impact 

"Our experience with Avery was outstanding. She brought a high level of clarity and organization to every step of the process, making it easy for our team to stay aligned and confident. By taking the lead, she relieved a great deal of pressure from our internal staff. As a result, we were able to pursue $1.3 million in grant funding—something we wouldn’t have managed on our own. She is incredibly trustworthy, and we wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to others."

— Erin Tuckey

(Campaign Manager, Georgian Triangle Humane Society)

“I have a good understanding of my strengths and weaknesses, and grant writing isn’t one of them. What I needed was a partner who could help us identify the right funding opportunities and translate our work into compelling grant applications. StrategicBMS has helped us think more strategically about how our projects can align with funder priorities while staying true to our mission.

At this stage, what we value most is having a clear view of the grants we realistically qualify for, support in shaping narratives and budgets to match those opportunities, and a roadmap for how project funding can grow into long-term operational support. I first heard about Avery through others in the sector and was referred by another non-profit in her portfolio whose glowing recommendation made the decision easy.”

—Joseph Patrick

(Owner of TheatreTO [previously Toronto Youth Theatre], Gayety Theatre, and Joseph Patrick Presents Production Company)

"Working with Avery was a transformative experience for the Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay. Her deep understanding of our mission, combined with her expertise in crafting compelling grant proposals, helped us secure critical short-term and long-term funding. This support has stabilized our organization, allowing us to fulfill our mandate, foster an inclusive community, and host safe, celebratory spaces that uplift and empower our community. 

Avery is not just a grant writer—she's a powerful ally in our journey toward equity and joy.

—Michelle Kemper 

(Chair of The Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay and Counsel with the Law Society of Ontario)

""I had the pleasure of working closely with Avery over the past year, and she consistently proved to be a top-tier collaborator and problem solver. Her partnership was instrumental in driving execution and ensuring a successful opening, often navigating complex challenges with professionalism, creativity, and focus.

What stood out most was her exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality. She was deeply invested in making sure every aspect of the experience aligned with the original intent and vision, never losing sight of the customer experience or the bigger picture.

She is an amazing partner to work with — thoughtful, dependable, and highly effective. I would gladly work with her again and strongly recommend her to any team looking for someone who elevates both the work and the people around her."

—Nicole Salloum

(Vice President - Administration, Service & Operations, Farm Boy)

"Having worked with Avery sporadically over the last two years I can attest to the quality of her work, her stick-to-it-iveness and above all, her integrity. Avery is not only a Jane of all trades, but a master of those as well. She exudes professionalism, enthusiasm and is generally an extremely competent professional who also happens to be really likeable. My connection to Avery both professionally and personally has not been robust, but from what I have experienced, it is without hesitation that I endorse Avery as a professional, as a Leader and most importantly as a mensch."

—Josh Drache

(Vice President - Private Label & Product Development, Farm Boy)

"I had the pleasure of partnering with Avery over the past year and a half on several new projects and openings. Throughout our work together, she was consistently proactive, organized, and a strong communicator who kept everyone aligned. Whenever challenges arose, she handled them quickly and efficiently, always with a calm and solutions-focused approach. Avery’s warm, professional nature made her an excellent collaborator and partner."

—Liz Anderson

(Director - Project & Service Delivery, Farm Boy)

"Avery plays a key role in Collingwood Pride’s success. Through her skilled grant writing and strategic foresight, she has secured critical funding necessary to cover core event operations and bridge resource gaps. Avery’s meticulous eye for detail ensures our organization is built for a sustainable future. She is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with."

—Marcie Snyder

(Executive Director, Collingwood Pride)

"Avery is an inspiring leader who've I've been fortunate enough to work along side in various roles and functions, witnessing her rapid trajectory. She has the ability to learn new tasks quickly and solve problems with efficiency, creativity and collaboration. Avery is very strategic and has proven she's an out of the box thinker in the face of change. She is a team player and morale builder, well respected by her colleagues."

—Mark Wasserman

(Founder, Dime Agency Inc.)

“I worked with Avery over roughly two years, including a mentoring relationship for about one year. She is a highly dedicated and energetic person who thrives in complex, fast moving situations. Avery has a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, stay focused on outcomes, and persist in finding solutions—often exploring different paths to move things forward. Her drive and resilience consistently stood out, particularly when navigating challenging work. I wish her every success in the next chapter of her career and am confident her problem solving mindset and determination will serve her well.”

—Wouter Vosmeer

(Chief Financial Officer - Arterra Wines Canada)

"I had the great fortune of getting to work with Avery over the past 18 months as we collaborated on building a better business profile in the changing Ontario beverage alcohol landscape.  Avery's knowledge of the grocery space for beverage alcohol in Ontario was second to none and her understanding of the system and how it operates was very helpful in gaining better insights into the new marketplace. Avery also drove the expansion of the co-location stores for Wine Rack which had a meaningful positive impact on the business. She has a great business mind and is a great person to work with as her attitude is always positive and what can we do!"

—Terry Sauriol

(National Sales Manager - Pelee Island Winery)