Overview

At RBR we help not-for-profit organizations to secure the resources they need to deliver on their mission. We've been doing this for more than 20 years and we're good at it; really good. In fact, we're recognized as one of the country's leaders in the field. That's a reputation we're proud to have earned and one that we're committed to upholding.

RBR Development Associates Ltd. is wholly owned and operated by Canadians. In both large urban centres and smaller rural communities, we have a track record for raising results. This isn't just about securing the resources you need; it's also about working closely with your team so we can leave you with greater self-sufficiency.

Results also come in the form of a healthy client/counsel relationship. At RBR, we value the relationships we've developed along the way -- ones that are built on mutual understanding, trust and respect. We incorporate these values every step of the way, relying on our integrity as much as our skills and experience to do the best job possible for our clients. It's one of the reasons we enjoy such a strong rate of referral.

Our Team

Rosalie A. Courage, President

Rosalie established the firm with her partners in 1989 after working in senior positions in university advancement for many years. With more than 30 years of experience in the field, she is highly accomplished in all areas of fund development and is particularly recognized for the effective approach she takes to strategic campaign design, senior volunteer and executive coaching, and major gifts moves management. Strategic planning, planned giving and human resource development are other key areas of strength. She is a sought after presenter at regional and national conferences, and an active volunteer.

Rosalie is a graduate of the University of King's College and the Institute de Paul Valery, Montpellier, France. Rosalie is Past Chair of the Canadian Progress Club Charitable Foundation and a Past Board Member of the Canadian Special Olympics and Canadian Progress Club – Halifax Cornwallis. Rosalie is a Past Board Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Nova Scotia Chapter, and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy.

Adrienne Malloy, CFRE, Senior Vice President

Adrienne is a partner and director of RBR. Backed by 20 years of experience, she brings to each assignment a strategic focus and firm grasp of proven development techniques. Adrienne is well versed in all aspects of fund development and is especially recognized for her unfaltering attention to detail and her ability to negotiate five- and six-figure gifts of unprecedented levels.

Adrienne is a graduate of the University of King's College with degrees in Arts and Journalism and she has attained the professional designation of Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). She is a former Board Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Nova Scotia, and AFP's national Government Relations Committee. She is also an active member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and the Halifax Harbourside Rotary Club.

Bill Murphy, Vice President

Bill is one of the founding partners of RBR. On both a volunteer and professional level, Bill has been helping clients to realize their communication objectives for more than 30 years. He has an extensive background in developing and executing communication programs in both the not-for-profit and corporate sectors on a local, regional and national level. His strength is anticipating communication challenges and opportunities and developing the necessary strategies to realize objectives.

Working with clients in the healthcare and educational sectors, as well as a number of community organizations, his focus has been on capital campaigns and annual giving programs.

Bill is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and the Canadian Institute for Organizational Management at University of Western Ontario.