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Steven Endicott

Niagara-on-the-Lake,Ontario

Summary

Fundraising executive with diverse skills ranging from direct response to major gifts and planned giving. Motivational leader achieving peak performance from staff.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Fundraising Lead

JAZZ.FM91
07.2022 - Current
  • Implemented systems to reduce reliance on on-air fundraising campaigns to generate revenue
  • Developed major gift pipeline and implemented a moves management approach to securing significant gifts
  • Launched inaugural 5050 raffle that generated $43k net revenue in one month

Director of Development

Canadian Stage
04.2019 - 06.2022
  • Increased donor retention rate by creating donor community through such innovative programs as Art Moves - series of curated art tours followed by informal social events
  • Created engagement opportunities for donors to feel ownership of their relationship with the organization
  • Developed creative opportunities to engage with the organization virtually during the pandemic

Director of Donor Engagment

Toronto Symphony Orchestra
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Developed the major gift pipeline, and moved donors from annual gifts of $5k to $25k
  • Created and implemented a plan to engage donors with the new CEO and Music Director, resulting in increased giving

Chief Development Officer

Casey House Foundation
10.2012 - 06.2017
  • Completed the successful $10M capital campaign for a new purpose-built hospital for HIV/AIDS clients
  • Developed and implemented a plan to revive the organization's signature event, Art with Heart, from decline

Director of Development

Shaw Festival
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Created the Artist's Circle, and secured 8 donors who increased personal giving to the $50K level a year for 3 years
  • Launched a multiple year giving program at events in Buffalo and Toronto
  • Increased fundraising revenue while decreasing fundraising expenses by streamlining staff positions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON

Not For Profit Management

Harvard School of Business
Buffalo, NY
04.2011

Skills

  • Fundraising expertise

  • Revenue projections

  • Performance monitoring

  • Corporate Sponsorships

  • Event Planning

  • Campaign execution

  • Donor Relations

  • Team Leadership

  • Grant Writing

  • Capital campaigns

  • Staff Training

  • Major Gifts Solicitation

Timeline

Fundraising Lead

JAZZ.FM91
07.2022 - Current

Director of Development

Canadian Stage
04.2019 - 06.2022

Director of Donor Engagment

Toronto Symphony Orchestra
01.2018 - 04.2019

Chief Development Officer

Casey House Foundation
10.2012 - 06.2017

Director of Development

Shaw Festival
08.2009 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Carleton University

Not For Profit Management

Harvard School of Business

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