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Paul Robson
Fundraising Consultant
 
A seasoned fundraising executive, Paul has worked with many hospitals, geriatric care facilities, the YMCA, private schools, theatres, a church, sports sponsorships and national and international charitable agencies in helping them meet their financial objectives. He has directed successful capital campaigns with goals ranging from $2-$30 million. With a background in Journalism and Public Relations before becoming a fundraising consultant, Paul earned the APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) designation in 1975 and the CFRE designation in 1983.
 
Paul served as a Vice President and Senior Consultant with two of Canada's largest Fundraising Consultancies and has considerable experience in capital campaign planning and management, educational seminar design, development and implementation, case development, establishing annual campaigns and continuing support programs, developing strategic plans, deferred giving programs and has extensive experience working with boards and other volunteers. He has lead educational sessions at local, provincial, national and international conferences for fundraising executives. Paul has served on the boards of professional and charitable organizations and as president of a corporate charitable foundation. Born and educated in the UK, Paul attended York University and the University of Toronto.


Tony Steenbeek

Fundraising Consultant

Tony has worked on numerous campaigns over the years. Most recently he was Chair of the Calvin Christian School Hamilton $2.3M debt reduction campaign and has subsequently accepted the position of Donor Relations Coordinator with them.

Tony and his wife Betty are actively involved in their church congregation in Ancaster as small group leaders and he is responsible for training and mentoring other leaders. He has also served on Church council in the role of Elder and has served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. His sons, Derek and Kyle, are active athletes and Tony has also had the privilege of coaching soccer at the select and all star level. His background in the private sector and his extensive campaign experience combine to make him a valuable resource for our clients at TDG.