Category: Our Firm

Gillian Aitken

Post author By mturner
Post date September 21, 2016

Junior Associate

Gillian Aitken has over 5 years of experience in fundraising and strategic development. In this time, she has executed a wide range of fundraising initiatives from writing grant proposals and cultivating funding relationships with corporations and foundations, to managing major gift programs and direct mail campaigns. While most of her career has been spent fundraising for charities in Canada, she spent four months in Varanasi, India, preparing successful grant proposals for a local literacy charity. Gillian earned her bachelor’s degree in Global Politics from Carleton University.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Gillian’s core expertise is in Major and Principal Gifts. She also has extensive experience in Donor Engagement and Donor Journey; Direct Mail; Board Relations; Fundraising Events.

Sector Experience: Education; Youth Empowerment; International Development

Gillian’s fundraising must have: Internal donor strategy meetings.

Contact Gillian at: gaitken@ssutton-and-associates.com

America Associates Our Associates

Jason Bateman

Post author By mturner
Post date September 21, 2016

Associate

Jason Bateman has managed multiple development and fundraising teams for complex organizations. He spent twelve years at Vistage, the world’s leading CEO peer advisory organization, where he managed membership growth, board development, teams, operations, and financials, while setting all-time growth and member retention records. As Gen Next Managing Director, he focused on improving operations, stewardship, board development/cultivation, fundraising, and KPIs which resulted in the best 2 years of the organization’s 10-year history. At the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI), he led the Development Operations teams where his team achieved the best Q2, Q3, and 3rd best year in ARI’s 35-year history, raising over $15M. ARI’s success was in direct correlation to implementing stronger pipeline cultivation, creation of a new membership model, implementing a new CRM, major donor growth and spearheading 6 successful quarterly $100K+ donor-day campaigns. He quickly grew these two nonprofit organizations and most recently has been acting as the interim Corporate Strategy Officer for the American Red Cross-Los Angeles where he supported research and helped create a new corporate pipeline of over 500 unapproached LA companies. He trained the Red Cross on new client acquisition strategies and helped with donor campaigns and engagement, leveraging his network of over 7,000 Sr. Executives to gain access to new donors, sponsors and funds raised. Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Studio Arts from Hamilton College in New York.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Jason’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement. He also has wide experience in Advancement Services, Fundraising Campaigns, Corporate Sponsorships and Alliances, and New Donor Acquisition.

Sector Experience: Education, Arts & Culture, International Development, Community Based Membership & Advocacy

Jason’s fundraising must have: A noble mission and a desire to be innovative. If you have a world-changing or life-changing impact and are willing to try new and innovative strategies, then let’s collaborate to make some game-changing moves to yield explosive growth and inspirational stewardship.

Contact Jason at: JaBateman@ssutton-and-associates.com

Canada Associates Our Associates

Mark Banbury

Post author By mturner
Post date September 21, 2016

Senior Associate

With more than 19 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Mark Banbury’s career has spanned the globe and key philanthropic sectors. Some of his previous professional roles have included Global Chief Information Officer for Plan International (UK), Chief Information and Constituent Services Officer for Heart and Stroke Foundation (Canada) and the Director of Information Systems and New Media for SickKids Foundation (Canada). In these capacities, Mark has managed operational teams including IT, Human Resources, Communications, Operations, Facilities, and Purchasing/Warehousing/Logistics. Additionally, in 2011, he oversaw the global communications aspects of the launch of Plan International’s successful Because I Am A Girl Campaign and the UN International Day of the Girl Child. Throughout his career, Mark has consistently been on the senior management teams of large organizations where he both led and was a key participant in organizational strategic planning.

Mark graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Honours) in Radio and Television Arts and has taken graduate courses in the areas of organizational development, distance education, and media.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Mark specializes in Advancement Services, Management and Governance, Data Analytics, Project Management, and Fundraising Technology.

Sector Experience: Mark has global experience in the health, education, international development, and membership/advocacy sectors, across several large organizations. His notable work has included the transformation of several large recurring giving programs through the use of applied technology and analytics. Mark has led over a half dozen major nonprofit CRM implementations/stabilizations/replacements across these various sectors.

