Director Of Fund Development

• Jul 2022 - Present

Director Board of Directors

• Jun 2022 - Present

Manager, Major and Leadership Giving

• Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Major Gifts Manager, Central Region, Ontario

• Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

• Developed and implemented annual development plans to exceed financial targets • Strategized social media campaign to extend brand awareness and donor stewardship • Established Case for Support nationally for VON Canada; introduced regionally • Successfully prepared proposals and grant applications ($1,000 - $5.8M) • Consulted and collaborated with VON leadership to enhance programs with fundraising support and ensuring efficient and effective stewardship of VON’s donors • Lead provincial staff team in fundraising initiatives • Secured financial contributions ensuring donor’s philanthropic vision was honoured • Presented to organizations building relationships within the community, solicited funds and developed partnerships increasing exposure • Strategized and created solicitation plans to identify, research and assess readiness and capacity of giving for long-term donors and new prospects • Effectively lead community and corporate partnerships locally, provincially and nationally • Lead innovative approaches to increasing awareness of VON’s brand, mission and vision • Inspired new methods of staff appreciation with VON Week across the organization • Prioritized workload, reviewed and completed job performance reviews for staff Show less

Executive Director

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2020

• Strategized social media campaign utilizing Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to extend brand awareness, event participation and stewardship • Participated in the development of strategic plans to recruit new donors and increase revenue • Initiated third party event tracking system and comprehensive stewardship program • Editor of Newsletters, published articles, media interviews and presentations • Provided consultation developing strategies relating to fundraising campaigns and donor relations for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Women’s Centre of Halton, Jump In Foundation, Kawaski Rendokan Judo Club, People’s Church and Children First Canada • Founder of Integrity is Everything Fundraising Consulting providing fundraising, grant writing, social media and business promotion strategies to local businesses and non-profit organizations • Cultivated donors and maintained positive partnerships within the community including community leaders, granting agencies and local supporters • Liaison with local media to increase brand awareness and exposure • Created marketing material including brochures and new website development • Volunteer coordination for various events including fundraising initiatives and educational events Show less

Community Development Specialist

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

Co-Chair, Memberships

• 2015 - Apr 2016

Fund Development Communication Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

Provided direction and leadership to Executive Team and staff for fundraising campaigns and events to increase revenue supporting the financial requirements of the shelter, two outreach offices and women services programs. Responsibilities include strategizing annual development plan to meet financial shortfalls within the organization; preparation of communication material such as introduction of a newsletter, third party event tracking system, comprehensive stewardship program, review and development of major gift portfolio, planned giving initiative, case for support development for Board of Directors, and increased donor giving with targeted asked. • Develop major gift and leadership portfolios, bi-annual mailer strategy and signature events • Cultivate existing donors and acquire new donors through community involvement and solicitations during events and one-to-one visits • Presenter at various community organizations, develop agency communication strategy increasing donor awareness and community outreach relating to our message of ending violence against women • Director of Development Committee working with Board of Directors • Passionate and compassionate ambassador for the agency, the women we support and a future without violence Show less

Development Officer

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

Responsible for the full scope of development activities including the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of donors and prospects. Design and implement campaign strategies to further individual donor, foundation and business support for all levels of giving. • Manage portfolio of prospects for major gifts, leadership giving, legacy, endowment gifts and Business and Community Events • Strategize and create solicitation plans to identifying, researching and assess readiness and capacity for giving for long-term donors and new prospects • Ensure all donors are recognized appropriately for their giving with meaningful stewardship actions • Work with Director and Marketing team to design new campaigns and case statements for priority needs • Successfully prepare proposals and grant applications after conducting research on previous giving patterns for foundations, organizations and donors • Delivered on portfolio projections provided by Council, Board of Directors and goals set for myself Show less

Administrative Trial Coordinator

• Oct 2009 - May 2012

Supporting the Research Director, Research Manager and faculty of FIRH, responsible for financial management, Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, grant submissions, event coordination and fundraising consultation. • National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant Application submission responsibilities included: o Reviewed and coordinated application per submission guidelines o Authored administrative section including job description and hiring expectations • Fundraising and Event Coordination o Arranged for a new fundraiser ‘Lung Run’ for Haiti Earth Quake Survivors raising $4,000 o Coordinated 3 day international symposium for 150 visiting physicians from Spain Show less

Office Manager & Event Coordinator

• Jun 2007 - Oct 2009

2009 Recipient of the Dr. Richard Hunt Award for Outstanding Service from the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation Supporting the Director and faculty of Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, managed executive office including budget, event coordination, physical resources and human resources. • McMaster RISE Team Manager o Team consisted of faculty, staff and students fundraising for Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) o Raised $35,000, achieving 1/3 of CDHF’s national goal • Event Coordinator o Developed budgets providing cost analysis, sponsorship negotiations and forecasts o Obtained course accreditation with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons o Coordinated three day academic symposium honouring retiring physician Show less

Executive Unit Leader, Sales Representative and Fundraising Associate

• 2004 - 2008

Top Fundraiser - Niagara and Golden Horseshoe Division, Avon Canada 2005 1 of 10 top fundraising with Avon Canada for Breast Cancer Fundraising 2005 Responsible as Executive Unit Leader to provide training sessions and business management meetings for sales team. As Fundraising Associate, coordinated fundraising events with Walmart Canada and Cadillac Fairview Malls. • Recipient of President’s Club Sales recognition award • Exceeded financial, recruitment and management targets • Recruited, trained and mentored 36 Avon representatives Show less