Christina Attard has spent over a decade helping charities ask better and donors give smarter.
For her, the best part is enabling people who want to help realize their vision for doing good.
Key Accomplishments
- Facilitated over $2 Million in current gifts and more than $15 Million in estate gifts to charity
- Implemented direct mail / telethon campaign that drove 30% increase in legacy gifts
- Led successful Toronto-based charity golf tournament that raised $205,000 net in 2005
- Managed pool of 300+ potential supporters, volunteers and previous donors
- Member of the first graduating class of Canadian Advanced Gift Planning course
Career Highlights
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan
2011-Present Development Director
Leading a new comprehensive fund development initiative serving 200,000 Catholics and over 140 parish communities.
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario
2006-10 Senior Development Officer, Gift Planning
Member of one of Canada's most established and prestigious gift planning teams. Specialized in gifts of insurance and securities and maintained contacts within national pool of potential and existing supporters.
University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
2004-06 Charitable Gift Planning Officer
Led new program to encourage estate gifts to College. Worked in collaboration with the University of Toronto.
1999-04 Development Assistant
Contributed as junior member to alumni relations and development team as part of landmark $1 Billion University of Toronto comprehensive campaign.
Professional Development
Canadian Advanced Gift Planning Certificate
Canadian Gift Planning Certificate
U.S. Gift Planning Certificate
Member and regular attendee at Association of Fundraising Professionals and
Canadian Association of Gift Planners conferences and roundtable education sessions
University of Toronto
Hon. BA, With High Distinction, Mediaeval Studies
Volunteer Roles
Canadian Association of Gift Planners, South Saskatchewan Roundtable Executive
1st Timeraiser Regina
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Leave a Legacy, South Eastern Ontario
Girl Guides of Canada
Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Toronto Roundtable Executive
1st Timeraiser Regina
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Leave a Legacy, South Eastern Ontario
Girl Guides of Canada
Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Toronto Roundtable Executive
Now that we've met...
