Rob Dyer Email & Phone Number

Toronto

Envisioned and developed an organization that aims to engage youth in cancer prevention through education, awareness, and gathering of a fresh and energized community.

Toronto, Canada Area

Spoke to diverse audiences around the world motivating others to draw from negative experiences, personal passions, and currents events and turn them into opportunities to give back in community and abroad.Motivational Speaking Portfolio includes: 2014 ReachOut Youth Engagement Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2012 Global Issues Network Conference, Singapore 2011 Ministry of Health Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba 2011 Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Seminar… Show more Spoke to diverse audiences around the world motivating others to draw from negative experiences, personal passions, and currents events and turn them into opportunities to give back in community and abroad.Motivational Speaking Portfolio includes: 2014 ReachOut Youth Engagement Convention, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2012 Global Issues Network Conference, Singapore 2011 Ministry of Health Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba 2011 Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Seminar, Queens University Show less

Work with individuals, communities, and businesses to raise funds and awareness of Skate4Cancer’s core mission. Ultimately, to increase the contributions of those individuals and groups by building relationships and exploring new fundraising techniques and ideas. Sponsorship Acquisition - Cultivate and manage relationships with donors and foundations and serve as the primary liaison to all funding agencies and organizations. - Oversee the writing of Letters of Inquiry… Show more Work with individuals, communities, and businesses to raise funds and awareness of Skate4Cancer’s core mission. Ultimately, to increase the contributions of those individuals and groups by building relationships and exploring new fundraising techniques and ideas. Sponsorship Acquisition - Cultivate and manage relationships with donors and foundations and serve as the primary liaison to all funding agencies and organizations. - Oversee the writing of Letters of Inquiry, proposals, and other funding requests for submission to corporate and organization/group donors and prospects. Secure funding through the timely submissions of well-researched, well-written fundraising proposals - Maintain contact with donors, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers of each event to reinforce the relationship and appreciation of participants. Event Logistics - Event venue and site selection based on type of event, attendance expectation, and target audience. - Oversee development and execution of event themes and activities including lighting, music, decoration attainment, set-up and take-down, and event run of show. - Direct event coordinators and volunteers Event portfolio includes: 2006 City and Colour Benefit Concert - Mod Club, Toronto ON 900+ in attendance 2007 Detones/ Alexisonfire Benefit Concert - Opera House,Toronto ON 2007 - 1200+ in attendance 2007-2014 Annual Skate4Cancer Winnipeg - The Forks Skate Park, Winnipeg MB, 3000+ in attendance Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Beginning with the creation of Skate4Cancer’s MySpace page in 2003 and growing to a current audience of over 60,000 by developing and implementing innovative social media strategies to raise awareness of Skate4Cancer. - Manage all social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, updating daily with relevant content. - Engage in dialogue and monitor issues, ensuring follow up is executed appropriately - Stay up to date on emerging social media trends and how they… Show more Beginning with the creation of Skate4Cancer’s MySpace page in 2003 and growing to a current audience of over 60,000 by developing and implementing innovative social media strategies to raise awareness of Skate4Cancer. - Manage all social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, updating daily with relevant content. - Engage in dialogue and monitor issues, ensuring follow up is executed appropriately - Stay up to date on emerging social media trends and how they can be applied effectively - Many tweets to reach Worldwide Trending Topic status and received recognition from personalities such as Ellen DeGeneres and 50 Cent Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Raised funds and awareness for the fight against cancer through skateboarding over 25,456 km’s across 5 countries. - Establish marathon dates, locations, and routes dependent on geographical conditions and cultural laws and regulations - Acquired corporate sponsorship from Element and West 49 to fund all logistical necessities of each marathon including vehicles, accommodations, meals, and equipment - Worked with Princess Margaret Hospital and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation to… Show more Raised funds and awareness for the fight against cancer through skateboarding over 25,456 km’s across 5 countries. - Establish marathon dates, locations, and routes dependent on geographical conditions and cultural laws and regulations - Acquired corporate sponsorship from Element and West 49 to fund all logistical necessities of each marathon including vehicles, accommodations, meals, and equipment - Worked with Princess Margaret Hospital and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation to develop and implement active donation websites providing supporters with information, updates, and a link to donate funds directly to the Foundation/Hospital. - Worked alongside web designers, photographers, and videographers who donated their time and talent to develop, implement, and update a range of social media platforms specific for each marathon. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Established an interactive campaign which encourages healthy living and an active lifestyle focused on cancer prevention while remaining attainable and relevant to the youth demographic. - Revolutionized philanthropy in the music touring industry by collaborating with major festivals and international tours including Warped Tour, NXNE, All Time Low, SHAD, Lights, and My Chemical Romance The Cure is Knowledge Tour Curated a national Canadian tour to promote the campaign and… Show more Established an interactive campaign which encourages healthy living and an active lifestyle focused on cancer prevention while remaining attainable and relevant to the youth demographic. - Revolutionized philanthropy in the music touring industry by collaborating with major festivals and international tours including Warped Tour, NXNE, All Time Low, SHAD, Lights, and My Chemical Romance The Cure is Knowledge Tour Curated a national Canadian tour to promote the campaign and oversaw all logistical requirements including: - Major sponsor acquisition - Artist booking and management - Venue selection and securing - Compiled resource information for distribution Show less