My role focuses on fundraising, communications, relationship management, engagement and outreach. Together with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers and committees, I work to identify and create opportunities to increase the profile of The Couchiching Conservancy and raise funds so we can continue to protect nature in our region. In addition to developing fundraising strategies and plans, I focus on coordinating and leveraging communications and social media to reach a variety of stakeholders. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors is a main priority to my work.

My role focuses on fundraising, communications, relationship management and outreach. Together with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers and committees, I work to identify and create opportunities to increase the profile of The Couchiching Conservancy and raise funds so we can continue to protect nature in our region. In addition to developing fundraising strategies and plans, I focus on coordinating and leveraging communications and social media to reach a variety of stakeholders. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors is a main priority to my work.Key activities through the year include annual appeals, increasing monthly support, donor stewardship events and activities, monthly e-newsletters, key communication materials such as the Annual Report and coordinating events.Key accomplishments:Running a $575,000+ fundraising campaign to purchase and protect a 730 acre Nature Reserve with 4km+ of Black River. I am so proud to work alongside such incredible people who are dedicated to doing this work. http://www.couchichingconserv.ca/black-river-property-has-been-officially-acquired/Establishing the Passport to Nature program which has been shared as an outreach and communications model to other environmental organizations across Canada. The Passport is a series of events throughout the year that engages people to visit the Nature Reserves under the Conservancy's care. The program annually contributes about $20,000+ to the Conservancy through sponsorship and donations. Learn more here (and take part! They are fun events!): http://www.couchichingconserv.ca/passport-to-nature-4/If you are interested in getting more information on The Couchiching Conservancy, please visit our website www.couchichingconserv.ca or feel free to email me at tanya@couchconservancy.ca.

While in this role, I supported the Integrated Health System Design Project and the Director of this Project. This included planning, organizing and executing the Annual Forum, which was attended by over 300 participants. I also coordinated community engagement sessions across North Simcoe Muskoka as well as created graphics, presentations and other materials. (May 2010 to August 2011)After travelling for 4 months, I was asked back to the LHIN by the CEO to complete a number of Human Resource projects such as the Health and Wellness Program, Social Events, Staff Recognition, the Mission, Vision, Values and Recruitment. I also assisted the Planning Team with the Annual Integrated Health System Design Project Forum as well as acted as the Communications Assistant for the Behavioural Support System Project. This included preparing marketing materials, communiques and the communications and community engagement plan. (January 2012 to June 2012)I am very proud to have worked at the NSM LHIN.

This was a great job. I taught people how to canoe and camp, and prepared all of their equipment and food for them. I supervised 4 other staff members and ran the Complete Outfitting Department. This included trip planning, and food and equipment ordering. I was able to use my strong organizational skills to turn around a failing department.