With a successful 22-year career in the advancement profession to her credit, Anne (Coyle) Melanson, BPr, CFRE,  is one of Eastern Canada’s most credentialed and accomplished fund development professionals.

During her extensive career, Anne has held senior roles in both organizational/ institutional advancement, and as a consultant.  She has shaped, directed and delivered

-capital campaigns

-non profit branding and communications

-fundraising plans

-staff training programs

-organizational collaboration agreements

-leadership and governance structures

-develoment audits

-e-philanthropy strategies

-major gift strategies

-medium gifts programs

-proposals, Cases for Support and promotional collateral materials

-feasibility and planning studies

-donor counsel strategies and

-technology-integration donor communication strategies.

She is a sought-after consultant, presenter and trainer who has led and advised major fundraising programs with cumulative goals exceeding $103,000,000.  Her experience and credentials represent a unique combination of skill sets and strategic abilities in non profit marketing, communications and fundraising.  She is an award-winning professional who ranks among the 750 specialists in Canada to have earned the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential from CFRE International.

Anne is committed to the voluntary sector and currently serves as Education Chair for AFP Nova Scotia Chapter; Chair of AFP Canada’s National Task Force on Mentorship and Career Development; member of AFP International’s Nominating Committee for Canada Council; and as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax.

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