Richard Kies Email & Phone Number

With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, I have direct experience as an Executive Director, Development Manager, crisis communicator, and as a leader of staff and volunteer teams. I have a proven track record of leading high-performance and highly-functioning teams, increasing revenue and impact for causes and organizations. I have a unique mix of communications, marketing, and fundraising experience and my special skill (honed through trial, error, learning, and success) is integrating fundraising and communications plans, strategies, and teams. I hold an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

Listed skills include Communication, Fundraising, Instruction, Media Relations, and 29 others.

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  Vice President Of Development

  Cancer Foundation Of Saskatchewan

  Apr 2024 - Present - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

  Reporting to the CEO and a key member of the leadership team, I lead a dedicated team in the strategic thinking and execution of all development activities for the Foundation.Key accountabilities include:- contributing to strategic and business planning, development of short and long-term fundraising strategies- lead, develop and execute major campaign plans- work with the Director of Engagement to create compelling case material- personally manage a portfolio of key prospects and donors- work the CEO and Director of Development to identify a portfolio of major gift prospects- lead and support the highest standards of donor stewardship- manage and provide leadership to the fundraising team- collaborate with the communications team and build relationships with senior management at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Cancer Clinics