Give Direct Response Inc. is a full-service fundraising agency. We're a group of passionate and experienced fundraisers, creatives, coders, and project management types who help nonprofits raise money and do more good.

5 direct reports | $2M operational budget | $70M funds raised- Raised $70M+ having identified market level opportunities, refined planning processes, and developed innovative solutions to generate sustainable growth.- Identified, solicited, and cultivated 280,000 new donors while maintaining retention rate of 65% or higher (vs. industry average of 30%).- Launched Food Banks business unit, established relationships, devised key objectives, secured 1,200+ new donors, and welcomed new long-term partners that increased year-over-year portfolio growth by 200%.- Implemented comprehensive, multi-channel, integrated campaigns to acquire new high value donors, cultivate existing ones, and inspire improved donor loyalty for 23 clients across Canada.- Motivated team to build for the future; identified incentives, structured individual growth plans, improved productivity and addressed skills gaps that saw five direct reports promoted.- Led cross-functional team of experts to outline and implement annual strategy that generated 19% year-over-year growth after the portfolio's best year on record.Select clients: World Vision, Union Gospel Mission Vancouver, Hope Mission Alberta, Daily Bread Food Bank Toronto.

5 direct reports | $2.8M portfolio- Designed overarching strategy and raised $4M+ in non-sponsorship funds in less than four years.- Strengthened child sponsorship base by 25% from 36,000 to 45,000.- Produced $82,000 incremental monthly revenue and increased monthly child sponsorship rate 6.45% in 2005 and 6.06% in 2007.- Focused on profitable donors, fostered repeat giving, and customized efforts to increase lifetime value.- Created new acquisition program and generated more than 1,000 leads within the first four days.- Realized significant savings and increased net revenue after negotiating competitive pricing with vendors.- Nearly tripled annual funds raised from single gift program, from $1M to over $2.8M; streamlined program, initiated cohesive strategic plan, and identified compelling projects that were donor-centric.

$3.4M sales- Orchestrated direct marketing initiatives aimed at loyalty program members.- Identified outreach opportunities and leveraged customer analytics that bolstered sales.- Generated $3.4M sales and 51,000 transactions in fewer than 48 hours.- Leveraged multi-channel marketing efforts to secure competitive advantage.- Selected by senior management to participate in executive strategic planning process.- Established ecommerce enabled website that produced $1M sales within first year.