With over 16,000 LinkedIn connections and almost 600plus entry blogs...its time! After 47 years in the charity space and several years now of consulting, its now time to watch stones grow! Having visited and worked in over 60 countries I now divide my life between Vancouver, Canada and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, enjoying writing, sketching, Triathlons, GranFondos, Track Meets and especially reading.But feel free to continue to get in touch personally for all and anything to do with fund raising...I'm still here!I now post on Instagram every weekday @poemsandphotosbydwDavid was the sought after Philanthropy Consultant and President of The Giving Difference.After 47 years helping to raise over $1/2 Billion, David is now enjoying the sweet life!PASSIONATE, PERSONABLE, PERFORMER FOR INSPIRING PHILANTHROPYPassionate believer of the life changing power of generosity with an enviable record of multi-million dollar success in the Canadian donor community.Personable, deeply caring and experienced executive leader that can do what every not-for- profit wants; significantly grow their capacity.Performer with bull dog tenacity to use every available proven tool and any new, exciting and creative strategy to help fulfill the dreams of the not-for-profits mission.My Instagram is @poemsandphotosbydwSpecialties: Capital Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Direct Response Marketing, High Net Worth Networking, Start Up/Mature Organization Senior Management, Board Governance, International Projects, Foundations, Fund Raising Consulting