RBM Strategies

Thrive in a fast-changing world with our actionable, strategic solutions. With expertise in fundraising, partnership development, policy research and business development, we unlock growth and lasting impact - impact that is sustainable, scalable and inclusive. Our insights into policy, innovation, resource mobilization and emerging technologies empower you to seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and lead on the global stage.

Elevate Your Impact

Our Services

  • Fundraising Excellence

    Craft bespoke strategies to secure financial support and build enduring donor relationships with foundations, philanthropy networks, industry partners and investors.

  • Strategic Partnerships

    Forge alliances and meaningful collaborationss with key stakeholders to drive innovation, extend your reach, and amplify your impact.

  • Government Relations Mastery

    Navigate all aspects of government relations, including partnership development, policy engagement, and securing grants & funding opportunities .

  • Growth & Business Development

    Identify new markets, diversify income streams, and boost your bottom line while staying true to your mission.

  • International Development & Global Engagement

    Create strategies to engage and advance your commitment to International development in all sectors and thematic areas that align with the SDG's.

  • Policy Research, Evaluation and Social Innovation

    Use research, strategic communications, evidence-based strategies, evaluation, and measurement to capture impact, influence policy, and inform decision making.

  • Indigenous Economic Development

    Create strategies to engage and advance Indigenous economic development that is sustainable, far reaching, and inclusive - embracing Indigenous led & Indigenous informed solutions to support and advance social, economic and environmental change.

Clients and partners

Our founder and the RBM Development Advisory team have cultivated robust networks across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. We are deeply connected with private foundations, philanthropy networks, impact investors and key partners in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, enabling us to drive meaningful impact through strategic collaborations and partnerships that are centred on results. These relationships are the cornerstone of our approach, allowing us to leverage diverse expertise and resources for shared success. This includes a long list of clients, affiliations, and partnerships that reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation.

  • Walrus Foundation

  • Canada School of Public Service

  • The SEEP Network

  • Harvard School of Public Health (now the TH Chan School)

  • IDS Sussex (the University of Sussex)

  • The London School of Economics

  • Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative

  • Honouring Nations Canada

  • StartUp Science

  • The Consensus Building Institute and the MIT Harvard Public Disputes Program

  • MIT-Tufts Lean Research Initiative

  • The BC Metis Federation

  • Business Council of British Columbia

  • Vancouver Island University

  • Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University

  • Adler University

  • Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Canada)

  • British Columbia Ministry of Social Development &Social Innovation

  • The Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University

  • Alacrity Foundation and Alacrity Canada 

  • The Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development

  • The Promise Prize

  • The London School of Economics

  • BC Works and Ethos

  • Advanced Professional Training Centre

  • Elevate Consulting

  • Universalia Mangagement Group

  • Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

  • Society for International Development (SID)

  • National Security Innovation Catalyst, University of California San Diego

  • Harvard University Native American Program

  • Centre for International Development, Harvard University

  • IDS Sussex

  • BC Collaborative for Social Innovation

  • Fulbright Canada

  • MasterCard Foundation

  • Global Affairs Canada

  • RHV Advisory

  • International Development Research Centre

  • The African Center for Economic Transformation

  • Partnership for Economic Policy

  • McMaster University

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

  • Harvard University

  • McGill University

  • The Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development

  • Concordia University

  • The JW McConnell Foundation

  • McGill University Institute for the Study of International Development

  • Young African Leadership Initiative

  • Honouring Nations Canada

  • Rideau Hall Foundation

Meet the Team

  • Robin McLay

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

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  • Rebecca Goldman

    FOUNDING PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

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  • Sousan Abidan

    SENIOR ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES

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  • Scott Tait

    SENIOR ADVISOR, GOVERNANCE, SECURITY & INNOVATION

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  • Justin Miletti

    SENIOR ESG ADVISOR AND CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

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  • Tristen Naylor

    SENIOR ADVISOR, GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, DEMOCRACY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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  • Greg Shepard

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION

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  • Patrick Brennan

    SENIOR ADVISOR, EXTERNAL RELATIONS, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

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  • Henry Dauphin

    SENIOR ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVES

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  • Rob Floyd

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, AFRICAN INNOVATION & DIGITAL FINANCE

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  • Tsegahiwot 'Tsega' Tadesse

    SENIOR ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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  • Samir Khan

    DIRECTOR, POLICY RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS & EVALUATION

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  • Victoria McLay

    ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL MARKETING

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  • Dustin Meredith

    SENIOR ADVISOR, WEB MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

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  • Denis Prager

    SENIOR ADVISOR, GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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