Barbara Sutton

Background

About Barbara Sutton

A successful advancement professional with more than 25 years of experience in all facets, from annual fund, planned giving to cultivation and solicitation of major gifts. Fundraising Skills * Cultivate, steward, solicit and close multiple gifts ranging from to $1M plus * Support, coach and script senior leadership and board members on major solicitations of gifts * Use active listening skills to build mutually beneficial relationships with major donors * Develop fundraising materials for major donor, annual donor, direct mail and web based campaigns * Completed two year Certificate in Fundraising Management Program at Ryerson University in addition to Bachelor of Arts degree (York University)* Designated CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) since 2004 * Earned CAGP (Canadian Association of Gift Planners) certificate in 2010. Completed Grantsmanship Training Program Certification in 2016. Graduated with Distinction, Certificate Program in Philanthropic Psychology, 2022 * Conduct prospect research using subscription data mining services and other methods Project Management and Organization Skills * Established and expanded fundraising teams and programs * Systematized dated donor records to leverage each donor's giving potential * Developed and implemented brand strategy for independent schools and specific campaigns * Conceived and produced themed, revenue generating signature events Supervisory, Training and People Skills * Recruited and managed volunteers for a variety of roles from event hosting to major gift solicitation * Recruited and supervised staff of up to 12 employees in various organizations Dual Citizenship * Valid passports for Canada and the United Kingdom