Melanie Dekker Email & Phone Number

Canada

Responsible for maintaining a portfolio of partners with a focus on donors in British Columbia and AlbertaPlanning and executing major gifts engagement strategiesIdentification and Cultivation of prospective individual, major gift donors and corporate partnersPromote all avenues of giving including Planned GivingDevelop proposals, pitch decks, gift agreements, and reportsTailor stewardship plans, optimizing a donor's experienceMaintaining up to date donor information and data in Raiser's Edge / RE NXT

Alberta, Canada

Leadership of community events throughout the province ensuring appropriate return on investment.Relationship manager for mixed portfolio of major gift donors, sponsors and event organizers who give over $10K.Work with philanthropy team on strategy, logistics and execution of signature campaign events.Oversee and manage projects that improve effectiveness and efficiencies of the philanthropic department.Build and maintain robust fundraising dashboards and reports.Manage, lead and close special projects identified by the executive team. Manage and provide strategic direction on volunteer program.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provide leadership of large community relations team across the province. Community Relations including events, community initiatives, cause related marketing and volunteer management.Manage portfolio of major gift donors.Redevelopment and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent level of care to donors and stakeholders.

Calgary

Management of signature events including Candy Cane Gala and RBC Race for the Kids, and large third party events.Work and lead committee of volunteers to secure sponsorship and donations.Provide leadership of signature events team.

Portfolio includes Major Gifts, Individual Giving, Annual Giving and Planned Giving, as well as Basic and Premium Memberships.Work directly with board of directors to develop fundraising strategies.

Oversees all fund raising aspects for large non-profit agency.Leads acquisition, growth and retention of individual, group, corporate and anonymous donors.Secures sponsorship support for events and programs.Maintains donor contact and relevant notes in donor database.Key communicator to the Board of Directors and Executive Team in all areas of fundraising.

Calgary, Canada Area

Provided overall coordination and implementation of volunteer services program.Recruited, screened, interviewed and trained volunteers in individual and group settings.Provided direct supervision of volunteers.Developed and maintained a volunteer recognition and stewardship program.

Owned and operated high end event planning agency.As a full time event planner, managed 100+ accounts a year, featuring events at world class venues and resorts.Supervised and managed a staff base of 5.

Education record

Fine Arts

Gift Planning

Original Gift Planning Course Certification