development framework. I also manage all of the internal and external marketing and communications for the organization I have the overall responsibility for delivering on the fundraising strategy, supporting the resource development strategy, seeking new opportunites for and encouraging community engagement, identifying opportunities for and developing grant/funding proposals, as well as the establishment and implementation of a development framework. I also manage all of the internal and external marketing and communications for the organization



AK Consulting

• Whitby, Ontario, Canada

• Fundraising Consultant

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  Helping independent fundraisers build exciting and strong fundraising programs to support great projects. Helping independent fundraisers build exciting and strong fundraising programs to support great projects.



Andrea Kennedy Campaign for Whitby Mayor

• Whitby, Ontario

• Political Campaign Fundraising Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Developed and delivered fundraising strategy for the campaign. Solicited fundraising opportunities in support of the candidate. Managed members of the fundraising team. Developed and delivered fundraising strategy for the campaign. Solicited fundraising opportunities in support of the candidate. Managed members of the fundraising team.



Centre universitaire de santé McGill | McGill University Health Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Officer, Strategic Giving

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018

  Implemented individual soliciation strategies for prospective donors. Prepared proposals and financial illustrations of proposed gifts. Managed strategic giving events, seminars and workshops for prospective donors. Implemented individual soliciation strategies for prospective donors. Prepared proposals and financial illustrations of proposed gifts. Managed strategic giving events, seminars and workshops for prospective donors.



Children's Wish Foundation of Canada (Unified with Make-A-Wish® Canada on Oct. 1, 2019)

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

• Bilingual National Development Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Jan 2016

  An experienced fundraiser, I bring a results-driven attitude to The Children’s Wish Foundation National team. A resourceful, creative, and a collaborative team player who works to identify opportunities for growth in fund development through the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. An experienced fundraiser, I bring a results-driven attitude to The Children’s Wish Foundation National team. A resourceful, creative, and a collaborative team player who works to identify opportunities for growth in fund development through the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.



Prostate Cancer Canada

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

• Bilingual Manager, Stewardship and Donor Relations

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

  Experienced in the design, implementation and coordination of a donor-centered comprehensive stewardship program that fosters lasting relationships between the charity and its donors. I believe the ongoing stewardship of donors can enhance the retention of current donors, re-engage lapsed donors, help to uncover potential major gift prospects, and strengthen the relationship with planned giving donors.I place a tremendous amount of focus on sustaining positive and mutually-rewarding relationships with donors as well as maintaining ongoing and active communication with internal and external constituents.

• Bilingual Coordinator Direct Marketing

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2011



Durham County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Resources Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006