Karin Massar

Over 20 years of experience working and volunteering in the non-profit and charitable sector including Animal Welfare, Education, Environmental, Social Services and Sport organizations.

Education includes an Honours Post Graduate diploma in Fundraising & Resource Development from Georgian College. A highly motivated self-starter who enjoys continued learning by attending AFP conferences in Toronto and Vancouver. Trained and experienced in Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Grants, Donor Stewardship and Signature Events. I am most passionate about building and nurturing relationships with donors and community groups.

Contractor at Charitable organizations (2026 – Present)

Working part time for Charitable organizations

• Planning and executing a 50th Anniversary Celebration
• Planning and executing a Strategic Plan
• Community Relations to link charitable organizations with Grant funding

Senior Officer, Community Giving at BC SPCA Kelowna (2019-02 – 2026-11)

Leads fundraising activities in Kelowna

• Build relationships, donor stewardship and community relations
• Manages events with Provincial Office, Animal Centre staff, Event Committee and volunteers
• Plans and executes Signature Events – Fur Ball Gala, Lock-in for Love
• Provides donor stewardship with Planned Giving and Major Donors
• Seeks opportunities for regional and local support through donations and sponsorship
• Key Achievement/Impact: Re-building and nurturing relationships in the community

Development Officer, Community Giving at Abbotsford Hospice (2017-08 – 2018-10)

Donor Stewardship and Community Relations

• Develop opportunities for Community/Third Party event support
• Identify and develop sponsorship opportunities for events and programs
• Manage Butterfly Ball, Hike for Hospice and Memorial Butterfly Release
• Key Achievement/Impact: Increased fundraising through donor stewardship

Donor Relations, Annual Giving at Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation (2016-07 – 2017)

Co-ordinate Grateful Patient, Memorial and Tribute Giving programs

• Design and manage Direct Mail program
• Donor recognition activities and events
• Manage and co-ordinate Signature Foundation events
• Research, write and submit successful grant proposals
• Key Achievement/Impact: Doubled donations and sponsorship at Gala event

Fund Development Officer at Chilliwack Community Services (2012-06 – 2016-07)

Build relationships with businesses, community groups, sponsors and donors

• Create awareness of the organization with marketing and communications
• Strengthen community relationships through networking and presentations
• Match donor interests to programs requiring funding
• Donor stewardship, acknowledgement and recognition
• Prospect research and successful Grant proposals
• Create full year sponsorship plan for Corporate Sponsorship
• Manage all stages of Signature Events – Gala, Golf Tournament, Melody Mayhem, Christmas Sharing and oversaw Third Party Events
• Key Achievement/Impact: Created new fundraising plan, case for support to increase revenue

Resource Development & Volunteer Coordinator at Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (2009 – 2011)

Event Coordinator at Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (2008 – 2009)

Fundraising Co-ordinator at Breaking Down Barriers (2006 – 2007)

Fundraising/Volunteer Manager at Big Sisters of Orillia & District (2005 – 2006)

Store Manager at Modrobes (2002 – 2003)

Business Owner at Karin’s Closet (2000 – 2001)

Administrator/Fundraiser at Barrie Kempettes Gymnastics Club (1995 – 2000)

Newspaper Advertising Layout Artist at The Barrie Banner (1985 – 1987)

Promotion & Marketing Director at The Downtown Centre (1984 – 1984)

Honours Post Graduate diploma in Fundraising & Resource Development – Georgian College (2004 – 2005)

Diploma in Advertising/Marketing – Georgian College (1982 – 1984)