Jennifer Atkinson, CFRE
Director, Leadership Giving at Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Sarah Albrecht
It was incredibly challenging to narrow it down, however I would like to endorse Jennifer for three key strengths: her exceptional ability to prosperously navigate unique key account relationships + her tremendous success in directing fundraising events + her natural leadership skills. Working with some of the most prestigious and generous major donors and funding partners in Western Canada – Jen is strategic, inventive and innovative, she builds consensus and a clear, personal connection for the donor. Call it the art of persuasion, but continuously, her efforts are so effective that she comes in over target, by a huge margin. It’s remarkable! In this regard, she has proven herself invaluable – her methods are seen as best practice across CBCF. Effectively, Jennifer is one of our top fundraisers. Jennifer has also conceptualized, planned and executed on countless events for CBCF, working with very few dollars and limited resources. Under her direction, many signature and 3rd Party events have come in under the operating budget and over the fundraising goals. She has leveraged large amounts of sponsorship, donated and gifted auction items, prize packages for amazing trips around the world, celebrity endorsements and guest speakers, musical acts, famous artists...you name it, Jennifer has likely made it happen. She is our go-to expert for all things related to fundraising events...and she thrives in this environment. Lastly, Jennifer is a wonderful mentor and leader within our organization. She has managed small to large teams of employees, volunteers and committees, and always with a friendly, warm, professional demeanor. She is both a joy to have on board and an irreplaceable asset. CBCF is hugely indebted to Jennifer for her work and she embodies all the traits of a true champion for the cause.
Maya Dimapilis
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for many years. Jennifer is a consummate professional with a tremendous talent for event management, planning and fundraising. She brings an amazing attitude to work each day and leads her team to success year over year. Her attention to detail and creativity result in the highest quality products no matter the budgets and competing timeliness. Jennifer was a leader on my team and someone whose ideas and opinions i respected. She is a relationship builder. She is results-oriented. She is accountable. Jennifer is the real deal and I highly recommend her.
Sarah Albrecht
It was incredibly challenging to narrow it down, however I would like to endorse Jennifer for three key strengths: her exceptional ability to prosperously navigate unique key account relationships + her tremendous success in directing fundraising events + her natural leadership skills. Working with some of the most prestigious and generous major donors and funding partners in Western Canada – Jen is strategic, inventive and innovative, she builds consensus and a clear, personal connection for the donor. Call it the art of persuasion, but continuously, her efforts are so effective that she comes in over target, by a huge margin. It’s remarkable! In this regard, she has proven herself invaluable – her methods are seen as best practice across CBCF. Effectively, Jennifer is one of our top fundraisers. Jennifer has also conceptualized, planned and executed on countless events for CBCF, working with very few dollars and limited resources. Under her direction, many signature and 3rd Party events have come in under the operating budget and over the fundraising goals. She has leveraged large amounts of sponsorship, donated and gifted auction items, prize packages for amazing trips around the world, celebrity endorsements and guest speakers, musical acts, famous artists...you name it, Jennifer has likely made it happen. She is our go-to expert for all things related to fundraising events...and she thrives in this environment. Lastly, Jennifer is a wonderful mentor and leader within our organization. She has managed small to large teams of employees, volunteers and committees, and always with a friendly, warm, professional demeanor. She is both a joy to have on board and an irreplaceable asset. CBCF is hugely indebted to Jennifer for her work and she embodies all the traits of a true champion for the cause.
Maya Dimapilis
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for many years. Jennifer is a consummate professional with a tremendous talent for event management, planning and fundraising. She brings an amazing attitude to work each day and leads her team to success year over year. Her attention to detail and creativity result in the highest quality products no matter the budgets and competing timeliness. Jennifer was a leader on my team and someone whose ideas and opinions i respected. She is a relationship builder. She is results-oriented. She is accountable. Jennifer is the real deal and I highly recommend her.
Sarah Albrecht
It was incredibly challenging to narrow it down, however I would like to endorse Jennifer for three key strengths: her exceptional ability to prosperously navigate unique key account relationships + her tremendous success in directing fundraising events + her natural leadership skills. Working with some of the most prestigious and generous major donors and funding partners in Western Canada – Jen is strategic, inventive and innovative, she builds consensus and a clear, personal connection for the donor. Call it the art of persuasion, but continuously, her efforts are so effective that she comes in over target, by a huge margin. It’s remarkable! In this regard, she has proven herself invaluable – her methods are seen as best practice across CBCF. Effectively, Jennifer is one of our top fundraisers. Jennifer has also conceptualized, planned and executed on countless events for CBCF, working with very few dollars and limited resources. Under her direction, many signature and 3rd Party events have come in under the operating budget and over the fundraising goals. She has leveraged large amounts of sponsorship, donated and gifted auction items, prize packages for amazing trips around the world, celebrity endorsements and guest speakers, musical acts, famous artists...you name it, Jennifer has likely made it happen. She is our go-to expert for all things related to fundraising events...and she thrives in this environment. Lastly, Jennifer is a wonderful mentor and leader within our organization. She has managed small to large teams of employees, volunteers and committees, and always with a friendly, warm, professional demeanor. She is both a joy to have on board and an irreplaceable asset. CBCF is hugely indebted to Jennifer for her work and she embodies all the traits of a true champion for the cause.
