Ryan Fraser

Ryan Fraser is a nationally known Planned Giving expert with an extensive background as a leader, volunteer and founder of many charitable organizations.

Fraser combines a unique background and skill set that bridges both the estate planning and charitable industries. He is a past Chair of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) London Roundtable, the regional arm of Canada’s national organization for Planned Giving, and has been a repeat guest speaker for the association’s national conferences. He was founding President of The Secrets of Radar Museum, and has served extensively in leadership positions on boards and committees of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, London Heritage Council, Trillium Plus Music and Letters and many others. He is also president of the London Estate Planner’s Council.

Ryan’s extensive commitment to the not-for-profit sector has also been twice recognized by the Province of Ontario, which awarded him the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in 2009 & 2015. He is a graduate of both the University of Michigan and Western University, where he was awarded the University Gold Medal.

Ryan’s wife Bridget and their three children, Brennan, Liam and Haydn, are his inspiration for philanthropy and community service. He is an avid photographer and astronomer and can often be found madly completing his book on philanthropy.