Newton O. Vanriel

Newton O.Vanriel BAA AFP

Senior Manager
Corporate Alliances at Make-A-Wish Canada]

Role: Member of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) since 1998
Education : Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree, Urban and Regional Planning Conflict Mediation Certificate Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview Ryerson University

EMPLOYMENT

November 2013 – Present Senior Manager, Corporate Alliances Make-A-Wish Canada

2004-Sept 2013 Manager-Major Corporate Gifts

The Salvation Army-Ontario Central East Division

Largest non-governmental charity in Canada
Division raises over 14 million individual, corporate and foundation donations in 2013
My portfolio includes Corporate, Individual, Foundations donors (supervised over 450 donors) – raising over 4 million annually
Personally established Major Gift Integrated Plan
Involved in Corporate leadership team in raising over 140 million dollars towards The Harbourlight Treatment Centre Capital Campaign and Homestead renovation campaign
Established Leadership Breakfasts to recognize corporate, individual and foundation donors
Established volunteer leadership committees for special events

1998-2004 Fundraising Manager United Way of Greater Toronto

Canada’s top fundraising body-raising millions for over 200 local agencies
Managed over 200 accounts – raising over 4 million per year (surpassed goal by +5% every year at UWGT)
Member of MG Team – cultivate individual major gift donors from workplace campaigns
Managed over 200 accounts-raising over 4 million per year (surpassed goal by +5% every year at UWGT)
Manage Sponsored Employees (staff assigned to assist yearly campaigns) Provide assistance with canvasser and fundraising training, support, motivation, problem solving and assessment of performance
Supervise and ensure proper orientation of assigned support staff
Developed Annual Public Sector Plan (i.e. TTC, City of Toronto) and instituted the annual debriefing luncheon

1997-1999 Community Programs Manager University Settlement Recreation Centre

Community Development /Fundraising Coordinator
Project Director (contract)Local multiservice community agency in downtown Toronto
Develop fundraising proposal strategies (i.e. letter writing solicitation campaign raising over $50,000)
Member of Grange Event Fundraising Group – raising $20,00 for Safety Events
Facilitate and organize community meetings and events (i.e. Grange Festival, Safety in the Park Fair, Leaders In Training Workshops)
Chief negotiator in the ratification of CUPE Local 2998 Collective Agreement

1995.1997 Community Development /Fundraising Coordinator Project Director (contract) Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto

Canada’s largest Alzheimer charity-promoting and serving the Alzheimer community in Toronto
Assist Fundraising Director in the development and promotion of special events during Alzheimer Awareness month (i.e. Walk for Memories, Penny Drive) – raising over $300,00 annually
Develop and promote training manual/video to over 200 ethno-cultural community agencies (i.e. information sessions)
Member of Grange Event Fundraising Group-raising $20,00 for Safety Events
Facilitate workshops discussing Alzheimer Awareness at the National Alzheimer Conference in Ottawa

1994-1995 Executive Assistant to the Chair/ Community Programs Coordinator Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority/Toronto Community Housing

1993-1994 Public Liaison Coordinator/ Board Appointment Staff Minister’s Office (Minister of Housing)

Ministry directed and managed varied housing issues within Ontario
Develop casework and briefing notes on housing related issues for all Members of Provincial Parliament across Ontario
Brief potential Board members before being reviewed by the Agency, Board and Commissions Standing Committee
Provide campaign fundraising support for five electoral campaigns help raising over $50,000

1990-1993 Constituent Staff George Mammoliti, M.P.P.

Member of Provincial Parliament-Toronto West area
Coordination of special event activities and community meetings for Member
Provide support for Member/staff grievances
Develop fundraising strategies for 6 municipal and federal campaigns raising $20,000
Prepare correspondence, speeches and media information for Member
Supervise office volunteers and manage office budget

1989-1990 Community Development/Special Events Coordinator (contract) Jamaica Canadian Association

Organize numerous fundraising activities (i.e. Mothers Day Brunch, John Brooks Award Ceremony) – raising over $20,000
Editor of organization’s newsletter
Involvement in extensive funding proposal writing
1990 United Way Employee Campaign Chair for organization

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE 2000 – Present

Knowledge Solution Consultants Co-Founding Associate

Independent consultants with over 20+ years experience in Strategic and Fundraising Planning, Training and Development and Organization Evaluation
Completed Fundraising Plan for Brandon Street Community Services
Presented Strategic Plan overview for Ballet Creole
Completed Case for Support, Major Gift, and Capital Campaign Plan for Deeper Life Ministries
Completed Fundraising Plan-Anxiety Disorder Association of Canada

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

undraising Chair-Anxiety Disorder Association of Canada (2008-2010)
Coach – Pickering Soccer Club (Boys Under 16 / Girls Under 18)
Citizen Review Committee Member for the Ajax – Pickering United Way Allocations Committee
Received volunteer recognition awards from local officials for volunteering in Scarborough
Assistant Coach: Ajax United Girls Soccer Team
Scarborough Housing Help: Chair of Board (3 years)Chair of Finance/Personnel Committee (4 years) Chair of Fundraising Committee (2 years)
ropicana Community Services: Tutor, Saturday Tutorial Program, Master of Ceremonies for 1992/1993 Black History Month Celebration
Black Coalition of A.I.D.S Prevention: Board Member, Fundraising Chair
Received Volunteer Award-City of Scarborough – 1998