Alexandra Yanofsky
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Director of Development with demonstrated results, having generated success for various organizations, and a passion for non-profit and social impact. Natural relationship builder and team leader who brings enthusiasm, motivation and drive to my work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Segal Centre for Performing Arts
10.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
- Creation of successful grant proposals and renewals.
- Stewardship event management such as receptions, cocktails, dinners.
- Reporting and collaboration on development activities for board members, fundraising committee members, organization ambassadors and other stakeholders.
- Ongoing evaluation of existing programs to identify areas of improvement or expansion opportunities.
- Collaboration with internal departments (Communications and Marketing) to ensure alignment between development and organizational objectives.
- Participate and serve as ambassador in networking events focused on philanthropy and charitable giving.
- Create content for campaign appeals, e-solicitions, case support materials.
- Establish and deepen partnerships with individuals, groups and businesses to meet targets and strengthen funding streams.
- Analyze data from past campaigns to inform future decisions about resource allocation.
Development Manager
Urban Pardes // Donald Berman Up House // Au Contraire Film Festival
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Fundraising, grant and proposal writing.
- Organized and managed major annual fundraising event.
- Fostered and strengthened community relationships
- Managed donor databases, tracked donations, and generated reports on fundraising activities.
- Cultivated new relationships with prospective major donors through personalized outreach efforts.
- Developed internal and external communication groups with stakeholders.
- Created promotional materials for various campaigns to raise awareness of the organization's mission.
International Accounts Manager
Syd Greenberg Toy Consultants, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Business analysis regarding production deals, territory and relationships
- Negotiated contracts with overseas clients to maximize revenue growth.
- Managed and reported on international toy licensing and distribution agreements
- Analyzed financial data of existing and prospective international accounts to identify areas of improvement.
- Managed shipment progress and/or compliance issues
- Fostered and strengthened client and supplier relationships
Researcher/Writer/Producer
National Film Board
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Content and copy writing and editing, on contract basis
- Produced series of short films and web content on the topic of racism
- Hired and managed bilingual team
- Coordinated internally with NFB teams - Social Media, Marketing, Distribution, Festivals.
- Continued as Freelance Researcher and Writer at the National Film Board until 2015 on contractual basis.
National Coordinator
Eyesteelfilm//Homeless Nation (Non-Profit organization)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Produced web content and short films working within Montreal's homeless community
- Hired and managed national staff
- Fostered community partnerships
- Fundraising, grant and proposal writing
- Developed outreach policies and guidelines.
Coordinator, Independent Production (Atlantic)
CTV Television
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Evaluated and responded to programming proposals
- Negotiated and drafted development and production contracts
- Facilitated documentary and dramatic programming through development and production
- Organized seminars for independent producers and directors
- Tracked and reported on financing, budgets, creative deliverables, and timelines
- Responded to creative development and production materials for documentary and fiction programming.
Script Editor/Head Researcher
Pixcom Entertainment
01.2013
- Managed team of researchers, preproduction schedule and content creation
- Researched and edited content of Pop Quiz (E!/Bell Media) for TV and app.
Education
Philanthropy and Fundraising -
Ryerson University
01.2021
Website Design -
Dalhousie University/Henson College
01.2000
Bachelor of Psychology -
Carleton University
Skills
- Organization & Management
- English & Français
- Diplomacy
- Fostering Relationships & Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Communications
- Solution Oriented
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Writing & Editing (Copy and Content)
- Philanthropy / Fundraising Expertise
- Media Production
- Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Canva
- Mac & PC
Volunteer Experience
- Resilience Drop-in Shelter, 2020, Prepared and served food to members of homeless community in Cabot Square during pandemic; grant writing for Executive Director Nakuset
- Merton Elementary School, 2020, Organized school garden during pandemic spring: collected seedlings from families, managed social media, had school garden sign repainted by children in covid-safe manner, grew food and flowers, alerted school community on progress; organized food pick-ups
- Visual Research Society of Canada Board of Directors, 2013-2015, served on the Board of Directors
- Breast Cancer Action Montreal BCAQ, 2013, Social media campaign - Hands Off My Hormones
- Yorkton Film Festival - Canada, 2008, 2012, 2008 Jury - Experimental, Animation and Performing Arts, 2012 Jury - Documentary, Short Film and New Media
- Juno - Canada's Music Awards, 2005, Judge for "Video of the Year"
- Children's Aid Society of Halifax, 2000-2007, Board of Directors and web and fundraising subcommittees, Mentored youth in "Big Buddy" program, Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer of the Year, 2006, Nova Scotia recognition for work on lasting impact on child welfare, 2007
- CTV Atlantic, Halifax, 2001-2007, IWK Children's Hospital Telethon, ATV Christmas Daddies Telethon - adjudicated talent auditions
- Atlantic Jewish Film Festival, 2004, Programmer
Hobbies and Interests
- Creative work with meaning and purpose
- Yoga & other assorted well-being modalities
- Singing & playing guitar
- Connection & compassion
- Social justice
Timeline
Director of Development
Segal Centre for Performing Arts
10.2022 - Current
Development Manager
Urban Pardes // Donald Berman Up House // Au Contraire Film Festival
03.2021 - 09.2022
International Accounts Manager
Syd Greenberg Toy Consultants, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Script Editor/Head Researcher
Pixcom Entertainment
01.2013
Researcher/Writer/Producer
National Film Board
01.2008 - 01.2010
National Coordinator
Eyesteelfilm//Homeless Nation (Non-Profit organization)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Coordinator, Independent Production (Atlantic)
CTV Television
01.2001 - 01.2007
Philanthropy and Fundraising -
Ryerson University
Website Design -
Dalhousie University/Henson College
Bachelor of Psychology -
Carleton University
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