Sara H.
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Erin Desautels MBA MA BSc
Sara is a great manager who brings out the best in everyone she works with. She leveraged my skills to produce outstanding results with the accounts we worked together on during United Way’s 2016 fundraising campaign. Sara respected that I brought extensive experience to my role while still providing me with opportunities for development - even in the short time I worked with her. She guided our team with confidence and expertise, while meeting every member’s individual needs and drawing out our strengths. She is a consummate professional and consistently modeled many of the attributes that make her not only an excellent manager, but an asset to the United Way’s Resource Development team. Given the opportunity, I would whole-heartedly work with Sara again in the future.
Victoria Caros, CFRE, CVA
I had the pleasure of working under Sara's leadership for four months at the United Way. She was supportive, collaborative and invested in my development. Sara always had the time to listen to me and provide guidance. She demonstrated excellent communication and public speaking skills. I learned a lot from her in the short time we worked together and would work for her again in a heartbeat!
Chris Mulhall
Sara is a creative, resourceful, and results driven HR professional; skilled at sourcing and hiring top talent for her clients. Sara’s upbeat personality and dependable work ethic are qualities that will take her far in her career. I have great expectations for you!!!
Erin Desautels MBA MA BSc
Sara is a great manager who brings out the best in everyone she works with. She leveraged my skills to produce outstanding results with the accounts we worked together on during United Way’s 2016 fundraising campaign. Sara respected that I brought extensive experience to my role while still providing me with opportunities for development - even in the short time I worked with her. She guided our team with confidence and expertise, while meeting every member’s individual needs and drawing out our strengths. She is a consummate professional and consistently modeled many of the attributes that make her not only an excellent manager, but an asset to the United Way’s Resource Development team. Given the opportunity, I would whole-heartedly work with Sara again in the future.
Victoria Caros, CFRE, CVA
I had the pleasure of working under Sara's leadership for four months at the United Way. She was supportive, collaborative and invested in my development. Sara always had the time to listen to me and provide guidance. She demonstrated excellent communication and public speaking skills. I learned a lot from her in the short time we worked together and would work for her again in a heartbeat!
Chris Mulhall
Sara is a creative, resourceful, and results driven HR professional; skilled at sourcing and hiring top talent for her clients. Sara’s upbeat personality and dependable work ethic are qualities that will take her far in her career. I have great expectations for you!!!
Erin Desautels MBA MA BSc
Sara is a great manager who brings out the best in everyone she works with. She leveraged my skills to produce outstanding results with the accounts we worked together on during United Way’s 2016 fundraising campaign. Sara respected that I brought extensive experience to my role while still providing me with opportunities for development - even in the short time I worked with her. She guided our team with confidence and expertise, while meeting every member’s individual needs and drawing out our strengths. She is a consummate professional and consistently modeled many of the attributes that make her not only an excellent manager, but an asset to the United Way’s Resource Development team. Given the opportunity, I would whole-heartedly work with Sara again in the future.
Victoria Caros, CFRE, CVA
I had the pleasure of working under Sara's leadership for four months at the United Way. She was supportive, collaborative and invested in my development. Sara always had the time to listen to me and provide guidance. She demonstrated excellent communication and public speaking skills. I learned a lot from her in the short time we worked together and would work for her again in a heartbeat!
Chris Mulhall
Sara is a creative, resourceful, and results driven HR professional; skilled at sourcing and hiring top talent for her clients. Sara’s upbeat personality and dependable work ethic are qualities that will take her far in her career. I have great expectations for you!!!
Erin Desautels MBA MA BSc
Sara is a great manager who brings out the best in everyone she works with. She leveraged my skills to produce outstanding results with the accounts we worked together on during United Way’s 2016 fundraising campaign. Sara respected that I brought extensive experience to my role while still providing me with opportunities for development - even in the short time I worked with her. She guided our team with confidence and expertise, while meeting every member’s individual needs and drawing out our strengths. She is a consummate professional and consistently modeled many of the attributes that make her not only an excellent manager, but an asset to the United Way’s Resource Development team. Given the opportunity, I would whole-heartedly work with Sara again in the future.
