Colby Clarke Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

As the Resource Development Manager at Blue Door, I am dedicated to advancing our mission to foster community well-being through effective fund development strategies, focusing on grant writing and stewardship for our social enterprise, Construct. My role involves writing funding proposals and grant applications, preparing detailed budgets, work plans, and other deliverables for both Construct and our broader initiatives. Collaborating with program teams, I gather essential information to ensure our applications accurately reflect the impact of our work.I manage grant tracking using Salesforce, overseeing past and upcoming funding opportunities. Researching potential funding sources is crucial as I build a strong prospect pipeline aligned with Blue Door’s strategic goals. I also coordinate proposal writing tasks among team members and create compelling cases for support to highlight the significance of our services.In addition to grant writing, I develop tailored recognition and stewardship plans for our funders, organizing stewardship events and donor tours to keep our supporters engaged and informed. I work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager to spotlight funders across media and social platforms, and I assist in drafting marketing and fundraising materials as needed.Supporting fundraising campaigns is another vital aspect of my role, where I contribute to direct mail initiatives, signature events, and third-party fundraising efforts. My strategic insights help optimize our revenue generation activities and expand our community impact.At Blue Door, we are committed to addressing community needs through innovative programs. I am passionate about social impact and community development, and I invite anyone interested in making a difference to connect with me on LinkedIn. Together, we can create lasting change in our community!

Regional Municipality Of York, Ontario, Canada

Newmarket, On

Leading a team of retail sales associates within a large sportswear enterprise while excelling with customer service, product knowledge and managing upkeep of the store's appearance and policies.

Sutton West, Georgina, On

Organizing multiple fundraising initiatives within the community, assisting with government funding programs, collaborating with other non-profit organizations on events and community functions, assisting the Executive Director with variety of duties and tasks, serving as additional administrative support for Board of Directors, responsible for communications re: social media presence and website updates as well as backing up dispatch regularly with client intake, bookings, and driver dispatching.

North Bay, Ontario

Assisting team members with day to day marketing tasks and coordinating marketing projects and activities as requested. Organizing the production of branded items such as stationery and merchandise. Supporting the in-house marketing and design team by coordinating and collating content. Producing additional marketing communications, such as flyers, brochures and exhibition-related projects. Setting up tracking systems for marketing campaigns and online activities. Track competitor activity by keeping abreast of market changes and the marketing mix used by competitors. Assisting with the production of artwork, sourcing images, print buying and checking copy. Producing clear and concise written correspondence in the form of letters and emails. Assisting with the preparation and execution of events and notifying businesses in the downtown district regarding all downtown improvement initiatives.

North Bay, Ontario

Creating and working on fundraising initiatives, assisting with management, coordinating with Games Organizing Committee, monitoring income and budget, working directly with athletes, updating social media accounts of all events and proceedings, speaking with coaches, family members, and officials prior to and immediately following the Games, completing excel sheets and agendas for daily meetings, efficient computer skills for multiple tasks, and extensive travel and overtime work was required.

North Bay, Ontario

Finding news stories and reporting in a timely fashion. Keeping the public informed on community events or current affairs. Attended press launches, courts, council meetings and other events. Conducted interviews by phone or in person. Quick responses to tip-offs, calls and news releases and recording notes in shorthand or on tape in order to write stories. Extensive researching abilities and unpredictable hours. Also freelanced as a play-by-play/color commentary announcer for The Powassan Voodoos Jr. "A" Hockey Club and The North Bay Battalion Hockey Club.

Ontario, Canada

Planning daily events for a large student population, organizing games and activities for orientation teams, managing and supervising orientation teams, leaders, and students, scheduling bar nights and booking entertainment for each academic year, budgeting and payroll authorization, marketing and promotional work within our social media outlet as well as our school advertisements, developing timelines and providing presentations and speeches for all events.

Ontario, Canada

Organizing orientation week for the student body, serving as a liaison between the students and its college administration, communicating to a wide variety of students, staff, faculty, and executives, working directly with local businesses for multiple not-for-profit campaigns and initiatives, operating and managing the student centre, dealing with questions, concerns, conflict, taking minutes, voting on executive decisions/referendums, and volunteering as a team leader for multiple orientation teams.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Broadcast Journalism, 3.9 Grade Point Average

Activities and Societies: Served as Captain of the Canadore College Men`s Ice Hockey Team from 2011 to 2014. Was elected as President.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sabres'​ Athletic Council, Captain of Sabres'​ Men's Ice Hockey Team, Captain of Sabres'​ Men's Soccer Team