Evan Bate Email & Phone Number

Sudbury, On, Ca

Sudbury, On

Specializing in research and writing services for not-for-profits and businesses looking to inspire action, build trust, create emotional connections and inform stakeholders with clarity and impact. Services include: - Funding Proposals- Blogs and Social Media Management- Website Content and Strategy- Custom Speeches and Slideshows- Articles and Profiles- Award Nominations- Prospect Research- Environmental Scans and Reports

Sudbury

Responsible for managing major gifts fundraising and prospect research at Laurentian UniversityEngaged with potential supporters to align their passions with university priorities and successfully guide them through the donor cycleWrote speaking notes and prepared presentations for members of the leadership/executive teamsLed the planning of donor recognition events, media announcements and other development-related events, including the official grand opening of the… Show more Responsible for managing major gifts fundraising and prospect research at Laurentian UniversityEngaged with potential supporters to align their passions with university priorities and successfully guide them through the donor cycleWrote speaking notes and prepared presentations for members of the leadership/executive teamsLed the planning of donor recognition events, media announcements and other development-related events, including the official grand opening of the McEwen School of ArchitectureAlongside the Digital Strategies Team led the development and launch of the university’s philanthropic website: www.laurentian.ca/give Managed unionized personnel such as the Communications Officer, Donor Relations Clerk and Philanthropy OfficerRepresented the university at various functions/events to internal and external audiences and engaged with potential supporters Set goals and priorities, both personal and for development staff, to increase efficiency, meet fundraising targets and foster a positive and engaging work environment Show less

Laurentian University

Identified potential donors using specialized research tools and advanced media scanning techniquesCompiled detailed research profiles on donor prospects containing information such as: financial capacity, affinity, past giving, philanthropic interests, biographic details, etc. Prepared funding proposals and various types of donor correspondenceOversaw bi-weekly prospect strategy meetings held to facilitate interactions between Development Officers and donor… Show more Identified potential donors using specialized research tools and advanced media scanning techniquesCompiled detailed research profiles on donor prospects containing information such as: financial capacity, affinity, past giving, philanthropic interests, biographic details, etc. Prepared funding proposals and various types of donor correspondenceOversaw bi-weekly prospect strategy meetings held to facilitate interactions between Development Officers and donor prospects Show less

Wrote media scripts and press releasesCreated content for social media platforms to promote theatre activitiesScheduled promotional campaigns (radio, television, newspaper) Organized unique fundraising events

Ma, Humanities

Activities and Societies: Student Representative - Humanities MA Advisory Board

Ba, Rhetoric And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Writing Assistant - WAC (Learning Commons)