Maya Dimapilis
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for many years. Jennifer is a consummate professional with a tremendous talent for event management, planning and fundraising. She brings an amazing attitude to work each day and leads her team to success year over year. Her attention to detail and creativity result in the highest quality products no matter the budgets and competing timeliness. Jennifer was a leader on my team and someone whose ideas and opinions i respected. She is a relationship builder. She is results-oriented. She is accountable. Jennifer is the real deal and I highly recommend her.
Sarah Albrecht
It was incredibly challenging to narrow it down, however I would like to endorse Jennifer for three key strengths: her exceptional ability to prosperously navigate unique key account relationships + her tremendous success in directing fundraising events + her natural leadership skills. Working with some of the most prestigious and generous major donors and funding partners in Western Canada – Jen is strategic, inventive and innovative, she builds consensus and a clear, personal connection for the donor. Call it the art of persuasion, but continuously, her efforts are so effective that she comes in over target, by a huge margin. It’s remarkable! In this regard, she has proven herself invaluable – her methods are seen as best practice across CBCF. Effectively, Jennifer is one of our top fundraisers. Jennifer has also conceptualized, planned and executed on countless events for CBCF, working with very few dollars and limited resources. Under her direction, many signature and 3rd Party events have come in under the operating budget and over the fundraising goals. She has leveraged large amounts of sponsorship, donated and gifted auction items, prize packages for amazing trips around the world, celebrity endorsements and guest speakers, musical acts, famous artists...you name it, Jennifer has likely made it happen. She is our go-to expert for all things related to fundraising events...and she thrives in this environment. Lastly, Jennifer is a wonderful mentor and leader within our organization. She has managed small to large teams of employees, volunteers and committees, and always with a friendly, warm, professional demeanor. She is both a joy to have on board and an irreplaceable asset. CBCF is hugely indebted to Jennifer for her work and she embodies all the traits of a true champion for the cause.
Maya Dimapilis
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for many years. Jennifer is a consummate professional with a tremendous talent for event management, planning and fundraising. She brings an amazing attitude to work each day and leads her team to success year over year. Her attention to detail and creativity result in the highest quality products no matter the budgets and competing timeliness. Jennifer was a leader on my team and someone whose ideas and opinions i respected. She is a relationship builder. She is results-oriented. She is accountable. Jennifer is the real deal and I highly recommend her.
Credentials
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Certified Fund Raising Executive
CFRE InternationalDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Dare to Lead
Dare to Lead™ TrainedMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
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Canada
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Leadership Giving
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Associate Director, Leadership Giving
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2022
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Manager, Major Giving
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2019
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager, Community Partnerships - Western Canada
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May 2012 - Nov 2016
Coached, led and mentored a dynamic team to grow a diverse portfolio of third party, cause marketing and individual giving programs, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in each fiscal year. Led a diverse team to conceptualize, plan and execute a signature gala, as well as 'event in a box' fundraising programs. Worked collaboratively with leadership volunteers, committees and valued donors to enhance relationships and further the vision of the organization. Coached, led and mentored a dynamic team to grow a diverse portfolio of third party, cause marketing and individual giving programs, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in each fiscal year. Led a diverse team to conceptualize, plan and execute a signature gala, as well as 'event in a box' fundraising programs. Worked collaboratively with leadership volunteers, committees and valued donors to enhance relationships and further the vision of the organization.
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Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Foundation
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Vancouver, Canada Area
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Event Manager
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Sep 2007 - May 2012
Led a diverse staff team to execute a variety of annual events, including pledge-based fundraising campaigns, golf tournaments and donor recognition events. Developed sponsor acquisition strategies to increase investment in the event portfolio. Improved accountability, efficiency and overall outcomes by creating and implementing new processes Led a diverse staff team to execute a variety of annual events, including pledge-based fundraising campaigns, golf tournaments and donor recognition events. Developed sponsor acquisition strategies to increase investment in the event portfolio. Improved accountability, efficiency and overall outcomes by creating and implementing new processes
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Arthritis Society Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Event Manager
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Jan 2007 - Aug 2007
Managed all aspects of a pledge-based fundraising program, including program marketing, volunteer recruitment and retention, fundraising coaching and travel logistics. Led the execution of a signature fundraising event, including the solicitation of new presenting and in-kind sponsors. Supported several notable third party accounts to achieve their revenue goals. Managed all aspects of a pledge-based fundraising program, including program marketing, volunteer recruitment and retention, fundraising coaching and travel logistics. Led the execution of a signature fundraising event, including the solicitation of new presenting and in-kind sponsors. Supported several notable third party accounts to achieve their revenue goals.
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Vantage Point
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator - BoardMatch
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Mar 2003 - Dec 2006
Oversaw all administrative components of the BoardMatch Greater Vancouver Program, including outreach to non-profit organizations and leadership volunteers, session facilitation and overall program management. Oversaw all administrative components of the BoardMatch Greater Vancouver Program, including outreach to non-profit organizations and leadership volunteers, session facilitation and overall program management.
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Education
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University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Women's Studies -
AHP Madison Institute Certificate Program (University of Wisconsin)
Major Gift Initiatives & the Campaign -
AHP Madison Institute Certificate Program (University of Wisconsin)
Elements of Major Gifts -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Marketing, Event Planning & Non-Profit Leadership -
Canadian Association of Gift Planners
Gift Planning Fundamentals -
AHP Madison Institute Certificate Program (University of Wisconsin)
Fundraising Management