WRITING
PORTFOLIO
ARTICLE
Record-breaking $176,000 raised for student support at the 2018 Humber Golf Classic
Humber College
Written to share the success of the 2018 Humber Golf Classic tournament, an annual fundraising event which supports student scholarships and other forms of financial aid; published on Humber College's Alumni & Advancement website
ARTICLE
Putting the power back in patients' hands: How a new research study is empowering and educating diabetes patients
SHN Foundation
Written to showcase an innovative research partnership between SHN and McMaster University on community-based project aims to improve disease management for kidney patients; published in SHN Foundation's biannual magazine, Our Time
ARTICLE
Lorenza Fedele: Preserving a daughter's memory by giving back to future students
Humber College
Written to recognize a long-time donor for her contributions to create a memorial award and promote a unique method of giving back to a broader community of prospective donors; published on Humber College's Alumni & Advancement website
ARTICLE
Celebrating alumni excellence at York University's 2015 Bryden Alumni Awards
York University
Written to showcase the accomplishments of the 2015 Bryden Award winners while demonstrating the collective impact of the alumni community and highlighting the prestigious event; published on York University's Alumni website
ARTICLE
York University launches historic $500-million fundraising and alumni engagement campaign
York University
Written to celebrate the monumental launch event of the University's largest fundraising and alumni engagement campaign and invite readers to join us on the start of this historic journey; published on York University's main website
ARTICLE
How York University grad Deborah Lau-Yu is using extraordinary design to create exceptional stories
York University
Written to profile notable York University alumni and celebrated designer Deborah Lau-Yu, mobilizing her story as an opportunity to share professional advice with future graduates; published on York University's Alumni website
ARTICLE
Joshua Yasay's legacy lives on with endowed award at York University
York University
Written to celebrate the impact of an award created to honour the memory of Joshua Yasay, a York student and basketball player, who tragically passed away; published on York University's Alumni website.
ARTICLE
From past to present: Alumni Association celebrates exceptional York students with 2015 scholarships
York University
Written to profile the recipients of the annual awards and scholarships created by the York University Alumni Association (YUAA) and celebrate their distinct achievements; published on York University's Alumni website.
KEY MESSAGING
It's Our Time
Fundraising Campaign
SHN Foundation
Prepared as a reference material for SHN Foundation's fundraising team in order to solidify campaign messaging, empower expertise and maintain consistency throughout all donor and/or community activities and conversations
CORRESPONDENCE
Donor Campaign
Preview
Humber College
Prepared for Humber College's top donors, notable prospects, board members and community and industry partners as a preview of the forthcoming $50-million Unlimited Campaign and the priorities it aimed to support.
CORRESPONDENCE
Prospect Outreach
Letter
SHN Foundation
Prepared for a top SHN Foundation prospect with the intention of engaging them in a specific hospital priority project and securing a meeting to discuss their support. (NOTE: Confidential information has been redacted)
CORRESPONDENCE
Endowment Fund
Letter
York University
Prepared as part of York University's 2017 Endowment Fund Report package with the intention of sharing general fund updates from Advancement leadership and introducing the personalized report contained within the package.
CORRESPONDENCE
Donor Stewardship
Letter
York University
Prepared in an effort to repair the relationship with a lapsed York University donor by providing both quantitative and qualitative details on the impact of their endowment (NOTE: Confidential information has been redacted)
MEDIA
ADVISORY: Fairchild Radiothon hits the airwaves on June 6 in support of Scarborough hospitals
SHN Foundation
Prepared in advance of SHN Foundation's annual Chinese-language Fairchild Radiothon to engage a broader cohort of local, regional and cultural media partners and encourage significant advance coverage for the upcoming event.
MEDIA
RELEASE: Fairchild Radio listeners support healthcare in Scarborough to the tune of $136,000
SHN Foundation
Written in response to the overwhelming and record-breaking support generated by SHN Foundation's annual Chinese-language Fairchild Radiothon event with the intention of sharing the results with the community and cultivating further support.
MEDIA
RELEASE: Scarborough-born superstar The Weeknd donates $500,000 to support frontline hospital workers
York University
Written to celebrate a monumental donation made by Abel Tesfaye a.k.a. The Weeknd towards SHN Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Fund with the intention of generating international media coverage (view results here).
PUBLICATION
Our Time Magazine
(Fall 2019)
SHN Foundation
Responsible for strategy, editorial planning, research, interviews, writing, layout, design, photography, printing and distribution involved in this rebranded issue of SHN Foundation's bi-annual publication for donors and community.
PUBLICATION
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Our Community. Your Impact. Donor Newsletter (November 2022)
Uxbridge Hospital Foundation
Responsible for strategic consultations, interviews, writing, layout, design and photography involved in this rebranded issue of Uxbridge Hospital Foundations annual publication for donors and community.
SPEAKING REMARKS
Chancellor Greg Sorbara (York University Impact Campaign Launch)
SHN Foundation
Prepared on behalf of York University's former Chancellor Greg Sorbara to be spoken in front of audiences at the VIP launch event for the institution's historic $500-million fundraising and alumni engagement campaign.