Danika Miller Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On

Toronto, On

• Executed logistics for the development of a five-year strategy plan, including organizing over 30 meetings with departments across the hospital and 8 workshops with 70+ attendees each• Managed the calendars and prepared meeting materials for the Vice President, Communications & Marketing and the Vice President, Strategy & External Relations• Built and maintained strong relationships with administrators, physicians, and researchers, both internally and externally, resulting in stronger communication between key players• Entered and approved payroll information for over twenty staff across four departments• Acted as the primary point of contact for cold calls from media• Partnered with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care staff to schedule tours, announcements, and meetings with key officials, often on very short notice• Managed the advance process for weekly Executive Committee meetings, including scheduling agenda items and gathering and preparing materials packages of up to about 200 pages• Scheduled a 6-month-long series of presentations from other departments to top hospital Executives• Served as the organizational power user of Convene, leading training sessions and troubleshooting for other administrative staff in the executive wing

Toronto, On

Toronto, On

• Composed customized briefs on mid-level and high net worth donors for Major Gifts team, including the Principal Gifts Director and Chief Development Officer• Managed three telethon fundraisers, including recruitment, logistics, and data management and analysis• Conducted individual and group training sessions for Raiser’s Edge reporting• Created custom reports and exports for administrators using Raiser’s Edge, Crystal Reports, and Artez• Monitored pipeline progression and solicitor performance to provide updates to senior leadership team• Liaised with administrators, medical staff, and researchers across the Hospital to ensure timely and accurate information is shared on fundraising priorities• Coordinated calendars for four Major Gifts fundraisers• Conducted prospect research for new donors• Managed volunteers in administrative and event-based activities• Planned and executed stewardship and recognition events for high profile donors• Collaborated with events staff in planning and execution of donor recognition events, signature fundraising events, and conferences, both on- and off-site

Toronto, On

• Crafted a report on how to best support non-profit organizations in the environmental sector, including research on current grantmaking practices and recommended best practices • Reviewed contracts and negotiate a mutually beneficial arrangement with clients

Toronto, On

• Researched and identified candidates for major gifts program• Managed donor inquiries and services including receipting, modifying accounts, and updating information• Researched, composed, and managed corporate and foundation grant proposals• Wrote and edited direct mail appeals to current and prospective donors• Supervised volunteer staff and intern in administrative and event environments• Recorded, updated, and culled data on all fundraising activities using Raiser's Edge• Conducted in-house training sessions for administrative staff around Microsoft Office and Artez • Updated and managed web presence using Artez, Constant Contact, and CMS Desk

Toronto, On

• Communicated and acted on behalf of the Chair with departmental faculty, staff, and graduate students• Analyzed past performance data on scholars and practitioners in the candidates’ fields for tenure process

Toronto, On

• Researched US foundations that provide grants to Canadian charities• Provided detailed reporting on organizations whose mandates and focuses match well with funding needs

Vancouver, Bc

• Conducted in-depth reviews of a portfolio of grant applications in each grants cycle -- Researched other work being done in the area of each project-- Consulted with relevant experts for other perspectives on the proposed projects-- Assessed the strength of each application against effectiveness criteria-- Prepared approval or decline recommendations to the Board of Governors • Supervised communication interns and co-op student staff• Managed internal processes for the responsive grants program-- Reviewed applications for completeness and fit with organizational mandate-- Entered application information into grants database and ensured integrity of database and files-- Prepared agenda and briefing reports, and recorded outcomes for grant adjudication meetings-- Presented briefing reports to the Board of Governors at quarterly meetings-- Reviewed project reporting to ensure fulfillment of grant installment requirements-- Analyzed upcoming installments and past disbursement trends to forecast cash flow requirements• Developed relationships with and acted as primary contact for current and potential grantees-- Liaised with grantees to ensure timely reporting-- Responded to and updated applicants after each stage of the application process-- Prepared approval and decline letters, grant installment letters, and grant contracts-- Drafted grant cancellation letters and served as contact for concerned organizations• Represented the Foundation at meetings and events with grant recipients and other organizations

Burnaby, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Bc

Burnaby, Bc