Victoria Caros, CFRE, CVA
I had the pleasure of working under Sara's leadership for four months at the United Way. She was supportive, collaborative and invested in my development. Sara always had the time to listen to me and provide guidance. She demonstrated excellent communication and public speaking skills. I learned a lot from her in the short time we worked together and would work for her again in a heartbeat!
Chris Mulhall
Sara is a creative, resourceful, and results driven HR professional; skilled at sourcing and hiring top talent for her clients. Sara’s upbeat personality and dependable work ethic are qualities that will take her far in her career. I have great expectations for you!!!
Credentials
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Philanthropic Psychology Certification
Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy UKMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CFRE Certification
CFRE InternationalFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Charity Shift
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Canada
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising Consultant and Coach
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Jan 2019 - Present
• Helping nonprofits build a culture of philanthropy within their organizations and streamline their communications and fundraising for maximum success. • Building fulsome fundraising plans including individual giving, monthly donor programs, grants, events, direct response, online giving campaigns, community events and major gift program development. • Supporting existing fundraising channels while developing and growing revenue. • Helping nonprofits build a culture of philanthropy within their organizations and streamline their communications and fundraising for maximum success. • Building fulsome fundraising plans including individual giving, monthly donor programs, grants, events, direct response, online giving campaigns, community events and major gift program development. • Supporting existing fundraising channels while developing and growing revenue.
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Project Somos
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Guatemala
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Development
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Jun 2020 - Present
Providing strategic fundraising direction and support for a grassroots eco-sustainable community aiming to break the cycle of poverty and violence in Guatemala by providing quality education and healthy food to families in need. Providing strategic fundraising direction and support for a grassroots eco-sustainable community aiming to break the cycle of poverty and violence in Guatemala by providing quality education and healthy food to families in need.
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Cystic Fibrosis Canada / Fibrose kystique Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director BC and Yukon
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2020
As the Regional Executive Director for the BC and Yukon chapters of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, I provided direction and support to a team of BC and Yukon based volunteers and employees working together to #ENDCF. Collectively we raised over $1.8 million annually to fund cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy.This included:Providing leadership in strategic planning, operational planning, establishing annual budgets and targets and the development of new fundraising initiatives and strategies; Overseeing all administration functions including human resources and financial management; setting regional and provincial budgets.Directing all fundraising activities including national events, planned giving, sponsorships, peer to peer campaigns, partnerships, and third-party events while continuing to assess their sustainability and long-term support.Working closely with the regional chapter volunteers to build relationships with donors and to design and execute strategic cultivation and solicitation plan for prospects. Providing effective support for local and national CF Canada volunteersOverseeing volunteers and committees in collaboration with National head office to implement and maintain volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
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United Way BC - Lower Mainland Region
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campaign Manager
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Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
-Building partnerships with over 200 corporate partners across the Lower Mainland and British Columbia-Responsible for managing a fundraising portfolio of over $1M comprised of public facing and workplace based fundraising campaigns -Developing and fostering partnerships with businesses that are passionate about giving back to their community -Managing teams of junior fundraisers (Campaign Associates) during their secondment or co-op term with United Way -Developed and managed multiple successful peer to peer fundraising campaigns raising over $250,000 to date
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Campaign Manager (Resource Development Strategist)
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
- Responsible for managing a fundraising portfolio of $1.1M comprised of over 300 workplace fundraising campaigns across the Lower Mainland - Developing and fostering partnerships with businesses wanting to give back to their local community - Coordination of solicitation, stewardship and donor experience strategies and activities for all segments
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Associate Campaign Manager (Resource Development Strategist)
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
- Responsible for managing a fundraising portfolio of $1.6M comprised of over 300 workplace fundraising campaigns across the Lower Mainland - Launched the first UWLM peer to peer fundraising website and fundraising event with the first annual United Way and UPS Plane Pull - Coordination of solicitation, stewardship and donor experience strategies and activities for all segments- Developed electronic donation processing system training for roll-out to workplaces. Liaised with these accounts in order to ensure smooth launch and execution of their campaigns
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Resource Development Assistant
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
-Providing support to Leadership giving, Major Gifts and Direct Response-Event coordination-Coordination of recognition for major donors-Data Entry/Data management
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2012 - May 2015
Young Community Leaders Network is a space for young nonprofit and community leaders to gain skills, knowledge and connections required to create positive change in our community. Young Community Leaders Network is a space for young nonprofit and community leaders to gain skills, knowledge and connections required to create positive change in our community.
