Susan’s expertise as a fundraising strategist is grounded in a lifelong career in the nonprofit sector that includes major gifts, annual fund, and special events experience. As a member of the Capacity Building team, she leads clients through development assessments and supports them as they implement development plans. She is also a skilled writer and editor, helping clients shape their philanthropic vision and tell their stories to maximize donor engagement and support. 

Before joining Benefactor Group in 2019, Susan spent a decade at a major adult acute-care hospital in Western Canada, gaining experience in all aspects of fundraising. She led a team focused on building strategic partnerships with physicians to maximize philanthropy. She has also raised funds for national literacy organizations as a staff person and as a volunteer and has worked in media relations and radio/TV production. Susan has an MBA in Nonprofit Management with a specialization in arts, media and entertainment management from the Schulich School of Business at York University, Toronto.