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This June I am taking on new Clients

What is ‘The Funding Coach’? Here is the simple answer: I am helping nonprofits, faith communities, and organizations build sustainable funding plans so they can serve their communities in greater and more consistent ways.

Over the past decade, I have helped raise over twenty-five million dollars in community development projects and received over 150 grants for charities I was working with. I have taught fundraising classes at events, colleges, and universities.

For the past decade, I took on the responsibility to raise funds for my own local community projects. However, as the Funding Coach, I am now taking on the role of helping other individuals, groups, and organizations fulfill their dreams to serve their own communities.

On top of coaching, I am part of a group representing the public to address Mental Health and Addiction issues in the Eastern Zone in NS. It has been a long-term passion to see addiction and poverty rates decrease while community health grows.

This has led me to be a proponent of the Iceland/Planet Youth strategy. I have done 100+ presentations, consultations, and strategy building sessions on how organizations can work together to create community transformations.

If your organization needs to:

– Create a sustainable plan to fund your organization.

– Develop a strategy to create long-term change and create a ‘Case for Support.’

– Create better giving systems.

– Learn how to apply for grants.

– Raise short-term funds for a project.

– Or, you just need help with fundraising, encouragement, and a positive mentor.

Then why not contact me about how we can work together to help your organization? I want to save you time, help you increase support, and help you serve better.

You can sign up for our newsletter at www.thefundingcoach.ca or follow and receive free regular fundraising lessons at https://www.facebook.com/thefundingcoachonline

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Why Do You Need the Funding Coach?

Several years ago, I had the privilege of joining a panel of esteemed nonprofit directors to address a group of students at one of our local colleges. This event provided a unique platform for students to engage with potential future employers within their local nonprofit landscape.

During my turn to shed light on what a career in the nonprofit sector entailed, I encouraged the students to take a moment to consider the accomplished individuals who had graced the stage before me. It was a reflection I had recently undergone myself, and it became apparent that the most successful long-term nonprofit leaders were some of the finest fundraisers I had ever encountered.

These individuals had honed the vital skills necessary to secure grants, collaborate with various government entities, garner community support, and effectively convey the vision and needs of their respective organizations.

The knowledge I imparted that day was a fundamental truth: if you choose to venture into this field, you must master the art of income generation, or you need to find someone who has.

Lack of funding stands as the paramount reason for nonprofit closures and the inability to fulfill their mission. The overarching mission of the Funding Coach is to guide you and your organization in acquiring the essential skills required to establish and sustain a viable funding strategy.

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Welcome

I am delighted to announce my involvement with a dynamic new venture known as ‘The Funding Coach.’ We are set to make our grand debut on November 1st with a noble mission at heart: to empower community groups, non-profits, and faith communities, enabling them to establish a strong financial footing.

The most common hurdle that non-profits face, often leading to their inability to fulfill their missions or even closure, is the lack of adequate funding. These organizations play a pivotal role in uniting communities to address critical social issues such as poverty, youth programs, support for families and seniors, as well as the provision of essential resources like food and meals.

The Funding Coach has been conceived with the sole purpose of providing assistance to these groups. Whether they are feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or simply seeking strategies for sustainability and growth, we are here to lend a helping hand.

Stay tuned for more comprehensive information, and don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly if you have any inquiries or wish to learn more about our mission.