Courtney Barber Email & Phone Number

Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

11 Akerley Blvd, Suite 200A

Burnside, NS

• Primarily responsible for the strategic development and execution of a number of fundraising events with a focus on annual giving, major gifts, sponsorship, planned giving and graphic design/communications.
• Managing multiple fundraising activities
• Support fundraising efforts increasing donor and member engagement by maximizing brand messaging through a variety of communications channels with a focus on social media and marketing tactics.
• Working with the Raisers Edge Database
• Work collaboratively with 11 branches across the Province to support fundraising and third party activities
• Create and publish press releases - managing media relations for the organization

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Led fundraising efforts for all Easter Seals events, focusing on developing and growing each event
• Secured sponsors and participants for events via presentations, written proposals and visits
• Created event summary reports, event work plans, coordinated event logistics and monitored success
• Coordinated volunteers and guided volunteer committees
• Worked with media outlets to promote Easter Seals Nova Scotia
• Collaborated with Board Members to effectively promote Easter Seals initiatives

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Collaborated with instructors in creating appropriate programming for adults with various cognitive &developmental delays, and physical disabilities
• Worked 1:1 with clients to reach personal goals of independence
• Aided clients with more severe cognitive delays and physical disabilities on perfecting fine motor control
• Taught money skills, basic mathematics, semantics and general life skills
• Promoted independence and mobility