Luke R.

Hi, I’m Luke, a fundraising professional with 10+ years of helping nonprofits grow their revenue, build real donor relationships, and run fundraising programs that actually work. I currently serve as the Head of Individual Giving at the Vancouver Art Gallery, where I lead major gift strategy, donor experience, and revenue growth across individual supporters. Before that, I worked with a range of nonprofits in the arts, environmental, and social sectors, both in-house and as a consultant. My specialty is stepping into an organization, assessing what needs attention first, and putting practical fundraising systems in place. I can help with strategy, donor engagement, and the hands-on work needed to bring in funding, no fluff, no buzzwords for the sake of it. What I do well: Major Gifts & Donor Strategy Building and managing relationships with high-value donors and moving them toward greater giving. Campaign & Annual Giving Programs From digital fundraising to year-end appeals and donor journeys, I create campaigns that resonate and deliver. Donor Communications Clear, compelling messaging for proposals, cases for support, impact updates, and stewardship, written for humans, not robots. Pipeline & CRM Optimization Organizing donor portfolios, reporting progress, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Whether you need someone to lead strategy, boost your major gifts program, or build better systems, I aim to make fundraising feel simpler and more effective, not overwhelming. If you’re looking for a partner who understands donors, cares about good storytelling, and can help you reach ambitious revenue goals, I’d love to chat. Let’s build something meaningful together. Luke