Work with the CEO to develop a National strategic development plan with a focus on long-term growthManage and grow the portfolio of donor prospects, with an emphasis on corporate partners. Adding three new national partners to the portfolio in 2023.Manage all ongoing grant proposalsIdentify and generate new major funding opportunitiesLiaise with fundraising directors at Easter Seals Provincial organizationsAnalye the ROI of different fundraising events and activities

Managing, maintaining and growing complex, multi-year partnerships for a portfolio of4M+ growing annually. Corporate partners, past and present, have included: Dow Chemical, Ford Motor Company of Canada, KPMG, Maple Leaf Sports + Entertainment and Oilers Entertainment GroupLead strategy, ideation and activation of sponsorship fulfillment for above partners through a series of large scale events across Canada and the US called WE Day (http://www.weday.com/)Managed the planning and execution of third party events, both virtually and live, as well as employee engagement initiatives as hosted by major partners including sourcing venues, vetting quotes, procuring external vendors and suppliers, as well as developing programming.Represented the partner's needs and interests internally, advocating across business units to ensure effective execution and alignmentReceived data and translated it into digestible outcomes highlighting the success of our partnerships to share with C-Level Executives on a quarterly basis

Managing, maintaining and growing complex, multi-year partnerships for a portfolio of4M+ growing annually. Corporate partners, past and present, have included: Dow Chemical, Ford Motor Company of Canada, KPMG, Maple Leaf Sports + Entertainment and Oilers Entertainment GroupLead strategy, ideation and activation of sponsorship fulfillment for above partners through a series of large scale events across Canada and the US called WE Day (http://www.weday.com/)Managed the planning and execution of third party events, both virtually and live, as well as employee engagement initiatives as hosted by major partners including sourcing venues, vetting quotes, procuring external vendors and suppliers, as well as developing programming.Represented the partner's needs and interests internally, advocating across business units to ensure effective execution and alignmentReceived data and translated it into digestible outcomes highlighting the success of our partnerships to share with C-Level Executives on a quarterly basis

• Maintaining relationships with external suppliers and sponsors in Canada, U.S. and the UK – negotiating costs, organizing delivery times, locations, and menus• Demonstrated excellent communication skills through working with internal stakeholders to provide the best experience possible for all external stakeholders• Development problem solving and information/time management skills through executing events in a fast pace environment with very tight deadlines• Ability to be flexible and maintain high energy with a positive attitude was strongly developed through navigating difficult situations and last minute changes affecting both internal and external stakeholders