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You're in good company

Here's what some clients and colleagues have said about us and our past work.

Working with Purposeful as our Fractional Executive Director and fundraising support has been transformative for our organization. Their leadership, expertise, and strategic guidance have been crucial in navigating our next phase of growth. They have ensured the smooth day-to-day operations, helped us clarify our long-term vision and secure the resources we need for sustainability.

Marjory McDonald, Board Chair, Making Art Making Change

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Purposeful has been instrumental in helping us navigate the crucial startup phase of the Canadian Peace Museum. Their fundraising strategy gave us with clear direction and ensured we knew exactly what we needed to have in place. We've been able to prioritize key actions and are well underway in attracting the necessary funding to support our mission. We feel confident moving forward thanks to their expertise and support."

Chris Houston, President, Canadian Peace Museum

Your services are incredibly high quality, and your flexibility and pace of working was a massive support. Thank you so much for all you have done to support our team."

Cameron Becker, Director of Philanthropy, CARE Canada

As past Chair of the Jack.org Board's Fundraising Committee, I had the opportunity to work with Natalie and Gillian during their tenure as Interim VPs. They were strong partners through a period of significant change within the organization. Natalie and Gillian prioritized donor relationships, risk management and staff retention, while championing the cause of fundraising sustainability.”

Blair Cowan, EVP and Head, Commercial Banking, CIBC &
Past Board Member and Chair, Fundraising Committee, Jack.org

Kate is an innovative strategist. During the pandemic, she collaborated on a proposal for a cultural-competency training program for Mass Culture. Kate led the successful grant application to the Department of Canadian Heritage, resulting in T.R.A.I.N.—a professional development program uniting arts workers and artists to foster equity in the arts sector. She co-led the Arts Advocacy and Activism series, teaching participants about government engagement and advocacy. The T.R.A.I.N. funding helped expand Mass Culture, and Kate played a key role in its growth. Mass Culture recommends her as a highly effective consultant."

Michelle Yeung, CFRE, Managing Director, Mass Culture

Gillian and Natalie were our interim Vice-Presidents of Development during a time of significant change for our organization. They guided us through these seismic shifts with skill and vision. They consulted with staff effectively to understand the complex challenges we were experiencing and led the process of developing a clear and actionable annual plan to address these challenges and drive results. Their leadership, dedication, and strategic vision enabled us to evolve how we fundraise, engage our stakeholders, and work together as a team."

Laura Callaghan, Manager, Jack.org

Natalie takes this stuff seriously. I have worked with her for years and I would absolutely recommend her to any of my clients. If you're a fundraiser looking for extra brainpower from a smart, strategic, dedicated and considerate human...you can stop looking!"

Zach Zimmel, Strategy Director,  Principles

Working with Gillian will be a game-changer for your organization. Her expertise in granting strategies is unparalleled. Thanks to her guidance, we [Jack.org] not only increased our funding but also streamlined our processes, making a bigger impact in our community. Gillian is a true asset to any nonprofit working to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy."

Jesse Hayman, Chief Growth Officer, Greenspace Mental Health

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We honour and recognize that where we live, work, and build community are on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat and Kanien’kehá:ka people. We understand that our work in the social impact sector intersects with complex historical legacies. We are committed to continuous learning and unlearning and recognizing the need to decolonize our perspectives. We understand that our words alone are not enough; actions must follow. We pledge to work to ensure that our fundraising and philanthropic practices align with the principles of justice, equity, and respect for all.

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