Jen Garden, CFRE

Jen Garden, CFRE

Development Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate Fund Development Professional and Relationship Builder; MPNL Candidate

  • Education

    • University of Alberta

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Drama

      Activities and Societies: Residence Life Major in TheatreMinor in HistoryWorked as a Resident Assistant in second year dorms.

    • MacEwan University

      2006 - 2010
      Arts & Cultural Management Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

      Arts & Cultural Management

    • Carleton University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Experience

    • Theatre Calgary

      May 2010 - Apr 2014
      Development Officer

      Stewarding and cultivating partners and sponsors.Organizing multiple corporate cocktail receptions through out the theatre season.Ensuring sponsor benefits were met and expectations exceeded.Organizing the sole fundraising event - an Oscars themed gala.*Started as Special Project Coordinator and worked up to Development Officer. Held Officer position for 2 years

    • Make-A-Wish Canada

      Oct 2014 - now

      Coordination & Execution of signature fundraising events and campaignsManage and steward third party donor eventsStaff Liaison for Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC)Cultivation and stewardship of corporate and individual donors, including monthly giving program and major giftsDatabase management and gifts processingPast major projects: Hair Massacure (2015 & 2016); Rope for Hope (2015-2020), Calendar of Wishes (2017-2020); Joy Ride (2018, 2019); Hope Run (2019)Please note that I was away on maternity leave from late July 2016-begining of Oct 2017 Show less

      • Chapter Director: Northern Alberta, NWT, Saskatchewan

        Apr 2025 - now
      • Chapter Director: Northern Alberta, NWT

        Oct 2022 - Apr 2025
      • Manager, Development

        May 2021 - Oct 2022
      • Development & Events Coordinator

        Oct 2014 - Apr 2021
    • Christmas Bureau of Edmonton

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Manager, Corporate Engagement & Partnerships

      Creation of corporate partnerships programHamper program sponsorshipsInitiation of new gala fundraising event

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CFRE Certification

      CFRE International
      Nov 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Dare to Lead Trained

      Dare to Lead™ Trained
      Apr 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guider

      Issued by Girl Guides of Canada on Sept 2010
      Girl Guides of CanadaAssociated with Jen Garden, CFRE