Deborah brings more than three decades of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to Global Philanthropic Canada, with a career spanning healthcare, social services, arts and culture, and community-based organizations. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), she also holds a Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic Studies (2026) from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
The majority of Deborah’s career has been spent working in London and Middlesex County, Huron Perth Counties and the Waterloo Region, giving her a longstanding understanding of the Southwestern Ontario, its communities and its philanthropic landscape. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations raise millions of dollars to address community needs, engage Boards and volunteers, and build lasting relationships with donors.
Deborah is particularly drawn to projects that require both strategic clarity and practical implementation. Whether developing a multi-year fund development plan, assessing campaign readiness, building a fundraising program or helping an organization navigate a period of transition, she brings a collaborative, grounded approach focused on what is achievable and sustainable.
In her consulting practice, Deborah supports organizations through campaign planning, Cases for Support, donor stewardship strategies, policy development, and coaching for fundraising teams and leaders. Her recent clients span hospice and healthcare, mental health, housing, disability inclusion and community living, animal welfare, and children’s education.
She is an active contributor to professional learning in the sector recently partnering with Pillar Nonprofit Network for the annual education series and delivered a keynote address at the 2026 Ontario Hospice Fund Developers Conference.
Over her career, Deborah has worked with organizations including Diabetes Canada, the Alzheimer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Children’s Health Foundation, KidsAbility Foundation, and the London Children’s Museum. These experiences continue to inform her approach to philanthropy, campaign strategy and nonprofit leadership.