Judith Allen
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Fundraising and resource development professional with over three years of experience leading fund and resource development strategies for nonprofit, community-based organizations. Proven ability to secure diverse funding streams to support crisis, counseling, outreach, and community programs. Experienced in donor and community engagement, social media fundraising, impact reporting, volunteer leadership, and trauma-informed, intersectional, anti-oppressive practice within the sexual and gender-based violence sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Event Fundraiser Manager / Resource Lead
Noah's Alms Foundation for Youths
Toronto, ON
09.2017 - Current
- Secure diverse funding streams, including events, campaigns, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, major gifts, and community-based fundraising.
- Coordinate and deliver fundraising campaigns, activities, and events supporting crisis, counseling, outreach, and community programs.
- Build, engage, and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors, community groups, corporations, and faith-based communities.
- Plan and execute social media fundraising strategies to increase donor engagement, campaign reach, and community awareness.
- Design and develop donor-facing impact reports and infographics outlining service provision, community needs, and fundraising outcomes.
- Utilize fundraising technology and donor management platforms to track engagement, report impact, and support donor stewardship.
- Recruit, train, and engage a strong cohort of fundraising volunteers to support campaigns and events.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, funders, and community partners, while maintaining confidentiality and trauma-informed practice.
- Apply intersectional, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist analysis in fundraising communications and community engagement.
Fundraising & Events Coordinator
The Rhema Foundation Canada
North York, ON
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Supported annual, corporate, and community fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement activities.
- Assisted with grant-related events, donor communications, and impact reporting.
- Coordinated volunteers and supported relationship-building with donors and partners.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Communication
York University
Toronto05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
York University
Toronto05-1995
Skills
- Increased event fundraising revenue by 32% through strengthened sponsorship packages, donor engagement strategies, and targeted outreach
- Managed event budgets ranging from $75,000 to $250,000, consistently delivering events on or under budget, while exceeding fundraising targets
- Secured $150,000 annually in corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with 25 or more corporate and community partners, resulting in repeat annual sponsorships
- Successfully led and coordinated volunteer teams of 40–85 volunteers across multi-day fundraising events
Certification
Fundraising Management or Event Planning | First Aid / CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fundraising & Events Coordinator
The Rhema Foundation Canada
03.2022 - 12.2025
Event Fundraiser Manager / Resource Lead
Noah's Alms Foundation for Youths
09.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Business Communication
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
York University