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About Brock
Brock has a wealth of experience spanning nearly every major nonprofit sector in North America. As a direct marketer, he managed digital and print campaigns in healthcare, education, multiple Olympic Games, humanitarian and domestic aid, and the environment. As a senior leader on the frontlines, Brock's efforts have largely been in international development, and mental health.
His book "From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits" released in September 2020 is a bestseller, with copies sold in over eight countries.
Brock was a founding co-chair on the board of Relay Education, a charity educating young people about their environmental impact and the value of renewable power in our daily lives.
Brock completed his undergraduate degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by a postgraduate certification in Fundraising and Volunteer Management at Humber College in Toronto. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), as well as a longstanding member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter. He has also obtained the bCRE-PRO designation for a professional-level proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
More recently, Brock has been completing his Certificate of Leadership Practice from the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Their courses emphasize new ways of thinking and doing to build purpose-driven initiatives and institutions, and are informed by artistic and Indigenous perspectives throughout the programming.
Award Winning
Innovations
Recognized on a global stage for innovative fundraising concepts designed to challenge the status quo of our philanthropic landscape.
Creativity in
Action
Every aspect of your fundraising program has the potential for re-imagination. Fresh perspective, new ideas and a donor-centric design methodology can be the competitive advantage your charity needs.
Compelling Messaging
In fundraising, your value proposition is everything. A strong call-to-action drives revenue growth, which enables you to deliver your programs and services.
Exceeding
Expectations
The reality of every nonprofit is that simply hitting targets is rarely enough. I've only worked with organizations during periods of rapid growth, so I know what it takes.
Early Adopter
Advantages
Charities need every competitive advantage they can get. I was amongst the first fundraisers in North America to implement systems for Bitcoin donations in 2014, and developed the first integrated and dedicated P2P Facebook Fundraisers platform in Canada.