- Meet with alumni, industry and community partners to strengthen the Waterloo Engineering network and help donors fulfill their philanthropic goals- Work directly with alumni and friends in the GTA, Southwestern Ontario, Vancouver, and Calgary

- First point of contact for the Science Advancement team, and was responsible for providing operational coordination and support to the Faculty’s development, fundraising, and alumni relations.- Designed and developed donor-related materials, for Science Advancement and other senior University leaders such as the Dean of Science or Vice-President Advancement- Liaised with Alumni and Annual Giving team regarding annual giving appeals and solicitations- Proactively managed projects and systems improvements for areas such as gift renewals, procedural flow for agreements and sponsorships to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate and timely follow up. - Supported Advancement event management and worked closely with Science units, alumni relations, central advancement, or other units across campus to execute events- Administrative lead for the team, including volunteer management, meeting coordination, activity tracking, calendar management, ensured accuracy and input to Raiser’s Edge, maintain top prospect lists and annual calendar of events, processes claim and expense forms, coordinate with Faculty Finance Officer, and other duties as needed

- Responsible for managing a portfolio of donors; inspiring, motivating and stewarding through the campaign; implementing best practices in peer-to-peer fundraising to increase event participation and grow annual revenue- Manage the planning, implementation, and execution of JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes and The Revolution Ride to Defeat Diabetes, working closely with event committee volunteers- Implement an effective donor stewardship and recognition plan in line with national plans- Balance donor prospecting and new account recruitment with key account stewardship and development- Work in partnership with regional corporate engagement and event experience teams to achieve overall event objectives and organizational strategic objectives - Provide resources and support to those newly diagnosed with T1D and their families through the Bags of Hope program as well as engage them in other JDRF programs- Individually manage the Waterloo Chapter (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, & surrounding areas) including all administrative, financial, and other related duties

- Responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the annual fundraising campaign, building on responsibilities as Campaign Associate (see below)- Manage the relationship with community agencies, including assessment of detailed applications and financial statements and preparation of funding recommendations and reports- Facilitate monthly meetings and strategic planning with Volunteer Community Investment Committee, with the goal of implementing new funding distribution- Stay current with and understand social and community issues, assess government funding initiatives and policies, and recommend roles and responses where applicable- Provide stewardship for community volunteers and partners who participate in supporting agencies or projects- Successfully applied for and managed a summer student under the Canada Summer Jobs program

- Develop and manage annual workplace giving campaign goals and timeline- Work closely with CEO to strategically set annual fundraising goals- Manage accounts, donors, and stakeholders across all divisions, providing excellent customer service to support key volunteers in account management.- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors for new account development and community support, developing new relationships annually - Design and implement training programs and materials for campaign coordinators and volunteers- Work with marketing and communications team to ensure United Way brand strategy is integrated into campaign plans and execution; experience with print, digital, social media, and direct mail marketing campaigns - Identify and assist in volunteer recruitment, management and recognition- Attend key community events and activities as a way to promote the United Way - Manage all special event volunteer committees and affinity groups and the execution of all events

- Worked closely with the Leadership Programs Coordinator to collect information and data regarding KW Vital Signs, Random Act of Kindness Day, and Centre for Community Knowledge. - Assisted with granting procedures, including stream-lining grant application and processes, and collecting and analyzing grant applications as part of the decision making process, following granting best practices - Prepare and help execute public education seminar on Granting Opportunities for local agenciesSkills: Effective and efficient research skills; compiling information in a comprehensive format; transmits clear, professional, and accurate information, works in a timely and courteous manner; promotes positive image of The KWCF; ensures confidence; participates willingly and enthusiastically.

Responsibilities: Develop an original research project and fieldwork strategy for primary and secondary research. Duties included: submitting funding proposals, reviewing literature, gaining ethical approval, undertaking a multitude of research techniques, conducting primary fieldwork and secondary data collection, facilitating interviews and questionnaires, data coding, data entry, transcription, editing, and creating and defending an original piece of writing.Skills: Professional, proactive, and assertive; excellent primary and secondary research skills; strong ability to identify successful techniques for collecting and analyzing data; creative and resourceful; excellent analytic skills; superior writing and editing skills.Major Research Project: Examining the role of grassroots organizations in providing literacy and language education for migrant farm workers to understand the correlation between language familiarity, social exclusion, and capacity to exercise labour rights.

Responsibilities: Contribute to the production of research reports and publications; ensure validity and reliability of data; collect secondary data; draft literature reviews; ghost writing and editing; compose bibliographies.Skills: High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision; capacity and will to learn new research software, techniques, and methods; flexibility in responding to new research opportunities; ability to resolve problems independently; excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities: Managing the Migrant Farm Workers Project – fundraising coordinator and events assistant; nurturing relationships of community partners and potential donors; gathering and compiling data on recent policy changes that affect migrant farm workers; raising awareness about the barriers affecting migrant farm workers and attempting to increase resources and support.Skills: Organize and coordinate speakers for events; develop public education and awareness information materials, presentations and displays; attend and participate in community outreach activities; exceptional interpersonal skills; caring and conscientious when dealing with diverse and at-risk groups; strong writing and oral skills; exceptional organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities: Assisted with Relay for Life events (e.g. preparing event day materials, entering and receipting donations, coordinating volunteers, etc.); prepared for the 2013 Residential Canvassing Campaign; assisted with miscellaneous administrative tasks such as answering telephone inquiries, assisting clients, updating spreadsheets, creating mail merges, financial and other data entry, thank-you emails, mailing newsletters, etc.Skills: Working in a collaborative manner (promoting inclusivity, empowerment, integrity, innovation, and teamwork); demonstrating a high level of professionalism, honing administrative skills; exhibiting drive and commitment; illustrating strong ethical standards; and taking ownership, pride, and passion in all activities.

Responsibilities: Performed a multitude of administrative tasks, including data entry; records and file management; assisting with all day-to-day operational matters; scheduled procedures, new consultations and follow-up appointments using a computerized system; interacted with patients on a daily basis, striving to promote a happy, comfortable, and friendly environment.Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills; strong team work skills; superior analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; admirable communications skills; high attention to detail; high level of accuracy; superior ability to multitask; excellent organizational skills; effective stress and time management skills.