Joining Global in 2024, Myles has extensive professional experience leading top-performing fundraising initiatives in central Alberta, collaboratively raising more than $100 million over the last 11 years through major and planned gifts, sponsorships, capital campaigns, and marketing and communication strategies. Most recently as the Director of Fund & Business Development for the Outreach Centre, Myles established, led, and implemented a fundraising, marketing and communications program that increased the Outreach Centre’s presence in central Alberta and as a result, saw an increase in its revenue by $1,000,000 in just three years. He established the first annual Christmas Campaign “A Holiday Hope” that comprised of events, direct mail, and holiday appeals. This campaign raises more than $350,000 per year for families in need. Another example of Myles’ innovation in fundraising is the annual “Day of Hope Radiothon” which last year, raised more than $65,000 in one day.
Myles spent seven years at Red Deer College in multiple roles, notably as the Development Manager in Community Relations and the Business Development Manager in Corporate Services. Responsible for the operational management of all revenue generating programs, he was exceeded annual targets of $3 million through annual giving, major gifts, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and planned giving. Establishing the first centralized sponsorship program for the college, it generated over $2 million in seven years. During this time, he also worked on the “Shaping our Future” capital campaign leadership team, which raised more than $88 million towards the construction of the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.
He has mixed managerial experience, business acumen, and fund development expertise for his non-profit organizations. He believes that engagement and building community by mobilizing high performance teams will leave to improving lives and creating social impact. Myles has a versatile skill set and knowledge around the word “community” – community services, community relations, and community partnerships.
Fun fact: Myles is a dedicated volunteer in the central Alberta community where he can be found coaching his daughter in ringette or serving on boards of local community organizations.
