RyanQuiring

I turn mission-driven work into stories that move people — and build the digital systems to get those stories seen.

  • Donor & Community Communications
  • Digital Strategy & Content Creation
  • Brand, Design & Video Production
10+Years in Non-Profit Comms
50+Campaigns & Projects
100sHours of Video Produced
Stories Worth Telling

01 — Who I am

About

Ryan Quiring and Muffin

Based in Victoria, BC

I believe good communications can change what's possible for a mission-driven organization.

For over a decade I was the communications and digital department at ACT — Autism Community Training, a national Canadian non-profit. I wrote donor appeals, produced impact videos, managed email campaigns, designed print materials, and built the digital infrastructure that held it all together — as one person, with real accountability for results.

I know what it means to translate complex program work into clear, compelling stories for donors, community members, and the public. I know how to stretch a non-profit budget creatively, hit a deadline when it matters, and collaborate across teams without losing the thread of the message.

I'm looking to bring that experience to a Victoria organization whose mission I can pour myself into.

  • Donor Communications
  • Impact Storytelling
  • Brand Stewardship
  • Non-Profit Sector
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • BC-Based

What I bring

10+ years running all comms for a national non-profit — strategy, content, design, and execution.

How I work

I write for donors, not designers — clear, human, and grounded in the mission.

Right now

Seeking a full-time role in Victoria with a mission-driven organization.

02 — What I do

Skills

Fundraising & Donor Communications

10 years

Led all donor appeals and stewardship communications at ACT — including semi-annual campaigns, impact reports, and event fundraising. Wrote copy that connected program outcomes to donor motivation, contributing to sustained community support year over year.

  • Mailchimp
  • InDesign
  • WordPress
  • Google Analytics

Content Creation & Storytelling

10 years

Produced hundreds of pieces of content across formats — newsletters, impact stories, social captions, video scripts, press releases, and web copy — all translated from complex program work into language that resonates with community audiences.

  • Adobe Premiere
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Canva

Social Media & Digital Strategy

10 years

Planned and executed all social media at ACT — content calendars, community engagement, analytics reporting, and paid campaigns on Meta and Google. Built audience and donor engagement strategies aligned with organizational fundraising goals.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads

Graphic Design & Brand Stewardship

10 years

Designed 50+ print and digital pieces — brochures, event posters, fundraising guides, social assets, and campaign collateral — while maintaining consistent brand standards across all channels. Coordinated with external printers and vendors for larger production runs.

  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Canva

Video & Photography

10 years

Edited hundreds of hours of video content for web, Vimeo, and YouTube. Served as technical lead on live-streamed events reaching thousands of viewers. Also produced and directed short-form promotional and social media video, and managed photography for events and campaigns.

  • Premiere
  • After Effects
  • Zoom Webinars
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube

Website Management

10 years

Owned the ACT website end-to-end — content updates, UX improvements, and custom development including a lightning-fast Algolia-powered search engine. Also built and launched sites for Vancouver Biennale, Robyn Jacob, and Eva Dominelli, with attention to donor and community user experience.

  • WordPress
  • Algolia
  • PHP
  • HTML & CSS

03 — Selected work

Projects

2015–2025 Non-Profit

ACT — Autism Community Training

Served as the sole communications and digital professional for a national Canadian non-profit for over a decade. Led all donor appeals, impact storytelling, email campaigns, social media, print design, video production, and website management — translating complex program work into clear narratives that connected with donors and the broader community.

Thousands of community members engaged through events, campaigns, and digital content

  • Donor Communications
  • Fundraising Campaigns
  • Video & Photography
  • Print Design
  • Email Marketing
  • WordPress
2025 Arts & Culture

Vancouver Biennale

Led website refresh and digital content strategy for the 2025 edition of this international public-art festival. Built an interactive map to help visitors discover and plan routes to outdoor installations — improving community engagement and accessibility for a broad public audience.

Interactive exhibition map with 20+ geolocated artworks serving thousands of visitors

  • Website Management
  • Community Engagement
  • WordPress
  • Digital Content
2024 Portfolio

Robyn Jacob — Pianist & Composer

Developed the digital presence and brand communications for a Vancouver-based musician. Created a cohesive online identity — website, audio/video showcases, and an integrated shop — that authentically reflects her voice and connects her with her audience.

  • Brand Identity
  • Digital Presence
  • Content Strategy
  • Web Design
2022 E-Commerce

Eva Dominelli Illustration

Designed and built a complete digital platform for a mixed-media illustrator — website, e-commerce, and brand materials — with a visual language that lets the artwork tell its own story. The project required close collaboration with the artist to ensure every element reflected her identity.

  • Visual Storytelling
  • Brand Design
  • WordPress
  • E-Commerce
2022 Animation

Music Video — Gentle Party

Produced, edited, and promoted a short-form video blending hand-drawn illustration and stop-motion animation. From scripting and production to distribution and social promotion — a full content lifecycle from concept to audience. Evidence that storytelling through video is something I genuinely love.

  • Video Production
  • Storytelling
  • Content Strategy
  • Social Promotion

Let's Talk.

I'm looking for a communications role where the work genuinely matters. If your organization serves the community and needs someone who can lead the story — I'd love to connect.