Shawn Van DaeleShawn Van Daele
Skill

Fundraising + donor communications

Applied in the following roles & initiatives

Utilised across roles that shaped this practice.

Tailor for

Utilised during tenures at Chai Lifeline Canada, St. Joseph's Hospice of London, Ascend Fundraising Solutions, Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Thomas-Elgin and Diabetes Canada - Aprons in Action.

  1. Marketing & Communications Manager

    2025 - 2026

    Chai Lifeline Canada

    Supported $7.5M+ in annual fundraising through campaign optimization, donor messaging and cross-channel execution

  2. Director, Marketing & Communications

    2019 - 2021

    St. Joseph's Hospice of London

    Created the enduring brand platform 'We are here for you...because of you,' strengthening community ownership, emotional connection and donor engagement

  3. Creative Director, Marketing & Communications

    2021 - 2023

    Ascend Fundraising Solutions

    Directed creative strategy and execution for seven-figure fundraising campaigns; recommendations influenced investment across TV, digital, direct mail, print and OOH

  4. Board Director + Volunteer Mentor

    2022 - Present

    Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Thomas-Elgin

    Governance, fundraising support, marketing and communications counsel and direct youth mentorship for an organization focused on youth potential, equity and lasting community relationships.

  5. Selected Committee Member

    2026

    Diabetes Canada - Aprons in Action

    Contributing marketing, fundraising communications, community outreach and participant-engagement perspective to campaign awareness and the supporter experience.

Commonly paired with

Brand + positioning strategy, Integrated marketing + campaigns and Communications strategy.