Strengthening Organizations

“Suzanne took Raising the Roof from zero to 100 in no time at all. She brought incredible energy and strategic vision to the work. And she wasn’t shy about using creative, entrepreneurial ideas either.”
Derek Ballantyne, Former President, Raising the Roof
CEO, The Toronto Community Housing Corporation

“My image of working with Suzanne is a bird flying with such facility, grace and ease -- and yet we flew so fast!. . .  I think she is very great.”
Amanuel Melles
President, African Canadian Social Development Council

Suzanne Gibson uses her organizational expertise and experience to draw out the dreams, talent and creative potential that lies within every organization. Her services include:

Organizational Development and Capacity Building
Feasibility studies
Income diversification strategies
Launching new organizations
Developing new ventures
Strengthening governance structures
Operational plans

Training and Facilitation
Facilitating problem solving sessions, planning meetings, community forums, collaborative processes, and team work
Training related to Board development, leadership, team work, partnership development, project management and all aspects of fundraising and resource development

Leadership Training and Coaching
Leadership development and goal setting
Mentorship of key volunteers and senior staff
Team work and teaching leaders effective facilitation skills

Strategic Planning
Facilitating strategic planning sessions and community forums
Visioning and helping groups set an organization’s mission, vision, values and goals
Establishing and securing ownership for multi-year plans

Fund Development and Fundraising
Fund development strategies and plans
Hands-on support with implementation
Board, volunteer and staff training
Proposal development
Tailored curriculum development, training and evaluation

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