Alison Faulknor

Alison Faulknor is an experienced fundraising and development professional with a strong background in building relationships and programs that support educational and heritage initiatives. Currently serving as Senior Development Officer at Carleton University since September 2021, Alison focuses on cultivating partnerships with individuals and corporate entities in the realm of post-secondary education. Previously, as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships at the National Trust for Canada, Alison played a key role in establishing a new fundraising program and developed training materials to assist community organizations. Alison also served as Director of Programs at the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, managing a major academic conference and fostering connections with a variety of stakeholders. Earlier in the career, Alison was the Managing Director at the Dominion Institute, where efforts centered on promoting Canadian history through strategic leadership and program management. Alison holds a Master of Museum Studies in Public Programming from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from McMaster University.