Heather Little
Middle Sackville,Canada
Summary
Associate Development Officer with over 13 years of progressive experience creating compelling text, image and video content for strategic use across various communications platforms. Over 7 years' experience with donor relations and fundraising activities including developing and executing a plan to improve major donor and annual giving communications and acquisitions in 2022. Experienced in creating and executing communications plans, website maintenance, creating compelling copy for both online and print materials, and advising management on various communications strategies. Strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Working toward CFRE designation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Development Officer, Annual Fund
Dalhousie University
03.2023 - Current
- Qualifying donors and helping direct donations of less than $50,000 to align with donor wishes
- Stewarding class giving funds from all faculties which includes reaching out to class reps, drafting letters, creating visually appealing reports and reaching out to classes to ask for additional funds
- Creating new class funds for alumni
- Explaining Legacy Giving and working through a memorandum of agreement to ensure gifts in a will can be used according to donor wishes
- Working with annual fund team campaigns to help team reach fundraising goals
- Assisting with alumni events as needed to engage and interact with current and future donors
Annual Giving Specialist
Chalice (Canada)
07.2012 - 03.2023
- Working with large, medium and small donors I matched donors with the projects and causes close to their hearts
- I also managed special events and support external fundraising efforts of our supporters
- My experience at Chalice included a variety of writing projects including reports to show how gifts of funds have been used, compelling articles for print and digital newsletters, and eye-catching ad copy
- I also have experience in media relations (writing press releases and pitching stories to local media), managing social media accounts, writing grant applications and providing advice to senior management on a variety of communications and fund development issues.
Communications Specialist
Chalice (Canada)
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities included internal communication planning to enhance strategic connections within the departments, writing and editing articles for external newsletters, website and other employee publications
- Other duties included graphic design, creating advertisements and content for media kits
- Answered client queries and complaints to provide strong customer service.
- Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
Communications Officer
Government Of Canada
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Contract positions with Industry Canada, Canada Border Services Agency and Public Works and Government Services (now called Public Services and Procurement Canada)
- Responsibilities included internal communication planning to enhance strategic connections within the departments, writing and editing articles for newsletters, Intranets and other employee publications
- I was also responsible for uploading new content to intranets using various content management systems including Drupal, as well as coding with HTML and CSS
- Other duties included graphic design, creating advertisements and content for media kits, as well as, assisting with regional ministerial events.
- Provided internal communications support, web design, writing and event planning
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters for internal audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-operative Education) -
Mount Saint Vincent University
04.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
04.2004
Skills
- Writing
- Verbal Communications
- Graphic Design
- Planning
- Organization
- Goals and Performance
- Strategic Thinking
- Networking
Awards
CO-OP Employer of the Year (Public Relations), 03/2016, Mount Saint Vincent University
Volunteer Experience
- Saint Benedict Parish, Youth Ministry, 02/2012, 06/2015
- FUSION Halifax, Director of Communications, 02/2011, 09/2012
- FUSION Halifax, Communications Team Member, 10/2010, 02/2011
- 2011 Canada Games, Media Relations Officer, 02/11/2011, 02/27/2011
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Associate Development Officer, Annual Fund
Dalhousie University
03.2023 - Current
Annual Giving Specialist
Chalice (Canada)
07.2012 - 03.2023
Communications Specialist
Chalice (Canada)
01.2012 - 01.2021
Communications Officer
Government Of Canada
04.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Public Relations (Co-operative Education) -
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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