Joshua Grondin
“Eli is a widely respected leader in legacy giving, known for his innovative, principled, and equitable approach to fundraising. As an inspiring mentor for people at all career stages, Eli offers gentle and supportive coaching, meeting individuals where they are and encouraging them to challenge their assumptions while achieving success with integrity. His extensive experience across fundraising shops of all sizes and industries makes him an invaluable asset for any team aiming to enhance and inspire their legacy giving programs.”
Joshua Grondin – Development Officer, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto
Holly Wagg
“Eli is a skilled and knowledgeable planned giving fundraiser, and it’s been a delight to collaborate with him over the years. He builds solid relationships with donors that he can activate for legacy marketing initiatives, and he knows how to create buy-in for comprehensive legacy giving programs. He understands the how and why of legacy giving and you can trust him to underpin a program in solid strategy. Eli asks thoughtful and insightful questions, works from a lens of equity and intersectionality, and always challenges the profession and fundraising professionals to do better work.”
Holly Wagg - Partner and CEO Good Works
Adam Fox
"Eli is one of Canada’s foremost strategic thinkers in legacy giving, seamlessly blending data-driven strategies with fundamental skills that deeply resonate with donors. His exceptional talent in developing strategy and messaging and his high-touch discovery work make him an invaluable asset for organizations seeking to build their capacity in legacy giving."
Adam Fox - Associate Director, Research & Analytics, Advancement Operations, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, University of Toronto
Paul Grossman
“Unapologetic in his observations and analysis, Eli pulls you out of your comfort zone and into a place where real change and growth can take place in your fundraising strategies and programs. His commitment towards understanding, advocating, and support equity deserving communities is unequaled by most in our profession. One of the more authentic and outstanding minds I’ve had a change to work with in my career”
Paul Grossman - Associate Vice-President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, Sheridan College