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

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

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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Represented the Foundation at meetings and events with grant recipients and other organizations

Burnaby, BC

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, BC

Burnaby, BC