Director Of Development

• Jan 2022 - Present

Operations Manager

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

Director Leadership Giving AB/NWT

• Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

• Managed a prospect list of over 125 donors in various stages of cultivation• Kept Salesforce Database up to date with donor interactions • Managed a prospect list of over 125 donors in various stages of cultivation• Kept Salesforce Database up to date with donor interactions

Vice President Advancement & External Relations

• Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

• Executive lead for the portfolios of Marketing/Communications; Theatre & Arts Centre; Sports & Wellness Centre and Advancement Services• Lead a senior management team of three directors & a fundraising staff of three• Leading the development of a formal fund development program that will is responsible for annual revenue of $2 million plus • Executive lead for the portfolios of Marketing/Communications; Theatre & Arts Centre; Sports & Wellness Centre and Advancement Services• Lead a senior management team of three directors & a fundraising staff of three• Leading the development of a formal fund development program that will is responsible for annual revenue of $2 million plus

Director of Development

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Vice President of Advancement, the Director of Development leads the implementation of Ambrose University College’s development strategy and fundraising activities, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate donations, grant solicitation, in-kind resources and donor and relations.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Work with the Vice President of Advancement in the creation of a multi-year strategic development plan, including capital campaigns, to establish a strong and diversified base of support;· Establish and meet annual objectives and goals and monitor achievement progress;· Actively research, develop, manage and cultivate relationships and contacts with individuals, churches, denominations, alumni, and businesses; · Manage the donor database ensuring accurate recording of donations and donor information;· Oversee the creation of promotional material and events;· Lead, direct and manage the Development staff;· Develop and manage the budget and operating plan for the development and fundraising activities

Manager, Mission Funding

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

• Plan, administer, and implement all fund development activities for Alberta that raised over $2M annually• Direct and oversee the activities of as many as eight direct reports that are located in three offices within Alberta• Successfully planned and executed a major restructuring within the Mission Funding team that has seen savings of $200K and revenue maintained at the same level • Steward, cultivate and solicit a prospect list of 100 individual prospects valued at $1.4M in opportunities

Director, Resource Development

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

• Planned, administered, and implemented all fund development activities for Big Brothers Big Sisters to achieve budgeted revenue goals.• Lead role in contacting and meeting with current and prospective individual, corporate, foundation and government donors.• Developed and managed the department’s operating budgets in a fiscally responsible manner, monitoring expenses and analysing the benefits versus cost of each component• Directed and oversaw the activities of five direct reports including the Major Gifts Officer.• Ensured that appropriate systems, staffing and procedures were in place to support revenue goals• Served as a key member of the executive team setting the organization’s strategic direction• Oversaw and monitored donor acknowledgment and appreciation processes to ensure that all donors received prompt and gracious thanks for their gifts

Manager, Development

• Apr 2011 - May 2012

• Develop, implement and monitor the community giving campaign• Manage the development and implementation of the Menu of Opportunity for 2012• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts and sponsorships• Directly supervise and manage the work of the Development Analyst • Develop, implement and monitor the community giving campaign• Manage the development and implementation of the Menu of Opportunity for 2012• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts and sponsorships• Directly supervise and manage the work of the Development Analyst

Annual Giving Development Officer

• Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

• Coordinated two direct mail campaigns that raised over $30,000 and attained an organization high response rate of 3% and 4% respectively• Maintain a portfolio of 200+ future donors that were identified, researched and in various degrees of solicitation or stewardship • Coordinated two direct mail campaigns that raised over $30,000 and attained an organization high response rate of 3% and 4% respectively• Maintain a portfolio of 200+ future donors that were identified, researched and in various degrees of solicitation or stewardship

Fundraising Consultant

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2009

• Established a fundraising program for the Alberta Francophone Foundation and solicited $75,000 in major gifts• Developed a comprehensive fundraising program for Theatre Network• Solicited $85,000 in cash and GIK for the 2008 Canadian Francophone Games• Organized the Tour de l’Alberta, a one day cycling ride that over three years sponsorship has grown 300% and participation 116% • Established a fundraising program for the Alberta Francophone Foundation and solicited $75,000 in major gifts• Developed a comprehensive fundraising program for Theatre Network• Solicited $85,000 in cash and GIK for the 2008 Canadian Francophone Games• Organized the Tour de l’Alberta, a one day cycling ride that over three years sponsorship has grown 300% and participation 116%

Regional Revenue Development Manager

• Nov 2005 - Feb 2008

• Responsible for Marketing, Donor Relations, Strategic Giving, Business Development,HR and IT for Northern Alberta• Supervised and lead 13 direct reports in five locations throughout Northern Alberta• Developed and monitored a $5.2M Revenue Development budget with 10 differentrevenue streams• Lead and coordinated the development and implementation of a three year businessplan for the geographic area• Developed strategies to expand current and future revenue streams• Represented the CCS on two pan-Canadian revenue development committees thatdevelop revenue development policies and strategies for all divisions

Major Gifts Officer & Annual Giving Manager

• Jul 2000 - Oct 2005

Major Gifts Officer• Maintained a portfolio of 100+ future donors that were identified, researched and invarious degrees of solicitation or stewardship• Utilized Raisers Edge to track progress with future donors• Worked with various faculty on cases for support presented to future donorsAnnual Giving Manager• Responsible for all aspects of the Student Call Centre including supervising 2 studentcaller supervisors and a team of 20 student callers• Created the Annual Giving implementation plan and budget• Lead planning and the implementation of the Annual Giving Program• Formulated and implemented action plans to address areas where outcomes are notexpected to achieve objectives• Developed, directed and monitored processes for tracking and reporting program results• Identified and implemented donor recognition and stewardship activities for AnnualGiving donors• Established and implemented a leadership giving program• Maintained a liaison with other Departments and Faculties to ensure ongoingcommunication about relevant needs and issues