Bryce Meldrum, CFRE

Experience

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  Canadian Humanitarian

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2013

  Executive Director

  Manage all facets of the operation of a mid-sized international NGO. I am the chief fundraiser in Canada as well as the lead project manager for our projects in Ethiopia.

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  University of Alberta

  Oct 2013 - now

  I manage and execute complex, high level strategies related to special projects and initiatives, often originating at the level of the AVP, Senior Directors and Assistant Deans, Advancement. These special projects and initiatives span institutional silos, requiring practical and clear communication and relationship skills, sound analytical skills, the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, and the ability to produce results in complex situations. I engage with external volunteers and donors including campaign or advisory councils, volunteers and committee members.My prime focus is to operationalize strategic advancement projects and initiatives for the Office of Advancement. I work independently and collaboratively with senior faculty development colleagues, corporate and foundation relations, alumni relations, planned giving, major gifts and annual giving and with faculty Advancement colleagues and academics across the University. I have built a portfolio of prospects and donors ($50,000 and above), including million dollar prospects and donors. Show less Lead regional expert in Calgary, Alberta for the Office of Advancement. Provide leadership for the operational implementation of regional majors gift fundraising strategies by working with senior management, and other units university-wide that have activities in Calgary. Responsibilities include:-Management and supervision of a regional major gift and administrative team-Portfolio management leading to closing major and planned gifts-Regional prospect management activities to enhance relationships with stakeholders in the region-Communication and coordination activities to deliver a coherent institution-wide regional approach Show less Main responsibilities include: Major Gifts fundraising from a defined portfolio of individual prospects in the western United States Developing my own portfolio through face to face visits Regional strategic planning for Major Gift fundraisingCommunication and coordination with other Office of Advancement portfoliosOther responsibilities include:Establishing specific regional goals and developing long-term philanthropic relationships with high capacity prospects and donors Soliciting individual donations in face-to-face meetings, by telephone and correspondenceCoordinating strategic moves to help the Office of Advancement reach its overall financial goalsTraining:CAGP Gift Planning All in a Day - January 29, 2013The Institute for Charitable Giving The Art of Asking - February 2014 Show less

  • Director of Development, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Managing Director, Advancement, Office of the Dean of Students

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Interim Director, Special Projects, Faculty Development

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Interim, Director of Development, Faculty of Engineering

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Regional Director

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Regional Director, Individual Giving

    Oct 2013 - Jul 2015