We’re happy to share that Sandy Marett has joined Windmill Microlending as National Director, Philanthropy & Campaign Planning. Sandy started the role in January 2023.
With a wide range of experience supporting the fund-raising efforts of a diverse range of organizations, Sandy was quickly identified by Windmill Microlending as a creative thinker and collaborative leader who could spearhead the organization’s first-ever national fundraising campaign. Sandy’s reputation as someone who can work with a wide range of individuals and rally them to a common cause will be an invaluable asset to Windmill as it seeks to significantly expand its ability to help immigrants achieve Canadian accreditation in their professions. A Certified Fund Raising Executive, Sandy’s educational background includes a B.A. from Western and an M.A. in Environmental Studies from York University. She began her career in the fundraising sector as a campaign coordinator at the Nature Conservancy of Canada. This was followed by a position as Senior Development Officer for the faculties of Environmental Studies and Education at York. Before joining Windmilll, Sandy was the Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Fleming College where she facilitated multiple annual fundraising programs and capital campaigns. Sandy is also on the Board of the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and has volunteered at the Jane Goodall Institute, the Toronto Wildlife Centre, the Toronto Zoo, and OneChild. Click here to see Sandy’s LinkedIn profile.