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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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Leadership Team Member - Next Leaders Network
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2012 - Jan 2013
Members of the Leadership Team build and develop the Next Leaders Network, which connects people in the early or intermediate stages of their career with others who are engaged in Vancouver's not-for-profit community. The goal of the NLN is to create a peer network and development opportunities for our members - in order to build their networks, direct their careers and gain the knowledge required to perform their roles effectively and successfully. Members of the Leadership Team build and develop the Next Leaders Network, which connects people in the early or intermediate stages of their career with others who are engaged in Vancouver's not-for-profit community. The goal of the NLN is to create a peer network and development opportunities for our members - in order to build their networks, direct their careers and gain the knowledge required to perform their roles effectively and successfully.
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Executive Assistant
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2012
Executive Assistant supporting 6 Directors, 6 Team Managers and the CEO in an organization of over 600 staff.Coordination and execution of special events, fund raising initiatives, employee appreciation events and community events.Coordination of all meetings and conferences, scheduling travel arrangements, coordination of all training events and arranging internal and external memberships. Executive Assistant supporting 6 Directors, 6 Team Managers and the CEO in an organization of over 600 staff.Coordination and execution of special events, fund raising initiatives, employee appreciation events and community events.Coordination of all meetings and conferences, scheduling travel arrangements, coordination of all training events and arranging internal and external memberships.
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Vice President - Board of Directors
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May 2010 - Feb 2012
Provided assistance to a Social Enterprise organization including: proposal and grant writing, strategic planning, creation of a fundraising plan, re-brand and ensured organizational commitment to long term growth and sustainability Provided assistance to a Social Enterprise organization including: proposal and grant writing, strategic planning, creation of a fundraising plan, re-brand and ensured organizational commitment to long term growth and sustainability
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Fundraiser/Volunteer Coordinator
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
Responsible for volunteer recruitment and coordination with volunteers from around the world. Successfully recruited experienced teachers to come to Belize and volunteer teach at a community high school.Helped to streamline processes within volunteer recruitment and fundraising to simplify the process and maximize results.Created several fundraising initiatives and wrote to many organizations and government offices for financial donations. Responsible for volunteer recruitment and coordination with volunteers from around the world. Successfully recruited experienced teachers to come to Belize and volunteer teach at a community high school.Helped to streamline processes within volunteer recruitment and fundraising to simplify the process and maximize results.Created several fundraising initiatives and wrote to many organizations and government offices for financial donations.
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Swim Recruiting
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Canada
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Jul 2008 - May 2009
Recruiting Consultant for Temporary and Permanent Placements throughout the Lower Mainland for a variety of roles including:Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing. Administration Recruiting Consultant for Temporary and Permanent Placements throughout the Lower Mainland for a variety of roles including:Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing. Administration
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Adecco
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Switzerland
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Staffing Coordinator
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2007 - 2008
Recruiting for several major national corporations including telecommunications, transportation, insurance and sales. Recruiting for several major national corporations including telecommunications, transportation, insurance and sales.
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Employment Facilitator/ Job Coach
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2006 - 2007
Non profit program assisting individuals with disabilities find meaningful and longterm work. Developed partnership agreements with local employers to hire Job Track participants. Provided skill assessments, job readiness training, job procurement, and job support to those with employment barriers such as an intellectual impairment, a physical disability, or any other barrier. Non profit program assisting individuals with disabilities find meaningful and longterm work. Developed partnership agreements with local employers to hire Job Track participants. Provided skill assessments, job readiness training, job procurement, and job support to those with employment barriers such as an intellectual impairment, a physical disability, or any other barrier.
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Customer Service Representative
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2004 - 2006
Worked as a liaison between fellow employees and national management teams to increase employee satisfaction and change current processes. Worked as a liaison between fellow employees and national management teams to increase employee satisfaction and change current processes.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Associate Certificate - Fundraising Management, Graduated with Distinction - June 2017 -
2010 - 2013
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Associate Certificate, Non Profit Management -
2001 - 2006
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Anthropology -
2021 - 2021
Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy
Certificate, Philanthropic Psychology
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