Lindsay McDermott
Capital Campaign Director at Humane Society London & Middlesex- Claim this Profile
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Osborne O. OKARA, CMP
I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Lindsay Neale on several occasions in different environments. I am delighted to recommend her as an extremely capable professional with personal qualities that match her intellectual qualities. Most importantly, she is an individual of impeccable integrity – with excellent leadership skills who is always willing and ready to take up challenges and responsibilities. I find her to posses the ability to excel in virtually any environment. I highly recommend Lindsay and without any reservations whatsoever.
Osborne O. OKARA, CMP
I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Lindsay Neale on several occasions in different environments. I am delighted to recommend her as an extremely capable professional with personal qualities that match her intellectual qualities. Most importantly, she is an individual of impeccable integrity – with excellent leadership skills who is always willing and ready to take up challenges and responsibilities. I find her to posses the ability to excel in virtually any environment. I highly recommend Lindsay and without any reservations whatsoever.
Osborne O. OKARA, CMP
I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Lindsay Neale on several occasions in different environments. I am delighted to recommend her as an extremely capable professional with personal qualities that match her intellectual qualities. Most importantly, she is an individual of impeccable integrity – with excellent leadership skills who is always willing and ready to take up challenges and responsibilities. I find her to posses the ability to excel in virtually any environment. I highly recommend Lindsay and without any reservations whatsoever.
Osborne O. OKARA, CMP
I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Lindsay Neale on several occasions in different environments. I am delighted to recommend her as an extremely capable professional with personal qualities that match her intellectual qualities. Most importantly, she is an individual of impeccable integrity – with excellent leadership skills who is always willing and ready to take up challenges and responsibilities. I find her to posses the ability to excel in virtually any environment. I highly recommend Lindsay and without any reservations whatsoever.
Experience
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Humane Society London & Middlesex
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Capital Campaign Director
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Pillar Nonprofit Network
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resource Development Manager
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2022
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YMCA Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Manager
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Sep 2013 - Oct 2019
Manages large portfolio of private, public and family granting foundations, including cultivation, research and writing, and stewardship of major gift grant donors. Manages select annual campaigns engaging internal and external stakeholders. Exceeds annual goals consecutively through closing mid and high level major gifts. Signature event management, corporate sponsorship negotiator. Builds case for support development materials in relation to ongoing programs and high priority programs such as capital campaigns. Donor-centred approach to donor relations, including multi-channel communications and progressive strategies. Oversees Camp Alumni Development program. Maintains exceptional working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and donors. Show less
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CNIB
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager, Foundation Relations, Ontario
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2013
Prospect and cultivate coprorate, private and family foundations and government agencies. Manage accounts, develop comprehensive proposals, including research and project-based information, budgets and measurable outcomes. Manage projects throghout the duration of funding, develop stewardship reports and ensure accurate and transparent reporting. Contribute to overall strategic direction of department.
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Specialist, Corporate & Community Development
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
Event management including sponsorship development and sales, volunteer committee management, implementation of unique social media marketing strategies and overseeing large-scale events from inception to completion.
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Coordinator, Corporate Development
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Apr 2010 - Dec 2010
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Dress for Success Worldwide
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager, Corporate and Community Outreach
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2010
Management of fund development portfolio for the organization, including foundations, corporations and individual stakeholders. Initiated corporate employee engagement days and developed annual case for support and all development materials. Management of fund development portfolio for the organization, including foundations, corporations and individual stakeholders. Initiated corporate employee engagement days and developed annual case for support and all development materials.
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Education
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2001 - 2006
University of Guelph
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2008 - 2009
George Brown College
Certificate, Fundraising & Volunteer Management -
2001 - 2006
University of Guelph
B.A.H., Sociology, Anthropology
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