 Created and presented numerous introductory fundraising workshops for diverse groups of nonprofits across Alberta: "Introduction to Fundraising For Nonprofit Organizations"; "Beyond Bake Sales: Strategic Insights for Fundraising Events"; "Life of a Grant: Perspectives of a Funder and a Fundraiser".

 Expanded fundraising department from 1FTE to a 5.5FTE team within one year and created a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Successfully navigated through the merger of two separate charitable organizations and fundraising departments.  Part of a 13-person Joint Operations Team (reporting to Senior Leadership) that oversaw day-to-day operations of a $110 million organization, and ensured the Annual Operating Plan aligned with the Strategic Plan.… Show more  Expanded fundraising department from 1FTE to a 5.5FTE team within one year and created a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Successfully navigated through the merger of two separate charitable organizations and fundraising departments.  Part of a 13-person Joint Operations Team (reporting to Senior Leadership) that oversaw day-to-day operations of a $110 million organization, and ensured the Annual Operating Plan aligned with the Strategic Plan. Diversified revenue streams to include annual giving, corporate and major gifts, grants, events and third-party events, other innovative peer to peer and passive giving mediums. Helped grow a culture of philanthropy across 6 sites and 1500 staff. Show less

 Part of a 6-person Leadership Team that helped oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic visioning of CFS (90 staff and 300+ volunteers) with an annual budget of $9.8 million. Within 12 months, helped merged fund development, communications, and volunteer portfolios into a single 5-person division: Community Relations. This entailed onboarding of 3 new staff, creation of a departmental Purpose Statement and implementation of strategic infrastructure. Oversaw the creation and… Show more  Part of a 6-person Leadership Team that helped oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic visioning of CFS (90 staff and 300+ volunteers) with an annual budget of $9.8 million. Within 12 months, helped merged fund development, communications, and volunteer portfolios into a single 5-person division: Community Relations. This entailed onboarding of 3 new staff, creation of a departmental Purpose Statement and implementation of strategic infrastructure. Oversaw the creation and implementation of a robust Communications Plan, integrating web and social media strategies for internal and external stakeholders.  Reported monthly fund development and communication KPI’s to Board Directors, ensuring targets were on track, engagement plans were executed upon, and prospect pipelines were populated. Show less

 Contributed to the donor data migration from antiquated software to Salesforce – helped facilitate complicated constituent segmentation, marketing funnels, prospecting pipelines, lapsed and renewed stakeholders, and early adoption of automation.  Part of a four-person Senior Leadership Team that supervised the operation of ARBI (22 staff and 161 volunteers) with an annual budget of $2.5 million – this included strategic planning, operational management, and budgeting. Accountable… Show more  Contributed to the donor data migration from antiquated software to Salesforce – helped facilitate complicated constituent segmentation, marketing funnels, prospecting pipelines, lapsed and renewed stakeholders, and early adoption of automation.  Part of a four-person Senior Leadership Team that supervised the operation of ARBI (22 staff and 161 volunteers) with an annual budget of $2.5 million – this included strategic planning, operational management, and budgeting. Accountable for the strategic, operational, and day-to-day functions of the Fund Development and Communications Department; including budgeting, annual appeals, major, corporate partnerships and individual giving, and special events. Communications functions included branding and key message development, social media and digital strategies, and development of ARBI’s Case for Support. Show less

 Assisted in establishing the core functions of the newly formed Calgary Police Foundation including creating and implementing all policies and procedures surrounding gift acquisition, recognition, stewardship and a comprehensive 3-year Resource Development Plan.  With the Executive Director, helped in the processing, recognition, and stewardship of more than $10 million in pledged contributions and sponsorships received in 18 months.  Lent guidance and support in all Audit… Show more  Assisted in establishing the core functions of the newly formed Calgary Police Foundation including creating and implementing all policies and procedures surrounding gift acquisition, recognition, stewardship and a comprehensive 3-year Resource Development Plan.  With the Executive Director, helped in the processing, recognition, and stewardship of more than $10 million in pledged contributions and sponsorships received in 18 months.  Lent guidance and support in all Audit Committee, Fundraising Committee and Board of Directors meetings.  Helped create all branding for the Foundation – including collateral material, annual report, key messaging, social media, and website content. Show less

 Assisted in the complete rebranding of YouthLink, including logo design, stakeholder consultation and implementation Developed and initiated Resource Development plan for $8 million capital campaign, including setting the agenda and terms of reference for the campaign cabinet.