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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

I’m a Harvard-educated consultant with 7+ years of experience in real estate and venture capital. For start-ups and VC clients: I offer services in strategic planning, market sizing, financial modelling, valuations and analysis, business plan development, and comprehensive fundraising support—including strategy, outreach, and pitch deck design. I also provide in-depth market research and content creation tailored to your needs. For real estate clients: I offer market research, financial modelling and analysis, development and investment strategy, investment memoranda, investor presentation design, and securing affordable housing grants.

As an Investment Analyst with deep expertise in fundraising strategy, investor research, and financial storytelling, I help startups unlock capital by connecting them with the right investors and equipping them with compelling supporting material that wins attention. Whether you're raising pre-seed or Series A, I bring a proven track record of supporting successful raises exceeding $10 million. I specialize in identifying and profiling venture capital firms, angel investors, and family offices that align with your sector, stage, and growth vision. I craft tailored investor lists, build high-impact pitch decks, and support outreach strategies that drive real conversations and funding. My core services include: ✔ Investor identification and fundraising strategy - Leveraging PitchBook to source, prioritize, and profile venture capital, angel, and family office investors aligned with stage, sector, and strategic fit for successful fundraising outreach. ✔ Investor Outreach & CRM Support – Developing and managing personalized outreach strategies, including messaging and tracking to drive meaningful engagement with high-priority investors. ✔ Pitch Deck Creation & Business Storytelling – Crafting investor-ready presentations that highlight financial strengths, market opportunities, and scalability. ✔ Financial Modeling & Valuation – Building robust financial projections and valuation models to support fundraising and strategic decision-making. ✔ Market & Competitive Analysis – Providing insights into market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor positioning. I work closely with founders, executives, and investment teams to ensure their fundraising efforts are highly targeted and strategically positioned. Whether you’re preparing for a Seed, Series A, or later-stage investment round, I can help refine your fundraising narrative, create a data-backed pitch deck, and connect you with the right investors. Let’s discuss how I can support your fundraising journey.

I have been in private equity/ venture capital for the past 25 years. I worked for several years with BDC Capital, a $3 billion venture capital fund. Companies that I have been directly involved in have raised over $200M of venture capital and have achieved exits of $1.6 billion. I love working with very early stage companies. I provide a lot of value in getting your business ready for investment. I will offer very blunt feedback and help you position your company for success. I can provide feedback on the business plan, presentation, etc. In exceptional cases I can make introductions to investors that I believe will have a high likelihood of investing. I have been honored for my achievements. I have been a Business Pitch Judge at the prestigious Rice Business Plan Competition and Banff Venture Forum. I have also judged several international Pitch Competitions. I advise technology companies all over the world. I also act as a consultant on operational issues. I have also completed a few turnarounds as well. My services include: - Winning pitch decks - Financial Models - forecasting, analysis, problem solving - Investor pitch decks, strategy and identification of appropriate investors.. - Business planning and Strategic Consulting (business plan writing, business development, strategic analysis, marketing plan, market entry strategies) - Company valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions and Due Diligence, Value Creation Plans - Inbound Private Equity - helping companies respond with a strategy on how they will invest the funds - Venture Capital Funds - Expert Witness for a BC Supreme Court Trial - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - interim and mentoring - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) - Market Research My knowledge of what works allows me to help you avoid common mistakes and proactively positions you to answer the tough questions. I want to give back and help others succeed. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals and dreams!

[New to Upwork! Offering services at significantly reduced rate to gain reviews.] With over a decade of experience in investment banking, private equity, and capital raising, I help businesses and investors make better decisions, raise capital, and structure successful deals. My background includes working at top-tier investment firms across North America and Asia. I have led multi-billion-dollar fundraising efforts, advised on business valuations and acquisitions, and supported entrepreneurs and investment firms in setting up and structuring private equity funds. Whether you're raising a fund, evaluating an investment opportunity, negotiating a transaction, or developing a capital strategy, I can bring hands-on expertise and strategic insight to help you succeed. My core strengths include: - Reviewing and analyzing investment opportunities and business plans - Business valuations and financial modeling - Private equity fund setup and structuring - Fundraising strategies and investor presentations - Business negotiations and deal structuring - Strategic planning and business leader coaching I work closely with founders, executives, investors, and fund managers to deliver practical, high-quality advice and support, always focused on getting real results. If you need a partner who understands deals, capital raising, and the business of growth, I’d be happy to connect.

I’m a finance and growth strategist with 5+ years of C-level startup experience — including co-founding and serving as COO of a digital marketing agency that scaled to a multi-7-figure acquisition. After the exit, I led finance and business development at a scaling tech startup and began advising early-stage founders on capital strategy, growth operations, and investor readiness. To date, I’ve helped raise over $115M across SaaS, fintech, AI, edtech, cleantech, and consumer brands. How I Help Founders Succeed: Agency Strategy & Growth: I help agency founders scale profitably by optimizing pricing, margins, delivery systems, and KPIs Fundraising & Investor Strategy: Pitch decks, financial models, and capital planning aligned with real investor expectations Financial Performance Audits: Burn/runway clarity, margin leaks, CAC/LTV diagnostics, and cleanup before a raise Business & Revenue Strategy: GTM design, resource planning, and systems built for scale Executive Advisory: High-leverage decision support, M&A prep, and team/org structure Whether you're scaling, raising, or refining your operations, I bring the strategic clarity to help you move faster and smarter. Reach out if you're serious about building something great; I’d be glad to help.