CHERYL ANN CARTWRIGHT

Telephone - cellphone 514-***-****

e-mail: ac5vwg@r.postjobfree.com

CURRICULUM VITAE

FUNDRAISING

MAZON CANADA

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

**** – January 2016 – Montreal office closed

Mandate - Schedule and oversee all administrative and fundraising procedures and programs.

Assist with outreach, marketing, conceptualization and coordination of major events.

Work with and supervise all volunteers, in office and at events

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF CANADA

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

(to establish a one year campaign – raised over $70,000 in first year of campaign )

Mandate - to raise awareness and funding for organization

Strategy - Conceptualized, developed and implemented new campaign, “Celebrating Women”, honouring seven well-known Canadian women of achievement, lawyer, business owners, etc.

Methodology -

structured fundraising campaign, committee, solicitation materials

composed all promotional and PR materials, including Press Releases, brochures and invitations, radio PA spots

developed concept and strategy for Angels’ Gala, which consisted of dinner, live music, dancing and Awards presentations. Theme - “Night of Nostalgia” (consistent with 100 year history of organization)..

selected musical theme and band “Dominic and the Corvairs” consistent with theme of the evening - “oldies” songs

developed and supervised Timed Agenda for sequence of events for the evening

FOUNDATION FOR VITAL AGING -

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (3 years )

Mandate to develop and implement methods to increase exposure and obtain finding for this new Foundation supporting the first and only Institute of Social Gerontology in the country.

Strategy:generated financial support through specifically designed outreach programs to corporations and individuals.

Programs and campaigns created :

Vital Lifetime Award, presented at a Gala to senior famous Canadians;

lst year artist Louis Muhlstock,

2nd year Alexander and Lotte Brott, founders of the McGill Chamber Orchestra

3rd years was to be Ben Weider

“50+ Health Fair” targeted to Baby Boomers

Methodology:

coordinated committees specific to projects

appointed well-known Canadians as representatives to organization;

National Ambassador - Ben Weider, C.M., O.C., President of Welder Fitness International and International Federation of Body Builders, mentor to Arnold Schwartznegger

Canadian Chair - Geraldine Doucet, Canadian performer and wife of the late Roger Doucet, voice of Les Canadiens, NHL

developed target markets

composed and distributed: Press Releases, solicitation materials, correspondence, advertising

2/ Cheryl Ann Cartwright

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EASTERN CANADA (5 years)

conceptualize and oversee the implementation of all fundraising and related programs.

coordination of press coverage, composing Press Releases, PR brochures,speeches, Program Book

plan, coordinate and supervise all details with local hotel for major Dinner each year for 800-1000.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - EASTERN CANADA (13 years)

ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA

U-ROCK PRODUCTIONS, Vice President & Director of Promotions

Producers of the top calibre ETA (Elvis Tribute Artists) shows in Canada, including original Elvis backup artists, The Jordanaires, The Sweet Inspirations and Al Dvorin

TOUCH OF CLASS PROMOTIONS Owner

Consulting re PR and fundraising

Coordinating of PR and onsite production of shows for local music events

Coordinate production of documentary of artists, promotional video with BIG FILMS INC.

PERSONAL

Languages: English & French, Spoken & Written

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Donor Perfect

Published in Journal of Alternative Therapies, Vital News

Creator and leader of women’s social group: S.W.A.N., (Single Women’s Alliance Network.)

Published articles in “Forever Young”,” Senior Times”

Interests: Reading, Traveling, Photography, Outdoor activities, Politics, Natural Therapies, Animal Rights

AFFILIATIONS

Board Member of C.A.R.P. – Canadian Association of Retired Persons

Member of the Canadian Lgion

St. Andrew’s Society

REFERENCES

Personal and professional, may be contacted upon request:

Phyllis Waxman, C.Q. – community leader in charity (retired)

Reuben Spector, National Accounts Manager, North America, Nova Chemicals (retired)

Lois Lieff – former Director of several charities

Dodo Heppner, volunteer community leader, founder of Mazon Montreal

Terry Landau, former Chair Mazon Montreal

Cheryl Brott, former Chair Mazon Montreal

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