ba samantha warshick

instructor

About

Sr. Manager of Fund Development at The Lung Association of Nova Scotia

Country

canada

City

halifax

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

public speaking, volunteers management, public relations, event management, strategic communications, media relations, event planning, social media, press releases, newsletters, nonprofits, fundraising, internal communications, marketing communications, corporate communications, non profits, social networking, social media marketing, communications planning, volunteer recruiting, marketing, fund raising, organization, internal and external communications, fundraising campaign management, presentation skills, mentoring, promotions, coaching

Experience

marketing and communications strategist

pete's fine foods

2017-5 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

instructor

nova scotia community college

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

production assistant

zed events

2010-7 - 2010-11 · 5 mos

intern

paridigm events

2010-4 - 2010-6 · 3 mos

senior campaign coordinator

the leukemia & lymphoma society

2011-1 - 2013-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Sr. Campaign Coordinator for the Atlantic Canada Region. Organized and managed the Atlantic Canada portion of a North America wide Campaign, Light The Night. Since 2011, Light The Night Halifax has raised over 3/4 of a million dollars for blood cancer research and patient services. In 2011, Halifax won the title of Highest Raising First Year Walk ever in Canada, and still holds this title. In 2013, Light The Night Halifax won Outstanding Special Event from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

certified personal trainer

goodlife fitness

2013-1 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Helped others to achieve their fitness goals and to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.

officer, alumni relations and events

halifax grammar school

2014-1 - 2014-9 · 9 mos

As a member of the Advancement Office at HGS I was responsible for organizing, planning and executing both alumni and community engagement events. This included (but was not limited to) alumni events in Toronto/Ottawa, the Moonlight Supper Club annual dinner and dance as well as the HGS Golf Classic. Through these events I was able to keep alumni and community members connected to the school and in turn have them become donors which supported the Student Assistance Fund. Other responsibilities included social media management and monitoring, volunteer recruitment and management and media relations surrounding the events.

provincial manager of fund development

canadian red cross

2014-9 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

In this role I am responsible to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for donor engagement and stewardship. Working with key donors and lead volunteers I will develop a fund development plan for corporate/workplace campaigns, signature events and third party fundraising activities to ensure they meet our yearly targets while creating awareness about CRC. As part of Atlantic Canada’s Fund Development Team I will provide guidance, direction and supervision to volunteers on our Fund Development Committees.

senior manager of fund development

the lung association of nova scotia

2016-2 - 2017-5 · 1 yr 4 mos

Responsible for leading our team to success by developing our annual strategic plan and executing events and campaigns so that we may positively change lung health in Nova Scotia. Working closely with the CEO, Board members and lead volunteers, my key areas of focus are major gifts/planned giving, program funding through grants/sponsorship, corporate development and strengthening our brand.