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GEORGIA QUINN

Vancouver,BC

Summary

· Extensive experience in donor and prospect engagement, particularly within the innovation and entrepreneurship sector, and with corporate donors.

· Skilled in strategic planning, proposal development, and solicitation strategies.

· Proficient in managing complex portfolios of major gift prospects and donors, providing unique and meaningful opportunities for donor engagement.

· Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, essential for liaising with donors, senior administrators, and community stakeholders.

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a dedication to enhancing awareness and knowledge in these areas.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Officer

UBC Sauder School of Business
12.2020 - Current

· Successfully raised $2.7 million for UBC Sauder’s DAE fundraising goal, achieving 316% of my personal annual fundraising goals.

· Conducted 77 face-to-face meetings (target of 65) and 17 qualification meetings (target of 15) in FY 24.

· Supported the establishment of infrastructure for the Venture Capital Fund for students at UBC Sauder.

· Collaborated on coordinating high-profile events, such as the Microsoft Canada/Sauder event, Sauder Innovation & Entrepreneurship events and SF Bay area alumni events

· Actively engaged in planning of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship fundraising strategy, supporting development of supporting cases and collateral to support our campaign.

· Collaboratively developed multiple iterations of a funding proposal for a $35M gift for the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Dean, DAE senior leadership and faculty.

· Supported the establishment of and fundraising for the newly launched CDL Minerals stream, helping to bring in over $1M to fund the program.

Manager of Philanthropy

United Way of the Lower Mainland
01.2016 - 01.2020

· Managed a portfolio of over 100 supporters, raising over $500k in support of community initiatives.



Manager, Workplace Campaigns

United Way of the Lower Mainland
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed annual portfolio of approximately 35 corporate workplace campaigns, raising an average of $3.5 million per year towards United Way’s fundraising total

Development Officer

University of British Columbia, Allard School of Law
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed an annual fundraising pipeline, conducted face-to face donor meetings and met a fundraising benchmark of $500,000

Development Coordinator

University of British Columbia, Allard School of Law
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Solicited and managed a portfolio of grants from the Law Foundation of British Columbia of approximately ~ $800,00 over 18 months

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Donor Relations
  • Campaign Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Partnership Development
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Prospect Research
  • Community Networking
  • Donation Solicitation

Timeline

Development Officer

UBC Sauder School of Business
12.2020 - Current

Manager of Philanthropy

United Way of the Lower Mainland
01.2016 - 01.2020

Manager, Workplace Campaigns

United Way of the Lower Mainland
01.2014 - 01.2016

Development Officer

University of British Columbia, Allard School of Law
01.2012 - 01.2013

Development Coordinator

University of British Columbia, Allard School of Law
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts -

University of British Columbia
GEORGIA QUINN