Since 2006, People First Fundraising Solutions has partnered with charities, grassroots organizations, and municipalities to strengthen fundraising capacity and advance long-term sustainability. By helping organizations secure the resources, relationships, and community support they need to thrive, People First enables them to deliver lasting impact, address pressing needs, and build stronger, healthier communities for generations to come.

People First helps organizations secure the resources they need to fulfill their mission, sustain meaningful programs and services, and create lasting positive change in the communities they serve.

Our Approach

People First uses a proven three-pillar approach to help nonprofits and community organizations build fundraising capacity, deepen donor relationships, and foster a sustainable and passionate base of support.

Demystify. 

We help our clients embrace fundraising as a rewarding, mission-driven responsibility shared across the organization. Most importantly, we demonstrate that sustainable fundraising is built upon a donor community that feels connected, valued, and inspired to support the mission for the long term.

Simplify. 

We help organizations identify fundraising opportunities that align with their mission, goals, and capacity, allowing them to focus their efforts on initiatives that are both achievable and impactful.

Amplify. 

We mentor and inspire client organizations to enhance their fundraising plans to enable them to reach their goals while continuing to develop relationships with their growing base of loyal, connected donors. 

Fundraising Components

People First will help clients create a process that supports the long-term functionality of sustainable fundraising plans through:

Research

Identify Donors

Marketing and Communications

Grant Writing

Case of Support Writing

Social Media

Brand Storytelling

Direct Mail

Campaigns

Events

Relationships

Donors

Major Gift Donors

Stakeholders

Volunteers

Board Members

Data Management

Software

Fundraising Development

We teach clients successful methods of generating funds for their programs and services.

Meet The Team

Mike Paquet, Chief Fundraising Strategist

Mike Paquet has helped charities and nonprofits across Canada generate more than $50 million in revenue and has coached over 10,000 participants—empowering organizations to build stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities.

With over 30 years of experience in fund development, Mike helps organizations overcome a common challenge: a lack of internal expertise to build effective, sustainable fundraising systems. His approach puts leaders at ease by de-mystifying fundraising, creating simple, practical plans, and working closely with them to maximize each plan’s impact—helping leaders feel confident and in command of their strategy.

As Chief Fundraising Strategist at People First Fundraising Solutions, Mike is dedicated to helping nonprofits achieve long-term viability through high-performing fundraising programs and meaningful donor relationships.