Debbie Savic
Innisfil,Ontario
Summary
Results-driven fundraising professional with over 7 years of experience at Habitat for Humanity Huronia, recognized for developing strategic initiatives that raised over $100,000 in revenue. Demonstrates strong leadership in team management and exceptional project management skills, with a CFRE designation in progress. Dedicated to enhancing community engagement and building lasting partnerships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Fund Development
Habitat for Humanity Huronia
01.2022 - Current
- Developed a fundraising plan/calendar – including a development strategy
- Event Management including sponsorship and new partnerships
- Developed a stewardship / recognition program including monthly, annual giving and major giving
- Developed a strategy for major giving ($10,000+) and legacy giving
- Database management included raisers edge and salesforce
- Foundation and grant management including prospecting, and cultivation
- Designed multiple programs to grow awareness, giving and community engagement with new partners including McDonalds, Tim Hortons, and the Simcoe County School Board
- Manage a volunteer event management and event engagement team
- Designed a Third-party policy for community partners
- Have brought in over $100,000 in fundraising revenue in 2024
Lead Planner
Fresh Events
01.2005 - 10.2022
- Plan and implementation of annual budget & individual budget preparations
- Marketing and Promotions of Fresh including Trade Shows & media marketing, designs and décor shows
- Recruitment of seasonal and permanent staff
- Long range planning for future events & budgets
- Training and protocol development for staff prior to events
- Organizational and timeline management for Events – corporate, non-profit, weddings, social events, conferences
- In the planning business working both independently and as a team is an integral part of the business
Television Personality
Rogers Cable Television
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Television personality both in studio and in person interviews – to promote the wedding and event industry
- Show aired daily on Rogers local cable station
Capital Campaign Manager (Contract)
Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
05.2006 - 12.2008
- Campaign Manager in a $110 million Capital Campaign for the Regional Cancer Centre
- Personally responsible for delivering over $1,000,000 in gifts to the foundation during my tenure, and as part of the campaign team delivering over $25 million in pledges and donations
- Team member in development of Community Divisions campaign plan
- Collaborated strategic prospect development through integrated moves management
Fundraising & Capital Campaign Assistant
Huronia Hospitals Foundation – now Georgian Bay General Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2006
- Involved in raising $6 million towards a redevelopment capital campaign
- Solicited over $500,000 for the hospital foundation during my tenure
- Team player, supported the Annual Giving Program and development of a two-year Operating Plan including outcomes, actions, goals and timing
- Assisted in developing elements of a successful campaign communications plan
- Established a third-party special events procedural manual and board operations manual including Terms of Reference
- Chaired Community Action Team committee (volunteer development) meetings and developed a Terms of Reference
- Managed a group of volunteers involved in Fundraising/ special events/ galas prepared a protocol manual and updated skills with new volunteers in event management & foundation volunteering
Surgical Services Department
The Royal Victoria Hospital
11.1993 - 01.2005
- I was employed within the largest departments of the hospital, seeing over 110 patients a day working in the short stay unit and the operating room
Volunteer
Girl Guides of Canada- Guides du Canada
- Previous Promotional Director for Silver Birch Area- responsible for co-ordinating advertising and marketing campaigns throughout the year, Leader, Camping Event Coordinator
- National Office Volunteer- assisted staff in the Fund Development office and the Executive Coordinator with administrative duties as assigned – Temporary assignment
Education
Six Sigma White Belt -
Schulich School of Business, York University
Toronto, ON01.2024
Contract and Construction Management Licence -
Stratford College
01.2022
Event Management Degree - Event and Meeting Management
George Washington University & Ryerson University
Washington DC04-2010
Honours Graduate Certificate - Post Graduate Program in Fundraising and Resource Development
Georgian College
Barrie, ON04-2005
Diploma - Law and Security Administration (Police Education)
Sheridan College
Skills
- 7 years in the non-profit sector in fund development with various organizations
- Graduate Georgian College – Fundraising and Resource Development – Honours Certificate
- Six Sigma – White Belt Schulich School of Business
- 13 years of experience -Girl Guides of Canada as a volunteer – 10 years in public relations & marketing
- Graduate of George Washington University – Event Management – Degree
- Graduate Ryerson University Toronto – Event Management – Certification (Ontario Law)
- Contract & Construction Management Licence
- Fund Development Director Habitat for Humanity Huronia
- Georgian College, Barrie Campus professor 2024 in event management
- Experienced in recruiting, training, scheduling, conflict management, HR roles, staff & volunteers
- Able to set and achieve goals, and work well under pressure
- Ability to motivate large groups & strong public speaking abilities
- Effective project management skills including planning, organizing and time management
- Transparent, hands-on, excellent budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting with Quickbooks Online
- Strong organizational abilities which include planning, delegating, program development and tasking
- Well-developed computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Outlook)
- Able to manage social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram, YouTube
- Talent for balancing long-range vision with attention to detail and a belief for partnerships, sharing, flexibility and sound planning & ability to convey a vision to staff, clients, and stakeholders
- CFRE designation, working on this designate
Affiliations
- Speaker at Georgian College Event and Management courses, Marketing and Entrepreneur courses.
- Previous member Meeting Planners International. (MPI)
- Member of AFP International and Central Ontario
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Fund Development Plans
- Supervised team of 5 volunteer members.
- Achieved 100% by introducing Salesforce for tracking tasks.
Certification
- Licensed Contractor
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
German
Beginner
A1
Interests
Travel
Timeline
Director of Fund Development
Habitat for Humanity Huronia
01.2022 - Current
Television Personality
Rogers Cable Television
04.2019 - 01.2020
Capital Campaign Manager (Contract)
Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
05.2006 - 12.2008
Lead Planner
Fresh Events
01.2005 - 10.2022
Fundraising & Capital Campaign Assistant
Huronia Hospitals Foundation – now Georgian Bay General Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2006
Surgical Services Department
The Royal Victoria Hospital
11.1993 - 01.2005
Volunteer
Girl Guides of Canada- Guides du Canada
Six Sigma White Belt -
Schulich School of Business, York University
Contract and Construction Management Licence -
Stratford College
Event Management Degree - Event and Meeting Management
George Washington University & Ryerson University
Honours Graduate Certificate - Post Graduate Program in Fundraising and Resource Development
Georgian College
Diploma - Law and Security Administration (Police Education)
Sheridan College
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