Sandra Niven

Background

About Sandra Niven

With a robust background in community engagement, grant writing, events, fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing, I bring a wealth of diverse experiences, contributing to business objectives by delivering extraordinary client services. I approach my work with intention, focusing on creating impactful experiences and building strong relationships with businesses, sponsors, partners, and collaborators. Expertise - Community engagement and relationship development - Sponsorships and partnerships - Marketing and communications - Event production including strategy, development and implementation - Fundraising campaigns and donor relations - Team and volunteer management, mentorship - Board experience: President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fund Development Highlights - Exceeded revenue and attendance targets at local and regional activities, including signature events, galas, multi-day cycling events, walks, fundraisers, and festivals - Drove the growth of sponsors and donors throughout BC and Yukon - Inspired and motivated teams through full-cycle campaigns and events - Collaborated with regional and national teams to identify and cultivate sponsors and donors - Developed and implemented marketing and communication strategies - Social media, website, and newsletter planning and creation - Increased the impactful experiences for corporate groups - Successfully executed festivals, increasing attendance from 3,500 to visitors (volunteer)- Developed and increased sponsorships at United Rugby Club (volunteer)- Experiential sponsorship activation RBC support at the Vancouver International Film Festival (volunteer)- Digital host at Vantage Point (volunteer)- Projects include Coast Salish Welcome Post Project, Pianos on the Street, Random Arts of Kindness Education - Certificate of Marketing - BCIT 2024 - Certificate of Leadership & Management - Royal Roads 2025 Awards - Volinspire Award for Leadership and Spirit of Community Involvement 2019 - Community Leadership and Volunteerism Award - Envision Financial 2018 - Impact Award for Exemplary Leadership of Volunteers (nominee) 2017 - Canadian Federal Parliament Community Hero Award 2016