Inspire TeamPartners/Senior Philanthropic Architects
PartnersSusan Egles, CFRE Philanthropic Architect Sue has a diverse fundraising background both in and outside of Inspire. Since joining the firm in 1997, her broad fundraising experience has resulted in extremely creative and successful programs. With a strong ability to understand what makes each organization unique, Sue has overseen fundraising campaigns with goals ranging from $1.5 million to $100 million. Sue has worked directly with more than 150 charitable organizations spanning the education, health, arts and culture, sports and social service sectors in most provinces. Sue's consulting career commenced after her graduation from Queen's University, where she worked with a U.S. consultancy primarily in post-secondary education. Sue has a strong interest developing best practices in major gift fundraising and speaks frequently at industry conferences to share her experiences. She is especially attuned to the changing role of volunteers and the development of strong staff and volunteer partnerships to achieve exceptional results.
Phone: (416) 544-9700, Ext. 501 Email: segles@inspireinc.ca
Chris Hobbs, CFRE Philanthropic Architect & Partner Chris joined Inspire in 1989 (then Navion) as one of the Firm's early campaign directors. He worked all over Canada leading capital campaigns in faith-based organizations, health care and social service charities. For many years, Chris managed and directed all of our church related programs. With more than 50 clients experiences over the years, Chris moved on in 2007 to become Director of Philanthropy for the Renascent Foundation. While at Renascent, Chris completed a $6 million campaign and oversaw the entire development program. Chris has always enjoyed the ability to assist a variety of clients and in 2010 he returned to Inspire. Chris has developed a particular reputation for his depth of fundraising knowledge; campaign plan development and implementation; major gift activities and now with the practical experiences at Renascent, he has a full complement of development expertise. Chris obtained his university education at Grove City College, Pennsylvania and McMaster University, Hamilton.
Phone: (416) 544-9700, Ext. 503 Email: chobbs@inspireinc.ca
Philanthropic Architects
Sue Lawrenson, CFRE Senior Philanthropic Architect With 25 years of experience in fundraising, Sue Lawrenson has extraordinary knowledge of capital campaigns, annual funds and major giving programs for the charitable sector. She prides herself on her interpersonal skills and enjoys working in a team environment. Sue's strength is in volunteer management. Over the years, she has recruited countless volunteers and conducted many motivational training sessions, which have helped volunteers and staff to achieve successful fundraising results. Sue has worked with a number of small organizations, doing an excellent job of preparing them for fundraising. Although her professional background is in fundraising, Sue has a keen interest in the performing arts and has been an active participant, both on and off stage, in many theatrical productions. Sue is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, with an Honours Bachelor of Music Degree.
Gary Nadalin Senior Philanthropic Architect Gary is a seasoned professional with twenty years of experience in fundraising, community and public relations and strategic planning. As a Senior Philanthropic Architect, Gary has successfully managed and directed a number of community based campaigns - both large and small - for a variety of organizations including hospitals, social service agencies, municipalities and churches. Since 2002, he has managed and directed campaigns and studies in Barrie, Chatham-Kent, Waterloo, Kingston, Milton and Alymer that have raised over $130 million. Since his graduation from the University of Western Ontario, Gary has worked for many organizations within the private and public sectors including the University of Guelph, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Ford Motor Company of Canada. His professional and community affiliations are extensive and include the Association for Hospital Philanthropy, the Canadian Council for Advancement in Education, the Ontario Association for Police Service Boards and Rotary International.
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