Writer, editor and advancement communications advisor; relationship building with donors, alumni, researchers, faculty and staff to support and facilitate mobilization of their contributions; work products include major proposals, donor reports, executive speeches, external-facing articles, email marketing content and other marketing communications materials.

From snappy headlines to data-driven detail, I write and edit concise, friendly, plain-language marketing communications.Select clients include: Ontario Science Centre, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Ryerson University, Western University, York University, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, SickKids Foundation, Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society * Development of strategic communications materials including motion-graphics video scripts, intranet, corporate web and social media; brochures, eblasts, blog posts, white papers, annual reports, ads and other collateral; plus fundraising, award and grant-application content* Facilitating/supporting corporate teams and assisting in the hire of consultants and partner-businesses* Clients include universities, government, telecoms, manufacturers, engineering firms, consulting companies, non-profits, financial services* Journalism published in the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Canadian Family, Information Highways and Books in Canada.

Strategic copywriting and support of redevelopment/consolidation of large websites

CNETS Canada is a Canadian charity supporting caregivers and people with NET cancer. I provided communications services plus marketing/administrative activities such as inventory management, mailings, purchasing and fundraising.

Lead writer/coordinator for 2013 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan United Way campaign; target was $500k, but campaign raised $680k; contract extended with ongoing intranet, planning and other regular communications for broader OTPP internal and external web/social media content

Lead writer/coordinator for 2012 Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan United Way campaign; target was $500k, but campaign raised $575k