Category: Our Firm

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: [email protected]

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.

Our Firm

Post author By mturner
Post date September 11, 2016

Our Firm

Consultants in Philanthropic Management

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. brings decades of experience to all aspects of your philanthropic initiatives providing the best possible strategies and approaches to help you realize your philanthropic potential.

First Principles

Collaboration

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. serves as partner with our clients to build philanthropic capacity. Our consultants bring experience, objectivity and candor in our counsel to presidents, governing boards, fundraising staff and philanthropists to help meet their objectives and build a high-performance culture of philanthropy.

Best Practices

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. brings expertise in the most current best practices to all our relationships to help clients elevate performance to meet immediate needs and achieve long-term, sustainable growth. We draw from our philanthropic management experience across diverse sectors around the world and regularly refine and apply best practices.

Evidence-Based

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. applies a strategic, rigorous, analytics and evidence-based approach to provide guidance to the philanthropic enterprise in its entirety: all programs, support services, as well as executive and volunteer leadership.

Rigor

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. applies rigor and seeks clients eager to set ambitious goals and align activity to achieve results.

Results

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. is dedicated to providing counsel that has qualitative and quantitative positive impact on clients. Our accountability is to help clients achieve their philanthropic objectives and develop the means to build on success for many years to come.

Methodology

Recognize
Opportunities

Change creates opportunity. Shifts in political, economic, business environments, or ecosystems, transitions in staff or board leadership, strategic or campaign planning or evolution/launch of a new program, can be harnessed to optimize success going forward.

Audit, Evaluate,
Assess

Information drives process. We capture and use data to conduct a comprehensive audit, evaluation and assessment to inform next steps to strengthen your philanthropic efforts.

Create
Roadmap

S. Sutton & Associates Inc. translates evidence – based actionable recommendations into strategy and action steps, providing a strategic, comprehensive roadmap to achieve your goals. With hands-on assistance we apply a framework to help your team implement recommendations.

Core Values

Maximize philanthropy to achieve significant impact

Embrace and drive transformational change

Build relationships through communication and respect

Apply creativity to support excellence

Canada Associates Our Associates

Kyle Tan

Post author By mturner
Post date July 11, 2016

Junior Associate

Kyle is a core team member of the firm serving our back-office operations, with responsibility for monthly performance plans, financial projections & forecasting, and vendor relations. A junior at the University of Toronto in the Rotman Commerce program, Kyle is pursuing a specialization in Management with a dual focus in Data Science and Strategy, along with a minor in Economics. Outside the classroom, Kyle is involved in the Rotman Commerce Students’ Association as the Director of International Student Affairs.

Fundraising Must Have: Solid back-office operation