Testimonies & Success Stories
“Not only did Tess double our corporate partnership revenue in her first year, but she also put systems in place to improve our donor stewardship. We now have regular communications with our supporters that we didn’t previously have set up, and she successfully led our first End of Year fundraising campaign.
We not only have someone to complete the work we need to get done, but we have an expert to provide us with strategy as our organization grows and evolves. I highly recommend Tess!”
Michael Le
Executive Director, Pacific Dental Services Foundation
“Within a year, Tess significantly increased our individual giving revenue. She more than tripled our number of monthly donors, and increased our overall individual giving by over 250%. She also created a new revenue stream from private foundations, which we’ve already received 5 new grants from.
Tess’ strategic direction and understanding of individual giving has been essential to our recovery from the COVID pandemic as a performing arts organization. I highly recommend her to any small non-profit looking to grow their fundraising program.”
Duncan Watts-Grant
Executive Director, Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society
Legacy Giving:
During Tess' time as Planned Giving Officer at Ecojustice, she exceeded her goals of prospects and expectancies by over 30%. She successfully ran a survey program, introduced two new marketing channels, and improved the stewardship program to ensure a lifelong commitment to the cause.
"Tess is a highly talented fundraiser who ensures her work meets high professional and ethical standards. She was instrumental in helping develop and implement marketing strategies for Ecojustice’s Planned Giving Program. Her enthusiasm, attention to detail, and authentic care for donors shine through in all aspects of her work and she’s incredibly fun to work with!"
Huda Al-Saedy
Director of Development, Ecojustice
“I had the pleasure of working with Tess during her initial fundraising role. In no time, she advanced to become one of my most effective Fundraising Managers.
Under Tess's leadership, her team became one of the finest I have ever seen. They consistently delivered outstanding performance, surpassing their targets for over two years. Tess's strategic mindset played a significant role in their success, setting her apart from others.
I can’t recommend Tess highly enough. If you have the opportunity to work with her, seize it without hesitation!”Jules D’Oca
Fundraising Training & Development Manager
Leading one of the largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraisers in British Columbia:
When Tess was the Regional Fundraising Manager of the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer. Through crafting a strategy that engaged top fundraisers and corporate teams, the event exceeded its goal by 10%, raising over $9 million for vital research.
Tess later launched a new peer-to-peer fundraiser at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, where the top fundraiser she coached raised over $47,000!
