JVBConsulting

Reach your fundraising potential

I’m Jess, an award-winning fund development professional with a passion for social justice and advocacy, based in Newfoundland and Labrador.

I can help you to develop and implement a tailored fund development strategy that will help ground and grow your organisation.

I work with organisations on a systems level, supporting you to implement your goals across your whole organisation, in line with your core values and mission.

Services

Fund
Development

Grant Writing

Grant Research and Application Navigation

Fund Development Plans

Campaign and Event Support

Sponsorship Planning

Strategic Communications

Annual and Impact Reporting

Content Development

Communications Strategies

Fractional
Fundraising

Fractional fundraising allows organizations to access expert fund development skills on a part-time or project basis.

I am available for a limited number of fractional fundraising contracts.

Speaking and Training

Conference Sessions and Workshops

Keynote Speeches

Customized Training

Let’s Work Together

Expertise and Community Involvement

Expertise
• Winner of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Rising Star Award
• Secured grants of over $400,000 for charitable organizations
• Built multi-year funding partnerships with government agencies and corporate supporters
• Produced events raising up to $40,000

Board and Community Leadership
Current roles:
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Chair, Association of Fundraising Professionals NL
• Board Member, Foray NL

Past board service:
• Quadrangle NL
• It Gets Better Canada

Testimonials

“Working with Jess van Bussel on the Campaign in a Box for our holiday campaign was a great experience. Jess was highly organized, responsive, and professional throughout the process, making everything run smoothly. We were very pleased with the final product. The campaign was well designed, easy to use, and cost effective. Most importantly, we now have practical tools and a clear framework that will allow us to continue running this campaign successfully for years to come.”
– Jennifer Bessell, Interim Executive Director, St. John’s Status of Women Council

“JVB is a star! Effective, passionate and real – they are a perfect addition to values-driven projects that need a clear voice!”
– Mari-Lynn Taylor, SmartIce