Niamh O'Flaherty
Dundas,Ontario
Summary
Client relationship expert skilled in cultivating client relationships, and adept at fostering brand growth and partnership development. As brand ambassador, I expand brand awareness and represent brands with genuine authenticity, enthusiam and integrity. Establish trust and credibilty with diverse audiences by nuturing relationships and fostering collaborations across communities. Engage audiences, ignite inspired action and provide impactful and meaningful community engagement opportunities. Thrive in environments where relationship-building and community engagement are key drivers of success. Committed to driving positive change and fostering growth through strategic partnerships and authentic connections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
United Way of Halton & Hamilton
05.2023
- Secured United Way it's first transformational legacy gift of $1 million
- Annually increase overall portfolio revenue from 10%-16% by migrating Major Giving donors to Philanthropic level, also migrating Leadership donors to Major Giving level
- Foster and strengthen long term philanthropic relationships by aligning the philanthropic vision of donors to the various social sector investment opportunities in local communities, thus creating meaningful engagement opportunities for donors
- Develop, evaluate and implement a donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategy for Leadership, Major and Philanthropic giving
- Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to grow revenue through a number of fundraising channels and community partnerships
- Present on behalf of United Way at public speaking engagements or partnership visits, high level agendas, and town hall updates
- Lead affinity groups: Major Gifts Cabinet, Sopinka Legal Committee, and Campaign Cabinet
- Collaborate with all departments to develop and implement migration, retention and engagement strategies across all donor channels.
PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
United Way of Halton & Hamilton
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Fostered and strengthened long term philanthropic relationships by aligning the philanthropic vision of donors to the various social sector investment opportunities in local communities
- Developed, evaluated and implemented donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategy for Leadership, Major and Philanthropic giving
- Annual revenue increased between 10%-16% in overall portfolio
- Lead affinity groups: Major Gifts Cabinet, Sopinka Legal Committee, and Campaign Cabinet.
FOSTER / ADOPTION RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented strategic plans and a marketing strategy to recruit and enhance foster and adoption recruitment
- Sourced a network of placement resources that represented the diversity of the children and youth in care, and served as liaison to caregivers providing care to children and youth
- Assessed, supported and reviewed Resource homes to ensure they met Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Licensing standards
- Tracked recruitment activities and prepared reports for the Board of Directors and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR (Volunteers and Mentors)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton & Hamilton
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as Ambassador strengthening and stewarding relevant community relationships for volunteer recruitment
- Developed partnerships between BBBS agencies in the GTA, Halton and Hamilton areas for the purpose of collaborating and implementing best practices in volunteer recruitment and training methodologies
- Implemented strategic actions plans and engaged in a variety of networking activities to promote the volunteer recruitment campaign
- Facilitated information sessions for prospective volunteers and onboarding.
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDER
The Yonge Street Mission, Toronto
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Developed partnerships between organizations, stakeholders and community members and collaborated to enhance community mobilization, capacity building and bridging of resources
- Conducted research ‘Evergreen Centre Street Involved Youth, Community Assessment’ to establish and guide the direction of future initiatives
- Presented research to community members, board members and stakeholders
- Facilitated professional development training to youth
- Tracked and evaluated the impact and progress of programs
- Provided regular reporting of program participation and statistics, essential goals and timelines
- Developed operational plan for each fiscal year and managed program budgets.
Education
M.A. - Community Development
University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland09.2009
B.A. - Sociology
University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland01.2005
Skills
- Negotiation and Communication
- Highly Interpersonal
- Creative and Energetic Spirit
- Reliable and Professional
- Organized
- Team Player and Independent
- Coachable, Motivated, Adaptable and Flexible
- Fast Learner
- Emotional Intelligence
- Self Awareness and Accountability
- Relationship Management and Cultivation
- Volunteer/Committee Management
- Advanced Customer Service
- Community Engagement
- Time Management
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Presentations
- Group Facilitation and Training
- Business and Financial Acrumen
- Marketing Campaign
- Crisis Management
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certifications
- Major Gift Fundraising, Veritus Group Academy, 2020
- Information to Transformation & Leadership Program, St. Jeromes University, Waterloo, Ontario, 2019
Timeline
SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
United Way of Halton & Hamilton
05.2023
PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
United Way of Halton & Hamilton
04.2020 - 05.2023
FOSTER / ADOPTION RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
01.2018 - 04.2020
RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR (Volunteers and Mentors)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton & Hamilton
12.2015 - 06.2018
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDER
The Yonge Street Mission, Toronto
05.2012 - 11.2015
M.A. - Community Development
University of Ireland
B.A. - Sociology
University of Ireland
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