Experience

JFS Vancouver

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

• Fundraising Consultant

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Reporting directly to the CEO, I provide leadership, guidance and advice on JFS' philanthropic and communications activities Reporting directly to the CEO, I provide leadership, guidance and advice on JFS' philanthropic and communications activities



Métis Nation-Saskatchewan

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Project Manager

  • May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Reporting directly to the CSO and CEO, I will be guiding, advising and supporting MN-S Directors, as they build capacity to resource and deliver on targeted major projects of strategic interest. Core areas of focus will include strategic planning, revenue generation, project management and delivery, and skill development. Reporting directly to the CSO and CEO, I will be guiding, advising and supporting MN-S Directors, as they build capacity to resource and deliver on targeted major projects of strategic interest. Core areas of focus will include strategic planning, revenue generation, project management and delivery, and skill development.



Canadian Geographic Enterprises

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Senior Director, Business Development

  • Apr 2021 - May 2022

  I provide operational and strategic leadership for the Canadian Geographic Enterprises, as it seeks to identify and secure new revenue generation opportunities and grow its current business streams. I provide operational and strategic leadership for the Canadian Geographic Enterprises, as it seeks to identify and secure new revenue generation opportunities and grow its current business streams.



The Royal Canadian Geographical Society

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development and Partnerships

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2021

  Responsible for the development and implementation of a national fund development strategy for Canada's largest educational non-profit organization. Focus on stakeholder relations and the building of new and impactful partnerships with iconic Canadian companies and brands. Negotiated and secured corporate and foundation grant support to build and enhance national programming. Guided the company's fund development policy and practice to adhere to Imagine Canada standards guideline. • Achieved 150% growth in donation revenue over a four-year period • Developed and implemented the RCGS’ first high-donors reward program, significantly increasing the number and value of major gifts received each year. • Secured and developed partnership with major Canadian brands, including Nikon Canada, Air Canada, Via Rail, CIBC, MEC and others • Implemented web strategies leading to a near 500% increase in web traffic to the RCGS website Show less



Jason Muscant Consulting Services

• Ottawa, Canada Area

• Consultant

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2014

  Provided contracted strategic communications and fundraising support for clients in the non-profit, public and private sector. Emphasis on the development of customized strategic planning for clients and the management of adjoining, multilayered tactical roll-out. Previous clients include: CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA (Manager, Leaders' Circle Program) Hired on contract to develop a strategic vision document for the Party’s high-end donor Program, and develop an operational plan for Program Renewal for their upcoming National Convention ENVIRONMENT CANADA (Coordination Manager) Managed and partnered on the development of key strategic planning documents, and provided external communications support for Senior Management addressing key public issues for partners and stakeholders. THE DAVID PROJECT (Canadian Consultant) Hired to provide policy and fund-development support for an academic non-profit organization. LUCID WEB MARKETING (Online Marketing Strategist) Working directly with the President, I was hired to develop custom online, pay-per-click, Adwords marketing campaigns for private-sector entrepreneurs. Emphasis on brand placement and enhancement through product and market analysis, ad design, and strategic roll-out. Show less



Diabetes Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Advocacy Communications Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

  • Created and implemented a new orchestrated and national approach to increase the visibility of the Association’s asks to government through the provincial election process. This resulted in five provinces increasing benefits that supported families with diabetes through enhanced formulary coverage, increased financial support for people with the disease, and the creation of new publicly funded programs. These successes were achieved through the creation and integration of new technology, enhanced training opportunities, and an emphasis on social media. • Co-initiated and obtained a $120,000 Google Adwords grant for the Association, which led to a 20% increase in traffic to the Association’s national website, creating conditions for increased Association visibility and opportunity for donation. • Secured provincial government policy changes by coordinating, delivering and releasing evidence-based research reports, achieving well over 100 million media impressions. These policy changes are now in place and are supporting the wellbeing of families with diabetes across the country through increased affordable access to diabetes medications, devices and supplies, and new diabetes programs and services. • Championed the transition from paper-based communication to the development and usage of online tools, and the use of social media. While still early in the transition process, this new direction has led to the Association experiencing an expanded target audience for its messaging, more meaningful communication with it key stakeholders, increased volunteerism, and enhanced fund development opportunities. Show less



University of Ottawa

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants Officer

  • May 2005 - Jun 2006

  Provided officer-level support for the administration and management for academic grants within the university Provided officer-level support for the administration and management for academic grants within the university



SSHRC-CRSH

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Officer GR7

  • Sep 2003 - May 2005

  Managed the delivery of nationally-scoped academic granting competitions and provided policy development writing on program delivery. Managed the delivery of nationally-scoped academic granting competitions and provided policy development writing on program delivery.



Carleton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2004 - Apr 2005

  Instructed undergraduate-level courses in Political Science, with an emphasis on International Relations and Political Theory Instructed undergraduate-level courses in Political Science, with an emphasis on International Relations and Political Theory



Embassy of Israel

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Officer

  • 1999 - 2003

  Provided officer-level support in the areas of media relations, event management and policy writing for diplomats posted in Ottawa. • Worked with key stakeholders to develop and manage an informal stakeholder board entitled the Israeli Cultural Forum, with the purpose of coordinating planning and financial resources. Through the work of the Forum, the Embassy was able to greatly increase its involvement and impact within the Ottawa cultural milieu • Managed and promoted small to large scale cultural events in Ottawa, including bringing the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Canadian Museum of Civilization. This work included developing and implementing targeted media relations strategies (integrating both earned and paid media), stakeholder engagement, and overall public relations. As a result, relationships were built with key Ottawa media and cultural institutions that continue to date, and have allowed for enhanced presence for the country represented in major festivals, exhibits and events. • Served as a spokesperson, facilitated interviews and provided content for local and national written, radio and televised media. This work included drafting opinion/editorials, advertisements and letters to the editor that raised the profile of the country represented within the country. • Drafting the content and contributed to the structure of the Embassy’s first website. The release of the website was the first step in transforming the Embassy’s overall communications strategy. • Provided regular media analyses and Canadian policy review updates for diplomats that were used as a framework for their reporting. Show less