diane westlake

founder and quilter

About

I have been working in the nonprofit sector for over ten years, and am looking to transition from fundraising into a people-centered role. I have a Bachelors of Administration Degree and transferable skills include: genuine ability to build relationships, excellent customer relations; proficiency in MS office and Customer Relationship Management databases; organization and planning; good ability to manage others; creative problem solver; and strong work ethic.

Country

canada

City

calgary

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

fundraising, stewardship, donor relations, event planning, donor recognition, planned giving, raiser's edge, navision, campaign management, campaign, volunteer recruiting, grants, team leadership, program management, supervising, direct mail, new hire orientations, new hire training, major gift development, major gift solicitations, volunteer training, proposal writing, nonprofits, philanthropy, prospect research, campaigns, volunteer management, annual giving, event management, public speaking, program development, grant writing

Experience

private care giver

scheer family

2017-6 - 2017-10 · 5 mos

program coordinator

leave a legacy calgary

2004-5 - 2005-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

Administration to the Steering Committee to ensure strategic direction for education and public awareness of the benefits of planned giving as promoted by Leave A Legacy Calgary (LALC). Designed communication materials including newsletters, print advertisements and PSAs for distribution to LALC members, sponsors and the public. Maintained membership database and arranged annual Legacy Seminar Series for public education and membership networking opportunities. Supported fiscal accountability; processed memberships, sponsorship and produced monthly income and expense reports.

gaming control manager

bclc

1998-10 - 2003-4 · 4 yrs 7 mos

donor relations

university of calgary schulich school of engineering

2010-10 - 2011-4 · 7 mos

Completed stewarship reports and organized donor recognition events.

development associate

calgary food bank

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

coordinator, fund development and p2p campaign

the heart and stroke foundation of alberta, nwt and nunavut

2011-8 - 2012-5 · 10 mos

The P2P Campaign is the Heart & Strokes city-wide annual fundraiser for Heart Month (February).

donor relations intern

smithsonian institution

2007-5 - 2007-9 · 5 mos

Supported stewardship of the Board Annual Giving program

donor relations

ywca of calgary

2007-10 - 2010-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Developed a Donor Stewardship and Recognition program.

founder and quilter

a quilter's nook

2016-5 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

major gifts officer

university of calgary

2012-1 - 2015-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Working with the development staff and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts for Hospice Calgary's programs and services.