Mark’s fundraising must have: Integrated systems that present a single source of truth are fundamental to supplying data and analytics that drive good decision making. Building on a good strategic plan and a robust governance structure, technology can make the difference between just sustaining an organization’s mission and transforming an organization into a sector leader.

Contact Mark at: mbanbury@ssutton-and-associates.com

Our Firm Representative Client Briefs

Representative Client Briefs

Post author By mturner
Post date September 14, 2016

Representative Client Briefs

Our Work In Action

Disaster Recovery Institute Canada

Comprehensive Integrated Marketing Plan

Green Party of the United States

Strategic Multi-Year Fund Development Plan and Implementation Strategy

Institute for Integrated Transitions

Campaign Feasibility Study, Facilitation and Training, and Annual Giving Program

Northwest Arkansas Equality

Organizational Analysis, Impact Assessment, and Strategic Plan

POV 3rd Street

Strategic Plan Followed by Fundraising Plan

St. Matthew’s United Church

Fundraising Campaign Feasibility Study and Strategic Fundraising and Finance Plan

Weengushk Film Institute

Fundraising Campaign Feasibility Study and Strategic Plan

Green Party of Canada

Development Program Review and Expansion Strategies and Interim Program Management

Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR)

Interim Project Management, Major and Principal Gifts and Advancement Services

Ontario Science Center

Customer Relationship Management Data Migration

Orlando Ballet

Inaugural Annual Report

Public Radio Program Directors Association

Strategic Planning

AIR Artists

Development of Fundraising Collateral Materials, Case for Support, and Ongoing Fundraising Mentorship and Coaching

Pikesville Armory Foundation

Fundraising Campaign Consultant

Our Firm Our Innovation Team Model

Our Innovation Team Model

Post author By mturner
Post date September 14, 2016

Our Innovation Team Model

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. differentiates itself from other consulting firms through customized Innovation Teams of highly skilled technical experts assembled to meet the client’s unique needs. This highly flexible proprietary model allows us to apply the time and talent of the technical experts assembled, to the specific area of need, for only as much time as required. Our teams thus outperform high-level generalists by providing deep subject expertise, which would otherwise be cost-prohibitive, while also assuring the clients only pay for what they need and are not charged for unwarranted services and expertise beyond the scope of their requirements.

1. Listen & Understand

We take as much time as needed upfront to listen, understand and evaluate your unique challenges, needs and opportunities.

2. Assemble the Right Team

Our Innovation Team Model is based on your unique needs. We only assemble the right team, for the right amount of time so that you get the right solutions.

3. Local Perspective Global Knowledge

Each Innovation Team is a blend of local expertise from your city, state, or province and global experts with deep experience in your area of needs.

4. Your Unique Roadmap

We are committed to delivering you a strategic roadmap that is easy to understand, actionable, tactical and most importantly – unique to your needs.

5. From Start to Finish

Our belief is that there are far too many ‘solutions’ that end up overwhelming rather than helping. We get it. That’s why we are with you as long as you need us.

We get it…

The word “consulting” or “firm” often conjures an allergic reaction for anyone that has experienced the overwhelming feeling when the ‘final report’ hits their desk. Trust us – all of our Associates have been there.

At the risk of creating yet another “product” or proprietary offering that promises to be unique, transformative, etc., we set out to create something…useful! A model that provides quick, cost-effective and tailored solutions to your unique needs and challenges. This isn’t about providing a huge, daunting, costly package full of bells and whistles you’ll never be able to use. This is about real, actionable, tactical things you can do now or in the near future. After all… you aren’t looking to solve problems that don’t exist, are you? You need a clear roadmap and the right team of experts. Let us be your guides.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability Our Firm

Commitment to Equity,Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability

Post author By mturner
Post date September 14, 2016

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability

S. Sutton & Associates Inc.’s commitment to inclusion and opportunity across gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, culture, and experience drives us forward every day. The firm was founded by a woman and remains woman-owned and operated. Notably, 54% of our Associates are women, and 43% have intersectional or diverse identity factors. S. Sutton & Associates Inc. adheres to principles of pay equity for all Associates regardless of identity factors and has no discernible gender or racial wage gap. The firm is also committed to sustainable business practices which helps to reinforce principles of inclusion. It operates as a virtual office which eliminates a significant environmental footprint and enables the participation of those in remote locations and those who may have a disability, dependent care obligations, or other responsibilities outside of work.