Ontario – Toronto GTA – Etobicoke
Corporation
Ontario
Toronto GTA
Etobicoke
Corporation
active
Operating name: Friedmann Strategic Consulting
Business consulting: • Advise CEOs and senior management teams on marketing, market development, program development, fundraising, corporate citizenship and stakeholder engagement opportunities and issues
• Lead strategic assessment and marketing change initiatives
• Establish priorities for carrying out strategic change plans that are precise, efficient and effective
• Lead corporate citizenship / social responsibility assessments, strategies and projects, particularly those involving partnering for social benefit, sustainable development and stakeholder engagement
Country of Ownership: Canada
Year Established: 2000
Exporting: Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS): 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Alternate Industries (NAICS): 541619 - Other Management Consulting Services
Primary Business Activity: Services
Number of Employees: 1
Services:
Business consulting
Sector:
Unique Applications: Facilitating and brokering partnerships between corporations, NGO's and governments for sustainable development.
Key / Major Clients: Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
Canadian Business For Social Responsibility
Opportunity International Canada
University of St. Michael's College
Canadian Crossroads International
Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs
Starbucks Coffee Canada
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
Plan International Canada Inc.
World Vision Canada
Scotiabank
Blue North Strategies
Electronic Software Products Limited
CIBC
Sun Life Financial
Best Foods
Campbell Soup Company
Mattel
Manulife Financial
Nestle Enterprises Limited
Success Stories: • Reviewed Canadian N.G.O. landscape and recommended optimal partners and approach for new global cause platform for major retail company
• Led corporate partnership strategy development and implementation on behalf of two international development N.G.O.s
• Facilitated strategic planning for a national association representing industry interests
• Led the Development team of one of the largest international relief and development agencies through strategic change and cultivation of expertise to realize growth opportunities available in the major donor and corporate market segments
• Negotiated organization's corporate social engagement contract with Barrick Gold, thereby establishing business processes and nurturing organizational readiness for corporate partnering
• Conducted organizational assessment, delivered recommendations and wrote position descriptions for new marketing department structure within credit insurance division of major bank
• Led change management initiative for Canadian Life Insurance division to transition from channel-centric marketing strategy to incorporate stronger end customer orientation and more disciplined planning process
• Led North American brand development strategy to move niche brand into mainstream through extending usage occasion from side dish special occasion to main meal solution
Testimonial: €œWorking with Marilyn was an absolute pleasure. She is extremely professional and incredibly easy to work with. Her work reflects her many years of experience and wide range of expertise in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. I would work with her again in a heart beat.€? October 1, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Adele Madonia
hired Marilyn as a Business Consultant in 2008
€œI had the opportunity to work with Marilyn directly on preparing a fundraising strategy for ICA Canada. Marilyn is incredibly insightful, forward thinking, attentive to both individual and collective needs, and extremely committed to success. Above all else, Marilyn is dedicated to building the vision of her clients and has a unique ability to bring about solutions to complex problems.€? September 21, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Eowynne Feeney
hired Marilyn as a Business Consultant in 2008
€œRarely have I had the privilege to work with such a dedicated marketing professional. Marilyn's analytical insights are dead on, the subsequent strategies break new ground and most important in the process, she cares about you and the outcomes.€? March 8, 2008
David Walker , Vice-President , Legacy Foundation of Canada
worked with Marilyn at Friedmann Strategic Consulting
€œMarilyn has the talent of see different innovative alternatives to develop new project opportunities. I enjoyed very much her positive attitude where situations seemed to go nowhere. As part of a team, Marilyn was always ready to provide new ideas and encourage colleagues.€? May 10, 2008
Andres Recalde , Regional Program Manager - Latin America , World Vision Canada
worked with Marilyn at World Vision Canada
€œMarilyn is a very intelligent and capable person of integrity with whom it is a pleasure to work. I hope I might have the opportunity to work with Marilyn again in the future.€? September 5, 2007
Janice Wooster , Vice President, Organizational Development and Human Resources , World Vision Canada
worked with Marilyn at World Vision Canada
€œMarilyn has an unique ability to bring the best of the for-profit world into the non-profit arena and vice-versa. Her strategies are creative and she has the drive and passion to execute well.€? June 12, 2007
Tony Lee , Planned Giving Officer , World Vision Canada
worked indirectly for Marilyn at World Vision Canada
€œMarilyn is a smart, strategic thinker with a real passion for success in whatever she undertakes. Marilyn is also a great encourager and effective mentor who brought out the best in others.€? June 12, 2007
Travis Ratnam , Marketing Manager , World Vision Canada
worked indirectly for Marilyn at World Vision Canada
"Marilyn has outstanding presentation skills and has successfully engaged our board of directors in understanding and enthusiastically supporting the Development strategy. Marilyn is passionate about meeting with major donors, listens carefully to their feedback and seeks to ensure that our organization is prepared to respond to their feedback in appropriate ways.
Marilyn provided strong strategic leadership, establishing clear priorities for carrying out our plans. She was a catalyst for positive change and enjoys developing new approaches that will have significant positive impact on mission. She has an excellent grasp of donor requirements and changing expectations and she enjoys coaching and developing future leaders."
Dave Toycen
President and CEO
World Vision Canada
October 14, 2005
International Capital Projects: Facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable community development - Ecuador and Peru
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