Principal Consultant
Pamela Simmons, APR, CFRE, CTT Consultant (Barrett Value Centre)
Do you need help to get your fundraising goals over the finish line? Are you looking to unlock new fundraising opportunities, engage your board members, and better understand your donors and potential donors? Is there a capital campaign in your future? If so, I would like to help you complete the puzzle.
I understand the challenges that many organizations face regarding fundraising. From tailored solutions to help you thrive and secure a brighter future to empowering your organization to maximize its fundraising potential and achieve financial objectives.
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Working with me, you can expect expert guidance on championing your cause, developing strategic and fundraising development plans, and leveraging your network to support your organization. You shouldn’t have to navigate the complexities of fundraising alone, and that’s where you can receive the support and expertise you need.
Speciality areas:
Fund Development Plans: Explore innovative approaches to diversify your fundraising efforts. I’ll work hand in hand to identify untapped opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and create a fund development plan that works and grows your donors’ hearts and minds.
Capital Campaigns for Community Impact: Are you considering launching a capital campaign for your organization? I have the skills and experience to help you create a successful campaign plan tailored to your organization.
Dynamic Strategic Planning: A robust strategic planning and organizational values approach is the roadmap to success. I will collaborate with you to develop a strategic plan that aligns with your organization’s mission, sets clear objectives, and engages every stakeholder involved. Together, we’ll harness your team’s collective energy and ideas to create a plan that prepares you for future challenges and propels you toward long-term success.
Board Engagement in Fundraising: Board sessions that ignite engagement and fundraising, either in person or virtually, can take your work from good to great in just one hour. I can also assist with board retreats to review or create strategic plans, using a values approach to engage board members.
Skill areas: Annual Giving, Fundraising Audits & Assessments, Board Development & Governance, Campaign Management. Campaign Planning Studies, Case For Support, Coaching & Training, Communications & Marketing, Fund Development Planning, Major Gift Development, Philanthropic Naming, Prospect Research, Small Shop Fundraising, Special Events, Sponsorship, Stewardship & Donor Relations, Strategic Planning.
Sector Experience: Arts & Culture, Community & Social Services, Environment, Faith-Based, Healthcare, Independent Schools, Indigenous, International, Post-secondary Education, Sports & Recreation.