Deborah Barton

Deborah Barton

Senior Consultant

Stratford, Ontario

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Deborah Barton, BA, CFRE (she·her·hers)

35 + years of fundraising expertise in the Ontario region, specializing in arts & culture, community & social services, government and healthcare

Consulting Skills

  • Annual Giving
  • Audits & Assessments
  • Board Development & Governance
  • Campaign Management
  • Campaign Planning Studies
  • Case for Support
  • Coaching & Training
  • Communications & Marketing
  • Foundations
  • Fund Development Planning
  • Major Gift Development
  • Philanthropic Naming
  • Pipeline Management
  • Planned Giving
  • Small Shop Fundraising
  • Special Events
  • Sponsorship
  • Stewardship & Donor Relations
  • Strategic Planning

Sector Experience

  • Arts & Culture
  • Community & Social Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare

Deborah brings over three decades of exceptional leadership in the nonprofit sector to Global, joining the team in 2025. A dynamic and accomplished fundraising strategist and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Deborah has spearheaded initiatives that have raised millions for healthcare, cultural, and community organizations across Canada. Highlights of her career include co-leading community engagement for a capital campaign for Canada’s first children’s museum in London, Ontario, and implementing legacy gift programs for causes that have transformed children’s healthcare.

Passionate about building meaningful donor relationships and sustainable fundraising models, Deborah combines strategic vision with enthusiasm for coaching Boards and teams, making her a trusted advisor and leader in the philanthropic field. Her commitment and expertise position her as an invaluable asset to Global’s team of Senior Consultants.

Deborah has been instrumental in advancing missions including working with the Canadian Diabetes Association (now Diabetes Canada), Alzheimer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Children’s Health Foundation, KidsAbility Foundation, Grand River Hospital Foundation and the London Children’s Museum.

Fun Fact: When not crafting transformative campaigns, Deborah immerses herself in art, music, and culture and spent 15 years volunteering with the Stratford Festival of Canada, where she led backstage and costume warehouse tours, inspiring hundreds of patrons with exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and fostering meaningful connections.

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