Kristopher Cates-Bristol Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, On, Ca

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, On

Waterloo, On

Waterloo, On

Perform all duties involved in fundraising for CIGI research including research, application completion, stewardship, tracking, reporting, etc...Design and implement partnership agreements, collateral materials, and reports as needed.Develop and maintain relationship with Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo Offices of Development and Offices of Research.Assist the Director of Partnerships in building annual fundraising and partnership plans.Act as a contact for CIGI for funding and partnership requests.Assist the Director of Partnerships in seeking event sponsorship opportunities.

Developed and monitored Alumni Fund annual giving solicitation strategies as well as participation and dollar goals for all supported Yale College classes.Managed implementation of annual program by recruiting, training and motivating volunteers; drafted communications to volunteers and potential donors; supervised mass mailings; and advised and educated donors about different annual giving options.Managed Young Alumni program.Developed and executed a sound operating plan for each assigned class.Set ambitious but realistic goals and implemented effective fundraising programs to achieve them: e.g. personalized written campaigns, Phonathon's, and/or innovative direct mail or email at strategic times of the year.Monitored and oversaw budget expenditures associated with mailings and volunteer support for assigned classes.Actively partnered with members of the Alumni Fund Board, through presentations and committee and task group leadership and involvement.Maintained active communications with donors by phone, written communication and face-to-face meetings in order to identify, cultivate and encourage giving back by both volunteering and/or as a donor.Worked proactively with class volunteers and utilized past giving histories to both identify top potential annual donors and determine the best ways to motivate them to give consistently and at levels appropriate to their capacity.Developed, fostered and maintained positive alumni relations in order to keep alumni engaged and predisposed to giving back.

Managed and directed staff: 7 International Program Directors, 18 local Youth Basketball Instructors and 100 local volunteers.Planned, organized and delivered program activities; primary and secondary school coaching sessions, after-school club sessions, tournaments, leagues and life skills sessions.Planned, organized and delivered staff training on basketball coaching, community relations, conflict management and facilitation and communication skills.Managed the finances and record keeping including establishing computerized accounting system, creating and maintaining budgets, submitting and distributing payroll and managing all finances.Managed the fundraising and development efforts, raising funds for three years of Playing for Peace-Northern Ireland programs including: development of annual targets, successfulsolicitation of donors and sponsors and effective grant writing.Directed the marketing and public relations strategies, including writing and the effective distribution of press releases and creation of advertising materials.Community Outreach: represented Playing for Peace-Northern Ireland in the local and national community, was the face of the organization in media and throughout the region.Worked closely with the Board of Directors and organized and conducted all Board meetings.

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Athletics

Education record

Activities and Societies: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer