Eleanor Edwards Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

Provide project management, budget management, sponsorship solicitation, post event stewardship, and evaluation of fundraising events, with a critical focus on meeting revenue goals with a positive net return on investment.Work with Manager, Marketing & Communications to develop marketing plans that promote and support event success.Provide consulting support to stewardship, third party fundraising event planners, including facilitation of both cash and event gift in kind… Show more Provide project management, budget management, sponsorship solicitation, post event stewardship, and evaluation of fundraising events, with a critical focus on meeting revenue goals with a positive net return on investment.Work with Manager, Marketing & Communications to develop marketing plans that promote and support event success.Provide consulting support to stewardship, third party fundraising event planners, including facilitation of both cash and event gift in kind donations.Increase fundraising revenue by proactively developing current relationships and producing new relationships with churches and other faith organizations, service organizations, schools, corporations and organizations as it relates to giving and fundraising in support of YSM.In partnership with Director, Development, Marketing & Communications, develop a plan to proactively engage community groups -churches, groups, school and corporations - by developing effective marketing (print & digital), engaging with members of the public making inquiries about YSM and identifying key success metrics. Restructure the GIK process and design an inventory management system to ensure there is efficiency, consistency and needed record keeping.Design a GIK program to help YSM reduce operational costs by replacing cost centre items with equivalent donated items and goods.Provide strategy to and oversight of the GIK program. Show less

Faciliated Financial Literacy classes to youth, adults and families living in shelters in the GTA. 2009 to present.On-site Coordinator for the Innoversity Summit 2008Program manager for Youth in Motion Opportunity Unlimited Program from 2004 to 2008Founded the Youth Resource Centre inside the Scarborough Town Centre, co-ordinated the first employment resource centre for street youth and successfully conducted the first Life Skills classes in several secondary schools in… Show more Faciliated Financial Literacy classes to youth, adults and families living in shelters in the GTA. 2009 to present.On-site Coordinator for the Innoversity Summit 2008Program manager for Youth in Motion Opportunity Unlimited Program from 2004 to 2008Founded the Youth Resource Centre inside the Scarborough Town Centre, co-ordinated the first employment resource centre for street youth and successfully conducted the first Life Skills classes in several secondary schools in Toronto.Managed numerous youth at risk mentoring and internship programs including Youth in Motion's Opportunities Unlimited program in Toronto, Oakville and Calgary.Developed and coordinated the YSM, Evergreen Youth Employment and Life skills Resource Centre.Coordinated several successful fundraising events such a gala evening of fine dining and entertainment.Created and coordinated the Choices, Changes and Challenges Youth Conference in 1996Designed and implemented the W.I.S.E. employment program for youth at the Scarborough Town Centre in 1994.Conducted seminars for Security Officers on such topics as communications skills and how to interact with minority youth Show less

Positive Possibilities Life Esteem Coaching equips new employees and volunteers of companies and organizations with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their job. How well you communicate often determines how successful you will be in your career . Our first-class training in Effective Communication will equip you with the skills that will enhance your ability to be a better business professional. Positive Possibilities Event Management is like a beautiful symphony. We… Show more Positive Possibilities Life Esteem Coaching equips new employees and volunteers of companies and organizations with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their job. How well you communicate often determines how successful you will be in your career . Our first-class training in Effective Communication will equip you with the skills that will enhance your ability to be a better business professional. Positive Possibilities Event Management is like a beautiful symphony. We bring all the pieces of your event together and create a beautiful and enjoyable experience for all. The support and services we provide to small businesses and not-for profit organizations will help you expand or stream line your services and programs in order to meet your mandates. At the heart of our company is our desire and determination to ensure that your needs are met.We do that by effectively listening to you. Show less

Toronto

Developed and coordinated two Volunteer Fairs.Co-founded the Happy Book Club.Managed the monthly Messy Church evening for families.Promoted all events in the local papers and in the various social media.Organized Bethlehem Market, Welcome to our Neighbourhood Coffee and Tea Event, Top 50 Supporters Evening, Newcomers Breakfast and Village Day events.Developed and co-coordinated Breakfast with the Artist and Shutterbug Showcase at the Fairlawn Art Gallery.created the… Show more Developed and coordinated two Volunteer Fairs.Co-founded the Happy Book Club.Managed the monthly Messy Church evening for families.Promoted all events in the local papers and in the various social media.Organized Bethlehem Market, Welcome to our Neighbourhood Coffee and Tea Event, Top 50 Supporters Evening, Newcomers Breakfast and Village Day events.Developed and co-coordinated Breakfast with the Artist and Shutterbug Showcase at the Fairlawn Art Gallery.created the Fairlawn Avenue United Church Volunteer DatabaseColumnist for the local newspaper, Community Life Recruited volunteers Show less

*Establish solid and productive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with local and International community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.*Research funding sources, develop fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization *Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate fundraising initiatives*Assist with overseeing the planning, implementation, execution and… Show more *Establish solid and productive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with local and International community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.*Research funding sources, develop fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization *Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate fundraising initiatives*Assist with overseeing the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of our projects*Provide support to the Board by preparing monthly report and supporting materials *Conduct the day-to-day operations of the organization*Participate with the Board of Directors in implementing our vision and evolving strategic plan to guide the organization *Responsible for processing donations and donor recognition*Oversee the information on the FHC website and work with the webmaster to ensure that updates occur on a regular basis.*Manage the child sponsorship component of For His Children. Show less

Toronto

provided Financial Literacy workshops to the majority of shelters, which included, male, female, youth and family shelters in Toronto.

•Evaluated potential venues; ranked them and advised on selection; negotiated venue agreement which included room rates and access ,liaise w/ED, SR/BD.•Directed room set-up.•Primary point of contact for venue officials and service providers; effectively handled last minute needs/problems; worked with contractors to ensure smooth delivery of services.•Developed trade show area floor plan, guidelines and sample contract; provided on-site guidance to all booth holders and… Show more •Evaluated potential venues; ranked them and advised on selection; negotiated venue agreement which included room rates and access ,liaise w/ED, SR/BD.•Directed room set-up.•Primary point of contact for venue officials and service providers; effectively handled last minute needs/problems; worked with contractors to ensure smooth delivery of services.•Developed trade show area floor plan, guidelines and sample contract; provided on-site guidance to all booth holders and ensured smooth set up and break down of booths.•Confirmed all equipment provision and set up as per deal with contractors.•Coordinated volunteers which included on-site orientation.•Developed and updated critical path, helps police deadlines and liaised with all team members.•Advised team on areas of concern/items that could have negatively impact the event.•Primary point of contact for logistics /production of the Opening, Evening & Closing ceremonies; worked with performers on-site and ensured that their efforts were smooth, professional and entertaining. Show less

Managed 4 condominiums and 3 residential buildings in the GTA. Reported to 4 Board of Directors.Represented Landlord in eviction processManaged Club 2000 and Spa

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