Susan Levesque

Experience

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  SportLink

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2011

  Executive Director

  • Organized and implemented 6 Guts and Glory (high profile athletes) luncheons and 4 Games Days for elementary children to try different sports and encourage them to lead a healthy lifestyle• Secured government grants to ensure viability of the organization by raising $400,000 over a period of five years• Solicited donations and sponsorships from local businesses for signature events• Maintained website using Joomla Content Management SystemIt was a pleasure working with the Volunteer Board of Directors along with the many volunteers that give of their time to the various sport groups. Show less

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  Canadian Diabetes Association

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2013

  Community Engagement Coordinator

  I was responsible for planning and implementing CDA's Fund Development programs in Northeastern Ontario. This includes individual giving, corporate giving, third party events, foundations, workplace giving programs, in memoriams and in tribute gifts.It was a pleasure to work with all of the volunteers from the many service clubs in our area.• Work with service clubs and foundations to raise monies for children’s camp and assisting 25 children from Northeastern Ontario to attend Camp Huronda in Huntsville, Ontario• Assist in raising the organization’s profile in the community by promoting third party events and notifying the media in regards to awareness campaigns• Attract local businesses to support our programs and services• Network with similar not for profit organizations and determine what for profit companies can assist with our cause via donations and sponsorship Show less

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  Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Adaptive Sports Coordinator

  At ILSM I was the first person that anyone saw upon entering our office. Along with greeting prospective members, taking them on tours of the building and ensuring they are aware of our programs and services, I was also the Adaptive Sports Coordinator, ensuring each day that our adult members stay physically active. We went to the Y to workout, play active video games, go on field trips to go horseback riding, play mini golf, bocce, disc golf, hiking, x country skiing, adapted rowing etc. just to name a few sports activities. Thanks to all of our volunteers who assisted with the many trips and outings.I also assisted the Marketing staff with fundraising events; whether that is selling raffle tickets, promoting our annual gala or breakfast to increase ticket sales, ads or sponsorship. I am truly in my element when it comes to events; I love meeting all of my contacts and making new acquaintances while networking. Show less

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  Susan Levesque Consulting

  Mar 2015 - now

  Fundraising Consultant

  Whether it is engaging the community, running fundraising events, writing grant applications, working with local service clubs or recruiting and training volunteers I am up for the challenge. I have worked in the NFP sector for the past ten years consecutively. As of November 1, 2016 I will be looking for other not for profit organizations in Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario area to assist. I am also looking for corporations that want to be good corporate citizens to give back to their community by matching them up with appropriate NFP in the Sudbury area. I may be reached at: susanlevesque7@gmail.com for more information on how your NFP can soar. Show less

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  March of Dimes Canada: Non- Profit Housing Corporation

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Campaign Manager

  I am working on the $3 million Moving A-Head Capital Campaign to build Supportive Housing for persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) on Bancroft Drive.Currently Wade Hampton House at 2915 Bancroft Drive is home to 10 consumers with ABI; our plan is to build another complex behind it.Welcome to our Volunteer Committee : Rebecca Thibodeau-Perry, Paul Ungar, Lori Lepage and Nancy West for joining the team during the summer of 2015.Our Honorary Chair is the Former Lieutenant Governor and Senior Lecturer at University of Toronto, David Onley and our very own Amber Konikow, nurse, ultra marathoner, boxer, runner and cyclist from Sudbury will be our Ambassador. Renee Scott, Director of Student Success and Recruitment at Cambrian College has agreed to be our Co-Chair.Candice Kirkbride, local Motivational speaker and brain injury survivor will be our spokesperson and will help give our cause more profile. Show less

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  One-Eleven Seniors Centre

  May 2017 - Jan 2022

  Executive Director

  I am the Executive Director at One-Eleven Senior Citizens Centre that was founded in 1977 and is located at St. Andrew's Place at 111 Larch Street. I will be providing support and fellowship through activities with our seniors.I may be reached at: oneelevenseniors@gmail.com or by calling: (705) 675-5303 ext. 202

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  Art Gallery of Sudbury

  Jan 2022 - now

  Fundraising and Fund Development Officer

  susan.levesque@artsudbury.org (705)690-3584