Association of Fundraising Professionals

AFP Congress 2010 Mentor Program



Louise Aspin

“of her consummate mentorship,

professionalism

and ingenuity” Josh Lai

Zak Bailey

“he is friendly and helpful and has thoughtfully shared his opinions and network!" Trevor

 

Zak Bailey

“he gave me the fundraising basics

over one lunch!!”

Sarah Hobbs

Jeff Beach

“he's a great inspiration for an emerging

fundraising professional” K.

Holly Benson

of her great leadership and advice at the beginning of my fundraising career” Sybil

 

Sherry Booth

“she always encouraged me” Simone G.

Nancy Burgoyne

“she inspired my passion

for the arts” Robin Sokoloski

Linda Clemow

“she unconditionally shares her knowledge and experience in HR to everyone who asks”

Samantha Koon

 

Mark Climie-Elliott

“he inspires me to be a better person and an excellent fundraiser and consultant” Heather McLean

 

Mark Climie-Elliott

“he inspired PPT staff to embrace fundraising – something noone

has done before – thank you!” Sarah Hobbs

 

Eric Dean

“he shared his time and

expertise generously”

Rachel Hursley

Maria Dyck

“she taught me how to think  big and get things done! Keep calm and carry on!” Shelley K.

Len Gamache

thank you for such a great opportunity to learn”  Rebecca

 

David Gilmer

“he got me to the point

where I was able to manage a $15M capital campaign” Christine Thompson

 

Lisa Gleva

“she taught me what being a fundraiser is all about when I first started” Annie

Kim Goggins

“she has inspired me to continue studying my resource management course at Georgian College” Anna Benedict

 

Gordon Goldie

“early leadership before AFP with Beggar’s Banquet” Ken Wyman

Grace Gravina

“she is a dedicated supplier to the non-profit sector, and very customer driven”  Keith

Fraser Green

“he’s the Jerry McGuire of fundraising! One of the first people I met at AFP in 2000 and has encouraged me ever since” Paul Nazareth

 

Fraser Green

“he gave me a passion for philanthropy”

Rory Green 

Mark Hierlihy

“he is generous with his

thoughts, time and network!” Trevor 

Mark Hierlihy & Sonya Swiridjuk

“they have taught me a lot about the world of fundraising” Anne P.

Susan Horvath

“of her generosity helping me integrate into the London fundraising community” Susan Relecom

 

Ron Joyce

“has shown me the joy

 of philanthropy”

Darren Dobson

Nina Kaiden Wright

“she invented cultural sponsorship in Canada and was so creative

and inspirational and

demanding of her staff”

Jennifer Duchesne

 

Tania Little, Adelia Marchese & Sylvie Labrosse

"they invited me to work with the AFP Committee - a warm and inviting team" Paul Nazareth

 

Shaun Lynch

"he showed me fundraising was a profession and not a task" Kathleen Provost

  

Meredith Marr

"she shares so much of her knowledge with me" Michelle Brome

  

  

Harvey McKinnon

"he taught me that integrity and passion go a long way in fundraising" Amy

 

Nicholas Offord

"he is inspiring, supportive, practical, strategic - a true gentleman and a great friend and colleague" Holly Henderson

  

Steve Thomas

"he is tireless in his pursuit of fundraising ethics throughout the world" Lorie M.

 

Caroline van Nostrand

"she was a fantastic mentor and continues to inspire me in my career" Eva Thurlow

 

Ken Wyman

"a pioneer in fundraising, a leader in prospect research - he does it all, and is always ready to help" Pam Gignac

 

The Rev. Charles Plaskett

"he showed me the wisdom, honour and passion of those employed in the nonprofit sector" Cheryl Denomy

 

 

Linda Kincaid

“she is a gifted fundraiser

and trusted friend”

Catherine Reynolds

 

 

Tania Little

"she has done so much for Planned Parenthood Toronto - thank you!

Sarah Hobbs

 

 Cathy Mann

"she helps our organization identify our strengths and opportunities" Sarah

Hobbs 

 

Alayne Metrick

"she leads by example, is honest, constructive, and a lot of fun to work with" Maria Dyck

 

Doris Olafsen

"she sets example and reminds me constantly - by who she is and what she does - who is important: those we serve in His honour" Eleanor Shepherd

 

Cynthia Quigley

"she is dedicated, hard-working, humble and really gifted at what she does. Thank you! Tania Little

 

Steve Thomas

"he showed me everything I didn't know about fundraising. Thanks always, Steve!  

"John Lepp

 

Wendy Warner

"she is my aunt! And she is very smart and very nice" Brock Warner

 

Ken Wyman

"he is a great mentor and very knowledgeable" Mahnoosh Eslahi


Ken Wyman

"he is the best teacher ever!" Sam Banks

 

Denny Young

"he taught me the high standard of work ethics in the fundraising field" Anita Mah

 

Allen Wightman

"he always said 'You can do it!'" Kathleen Provost

Tania Little

“she’s always had a genuine interest in my goals and achievements. And encouraged me not to settle for less!”

Sarah Kastner

 

David Love

"he inspires me and makes everyone feel good about themselves and what they're doing" Tara Lepp 

 

 Cathy Mann

"she gave me the chance" Andrea

 

 

Ken Mayhew

"he provided great advice and encouragement during the Mentor Breakfast! Thank you!" Sam Laprade

 

Susan Mullin

"she was the best, most constructive and challenging 'boss' ever!" David Currah

 

Anna Pileggi

"she is everything that I am not" Andrea

 

Heidi Spannbauer

"of her exceptional leadership and always believing in us" Lauren Wells & Abbey Black

 

Steve Thomas

"he hired me when I was 22 looking for a summer job, gave me great opportunities and trusted that I could deliver" Maria Dyck

 

Shelley White

"she is the reason I want to be a fundraiser.  Her contributions to her community are inspiring" Caitlin White

 

 

Ken Wyman

"he teaches, mentors, supports and builds. He has created hundreds of our best fundraisers" Paul Nazareth

 

 

Keith Yurkiw

"he is very knowledgeable  in the nonprofit sector, and has helped me a lot" Grace Gravina