Experience

Montessori Academy of London - Canada

• Canada
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Apr 2017 - Present



Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario

• London, Canada Area

• Manager, Fund Development

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017



Independent

• Multiple locations

• Grant Writer

  • May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Over 7 years experience writing grant proposals for nonprofit organizations. Freelance projects have included United Way York Region and Community Living Tillsonburg. Additional experience writing grants in employment roles with Community Living Toronto, The Business Help Centre (CFDC) of Middlesex County and Saint Elizabeth Health Care Foundation. Over 7 years experience writing grant proposals for nonprofit organizations. Freelance projects have included United Way York Region and Community Living Tillsonburg. Additional experience writing grants in employment roles with Community Living Toronto, The Business Help Centre (CFDC) of Middlesex County and Saint Elizabeth Health Care Foundation.



Community Futures Middlesex - The Business Help Centre

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director - The Centre for Non-Profit Collaboration (Contract)

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  The Centre for Non-Profit Collaboration provides support to local non-profit groups to help strengthen and increase the capacity of their organization. As Program Director I managed the day-to-day operations of the Centre’s programming and shared space environment including the supervision and direction of Centre employees and oversaw the program's budget. Additional duties included: - Providing services to over 20 non-profit organizations in the areas of proposal writing, social enterprise development, fund development, communications and bookkeeping. - Managed and developed all communication activities related to the Centre. - Coordinated & facilitated professional development workshops for non-profit organizations. - Engaged the community through outreach initiatives and speaking engagements. - Provided support to non-profit organizations and Social Enterprise development in the areas of business planning, annual fundraising plans, fund development and event planning. - Created and launched shop4GOOD.ca - a Social Enterprise E-Market, where non-profit organizations can sell products and services to help increase revenue to their organization; www.shop4GOOD.ca Show less



Community Living Toronto

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Fundraising Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2012

  Proposal writing to government, corporate and private foundations. Written communications included; updating donor pages on websites, newsletters, design and content of programs, brochures and sponsorship packages. Prospect research on foundations, corporations and individuals.Worked on all aspects of event planning for various events; large scale signature fundraising event, Donor stewardship events, Annual Conference and other community events.

• Coordinator, Volunteer Services

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2008

  Recruited, interviewed and coordinated placements for new volunteers and students. Developed programs to better engage volunteers and augment support for Community Living Toronto`s participants. Worked with a small team to develop volunteer and student placement policies and procedures for the Association. Planned and executed events; regional picnics, program activities and a volunteer appreciation dinner for over 300 volunteers

• Support Worker (Youth 2 Work Program)

  • Apr 2004 - Jul 2007

  Provided on-the-job coaching and support to youth who have an intellectual disability. Facilitated training in job skills, customer service and life skills. Provided case management to youth and their families.