Red Letter Philanthropy Counsel

Red Letter Ltd.
40 Water Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 2228
Windsor, Nova Scotia

CANADA B0N 2T0

Phone Number:
(902) 798-0809

Fax Number:
(902) 472-3536

Since our firm’s establishment our clients have included:


Organization	Location	Scope of Services


Acadia University	Nova Scotia	• Intensive part time counsel - major gifts


AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation)	Ontario	• Board orientation and training


Barrett Corporation	New Brunswick	• Donor advising • Philanthropic plan • Sponsorship plan (Barrett Amateur)


Big Brothers Big Sisters	Nova Scotia	• Intensive part time counsel • Medium gifts program design and execution (“Matchmakers”) • Staff mentorship and training


Big Brothers Big Sisters	Atlantic Region	• Major gifts training and education • Medium gifts (“Matchmakers”) multi-agency program design • Ongoing periodic program guidance


Byrony House	Nova Scotia	• Branding and Case Development


Canadian Olympic Committee Gold Medal Plates	Ontario	• Fundraising project management


Central Nova Civic Centre	Nova Scotia	• Fundraising project management

David Foster Foundation (BC)	British Columbia	• Intensive part time counsel and fundraising project management


Ducks Unlimited	Atlantic	• Intensive part time counsel – major gifts


Health Services Foundation of the South Shore	Nova Scotia	• Fundraising strategic plan • Organizational benchmarking • Board orientation and training


Holland College	Prince Edward Island	• Intensive part time counsel – capital campaign


Hooked Rug Museum of North America	Nova Scotia	• Campaign readiness appraisal • Strategic fund raising plan


Landmark East	Nova Scotia	• Intensive part-time counsel, readiness appraisal and major gifts

Maritimes Breeding Bird Atlas Project	Maritimes	• Intensive part time counsel – major gifts


Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia	• Prospect identification – tour sponsorship • Staff mentorship and training • Intensive part time counsel – major gifts


N. B. Heart and Stroke Foundation	New Brunswick	• Needs assessment and feasibility study


Northwood Foundation	Nova Scotia	• Development program review


Royal Society of Canada (RSC)	Ontario	• Intensive part time counsel – capital campaign


Vancouver Island University (BC)	British Columbia	• Fundraising SWOT analysis • Board orientation and training


Victoria County Humane Society	Ontario	• Campaign readiness appraisal • Feasibility study • Staff mentorship and training


Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa	Ontario	• Fundraising strategic plan • e-Philanthropy strategy • Organizational benchmarking • Prospect identification

In addition, in previous fundraising positions (professionally, and as senior level volunteers), our team has served, led and advised:

Post Secondary Education
Acadia University (NS)
Mount Allison University (NB)
Mount Saint Vincent University (NS)
Nipissing University (ON)
Saint Mary’s University (NS)
Trent University (ON)
University of Kings College (NS)
University of Prince Edward Island (PE)
University of Regina (SA)

Health Care

Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (NS)
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

Community Causes
Apple Tree Landing (NS)
Canard United Church (NS)
International Children’s Games (NS)
Kentville Library (NS)
Sackville Minor Hockey Association (NB)

Science, Research and the Environment
Huntsman Marine Science Centre (NS)
Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research (NB)
RP Eye Research Foundation (ON)
Tantramar Marsh Preservation (NB)

Arts, Culture and Heritage
Neptune Theatre (NS)
Nova Scotia Council for Heritage and the Arts (NS)
Pier 21 (NS)

Independent Schools
Kings Edgehill School (NS)
RCS Netherwood School (NB)

Fundraising Profession
AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)
CCIS (Canadian Council of Independent Schools)
CCAE (Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education)

Regional/National Philanthropies
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Atl. (NS)
Harrison McCain Foundation (NB)
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia