People First Fundraising Solutions

People First Fundraising Solutions We help non-profits, municipalities and organizations develop sustainable fundraising solutions so they may build healthy and vibrant communities.

People First Fundraising Solutions (formerly People First Resource Development) works with community-based organizations, grassroots groups and municipalities to develop sustainable fundraising strategies that safeguard the long-term viability of their programs. By helping them to create and nurture a passionate and committed support base of stakeholders, People First strives to empower organizati

ons, groups and locales to acquire the resources and tools they need to achieve their missions and build healthy communities. We accomplish this through four (4) primary ways: 1) Introducing organizations to new revenue streams so they may diversify their funding base and reduce their reliance on major sources; 2) Identifying and optimizing support from current funding sources like major gifts from individuals and private foundations; 3) Working with board directors and staff to develop a stronger connection with their mission and vision; 4) Helping organizations to embrace effective donor stewardship practices to strengthen their stakeholders' affinity for their mission and vision. During his 22-year career in fund development, Mike Paquet has helped several community-based and grassroots non-profit groups throughout Southern Ontario to implement long-term sustainable fundraising and resource development programs. Driven by the concept that “people give to people”, Mike has enabled several organizations to discover the enormous potential of major gift fundraising. Currently, Mike is the Principal of People First Fundraising Solutions and remains steadfastly committed to guiding non-profit groups towards long-term viability by emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relations with individual and institutional donors in the community.

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