IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
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  • UpRising Philanthropic Consulting

    Location:

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Pronouns:

    she/her

    Identity:

    I identify as a white cis-gendered straight woman. I am aware of the privileges that I have and I use those to support and amplify other communities that do not have them. Therefore I am not considering myself part of an equity-deserving group.

    Services Offered:

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    Work Description:

    I founded UpRising in January 2025 to align my work with my values, driven by the belief that communities already have the solutions to the challenges they face—they simply need the funding and resources to bring them to life. I am a professional fundraiser with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and charity work both locally, nationally, and globally.

    https://www.uprisingconsulting.ca/

    Fundraising Strategy & Planning

    We help nonprofits develop comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with their mission and values. Our approach ensures financial sustainability through:

    Revenue diversification strategies
    Donor engagement and stewardship plans
    Capital and major gift campaign planning
    Grant writing and institutional fundraising
    Digital and community-based fundraising initiatives

    Board & Leadership Development

    Build fundraising literacy and confidence
    Strengthen governance and ethical decision-making
    Foster a culture of philanthropy within organizations
    Develop board engagement strategies for fundraising success
    Equity-Centered Fund Development

    UpRising Philanthropic Consulting is committed to disrupting traditional fundraising norms that reinforce power imbalances.

    Anti-oppressive fundraising training
    Ethical storytelling and donor communications guidance
    DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) assessments and policy development
    Consultation on reparative and trust-based philanthropy models
    Workshops & Training

    ​We offer customized workshops for nonprofit teams, boards, and fundraisers to build skills and confidence in:

    Fundraising fundamentals and best practices
    Grant writing and proposal development
    Legacy giving
    Ethical storytelling and donor engagement
    Advocacy and activism in philanthropy
    Speaking & Thought Leadership

    Let's Work Together!

    ​If you’re ready to reimagine philanthropy, challenge harmful fundraising norms, and build a strategy that reflects your values, UpRising Philanthropic Consulting is here to help. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your organization’s fundraising journey.

    Rates:

    I work with clients on a sliding scale based on their organizational size and capacity. I am happy to discuss rates per contract or project with prospective clients based on their budget. I also work with clients to help source funding to support my contract work. As a fundraiser, I am bound by the sector ethics and standards and therefore I do not work on a commission basis.

    Non Profit Experience:

    Yes

    Non Profit Rate:

    Yes

    Email:

    [email protected]

    Phone:

    9024107242

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