My proudest moments
Secured Kate Winslet to officially open a new neonatal unit post capital appeal
Grew corporate fundraising income from £150k to £900k pa in five years
Grew events fundraising income from £200k to £700k in four years
Acquired 3,000+ active donors to a brand new fundraising department in two years
Turned around a charity in severe financial crisis, to a position of 12 months free reserves within one year
Developed several large capital appeal strategies which resulted in success, within planned timescales
Brought the first colour/paint run to the UK
Winner of the Institute of Fundraising's Professional Fundraiser of the Year
Led a successful £1.5m capital campaign, exceeding target by £200k in 2 years
Led a £600k capital appeal within 9 months, with no existing donor base
Secured two year half marathon partnership raising £180k, double that of any previous charity
Secured a partnership with Aardman to support a capital campaign
my story
My love for fundraising was found during university. My marketing degree included a year's placement and I landed a much sought-after job with Esso Petroleum. I hated every minute of it, but learned lots about my values and priorities. In the evenings I volunteered - looking after rescued animals and birds at Wildlife Aid or proudly wearing a tabard with the League of Friends in the local hospital’s children's ward. When I returned for my fourth year I shifted tack, planning a career in fundraising and collaborating with CLIC Sargeant on my dissertation (exploring why donors give).
My first role was as a Community Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK where I built a fantastic foundation in community, events and corporate fundraising. Since then, I am proud to have been responsible for raising c.£16m income, held several senior management positions and worked within many fundraising disciplines. I set up the first fundraising department at North Bristol NHS Trust, running a successful capital appeal to refurbish the neonatal unit. Later, I joined the incredible Children's Hospice South West at Charlton Farm as Head of Major Gifts, soon after becoming Head of Fundraising.
I became a Fundraising Consultant in 2017; my work since has been diverse, including leading on capital appeals, writing large grant applications, critically reviewing the work of fundraisers, delivering feasibility studies, developing fundraising strategies, coaching fundraisers, advising on recruitment and evaluating strategic or fundraising/marketing documents.
I have experience of being a Trustee with Great Western Air Ambulance and was the founder of The Charity Eco Hub. I set up the Fundraising Consultants and Freelancers UK Group on Facebook which now has 2,000 members. You can read a little more about me on LinkedIn.
TOTAL CONFIDENCE
I am fully insured with £1m professional indemnity insurance and £1m public liability insurance. I am a full member of the Institute of Fundraising, an accredited member of their Directory of Consultants. I hold the Institute of Fundraising’s Diploma in Fundraising (MinstFDip) and am currently studying towards a MSc in Charity Marketing and Fundraising at The Business School, City University of London, having thus far achieved Distinction in the first part of this challenging course. I work to the highest standards in ethics and integrity and ensure I stay up to date with the latest trends, best practice and regulatory requirements. You can feel confident that you are investing in someone who is ambitious and competent.
