Deb Hopper

• Worked with Board of Directors and Executive to create strategy for growth and direction.
• Created and cultivated Effect Hope's first development team.
• Collaborated with creative teams to ensure inspiring, brand compliant and accurate messaging.
• Cultivated and secured major gifts from individuals and foundations, grew major donor revenue 100%.
• Spokesperson at partner and supporter events.
• Developed and implemented major donor and planned giving programs.
• Visited international healthcare partners to "tell the story" of our work in culturally appropriate and respectful language.

• Wrote and implemented strategic fundraising plan (annual target $14 mil) to meet operational and growth plan.
• Cultivated relationships with major donors and foundations, securing major gifts at $500K plus range
• Managed team of off-site, regional representatives(8) and directed work of all other donor-facing departments.
• Created all donor communications including web-postings, 100 Huntley Street script, Direct Mail and Newsletters.
• Worked with other internal teams to create opportunities for financial support

Developed and implemented stewardship and major gift plans to achieve both local and national mission goals. ($18 million per year)

• Fostered major donors and built relationships on behalf of all levels of missional work.
• Secured major and planned gifts ($ 1 Million +)
• Created all national stewardship/fundraising print and marketing collateral.
• Engaged with stakeholders around nature and merit of national mission work.
• Represented the United Church of Canada at national and regional events

• One Year contracted position
• Represented Daily Bread at local and provincial events
• Raised $4.5 million through all revenue streams
• Secured foundation grants and major donor gifts

• Represented 12 international not-for-profit medical associations and their peer-reviewed journals
• Created sponsorship packages for research projects and published results.
• Attended international medical meetings to keep current with research and best practices.
• Secured financing for medical journal support through partnerships with pharmaceutical industry.
• Participated in patient advocacy work to ensure research resulted in best patient outcomes.
• Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
• Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.