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Catherine Monks

Head of Programme Development at Art Fund
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Catherine Monks, a seasoned fundraising expert with 8+ years of experience, holds an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Leeds, and is proficient in English, with expertise in bid writing, fundraising, and arts administration.
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Catherine Monks is a seasoned fundraising expert with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and securing significant funding for leading cultural institutions. As Head of Programme Development at Art Fund, she has spearheaded major gift fundraising campaigns, built relationships with key donors, and led teams to deliver successful bids. Her expertise spans bid writing, fundraising from trusts, foundations, and public funders, with notable successes at the Southbank Centre and Lewisham Education Arts Network. Monks' extensive experience spans over a decade, with stints at the British Museum, Young Vic Theatre, and The National Gallery, where she developed and led on fundraising strategies, managed international relationships, and secured significant funding. Her academic background in Philosophy from the University of Leeds has provided a solid foundation for her work in the cultural sector. Currently, Monks is a freelance consultant, providing bespoke support to clients on bid writing, fundraising, and strategic development. Her expertise is in high demand, with clients including the Southbank Centre, where she is providing interim cover for the Head of Partnerships role.

Experience

  • Art Fund
    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Programme Development
      • Jan 2024 - Present

    • Head of Funding Partnerships
      • Sep 2015 - Jan 2024

  • Self-employed
    • Freelance fundraising consultant
      • Feb 2023 - Apr 2024

      Alongside my role at Art Fund, I am now taking on additional freelance projects and interim cover positions focused on my specialism of bid writing and fundraising from trusts, foundations and public funders. Clients include the Southbank Centre, where I am currently providing support and interim cover for the Head of Partnerships role. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss new opportunities.

  • Lewisham Education Arts Network
    • London Borough of Lewisham, England, United Kingdom
    • Lewisham Fundraising Development Manager - Arts and Culture
      • Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
      • London Borough of Lewisham, England, United Kingdom

      Supporting Lewisham's arts and cultural organisations to build skills and capacity in fundraising through tailored, one-to-one support; borough-wide collaborative bid coordination and writing, including a successful application to Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Teacher Development Fund; and training and development opportunities devised in partnership with the other fundraising development managers in Lewisham.

  • Fevered Sleep
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Development Director
      • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015
      • London, United Kingdom

      Responsible for developing and leading on the fundraising strategy for this unique arts company.

  • The Art Fund
    • Head of Major Gifts
      • Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

      Responsible for leading on all aspects of major gift fundraising at the Art Fund, the national fundraising charity for art. Achievements and duties included planning and delivering fundraising campaigns for specific works of art, building relationships with trust, foundation and individual donors and prospects, line managing the Patrons Manager and overseeing the patrons scheme, devising events programmes for different supporter groups, and developing the Art Fund's case for major donor support.

  • The British Museum
    • Head of Trusts and Foundations
      • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

      Responsible for leading the trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising operation at the British Museum, including leading on a successful application to the Heritage Lottery Fund and managing relationships with a number of major international funders.

  • Young Vic Theatre
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Head of Trusts and Foundations
      • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
      • London, United Kingdom

  • The National Gallery
    • Trusts and Foundations Manager
      • Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Education

  • 2003 - 2004
    University of Leeds
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Philosophy

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