Experience

AllBright

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Member

  • Sep 2022 - Present



MS Society

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of Philanthropy and Special Events

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  As the lead for the Stop MS Appeal Board I am leading on the strategy and delivery of the High-Value aspect of the £100m campaign. Having worked on the Appeal since shortly after the launch of the discreet phase I have worked with colleagues to secure more than half of the total needed. I lead a team of eight to develop excellent donor relationships through philanthropy and our special events programme with the excellent support of our prospect research team. Developing peer to peer relationships to engage potential supporters in the exciting work taking place in MS research has been instrumental in the fundraising so far. We have delivered sector leading special events to bring new people to the MS Society and build our donor base. These include La traviata at Opera Holland Park, 'SMS Battles' celebrity quiz, Christmas Concerts at St Paul's Cathedral and Tribute Concerts celebrating the life of Jacqueline du Pre (£1m net profit). We raise money to support our services for people living with and affected by MS as well as for vital MS research through the Stop MS Appeal.

• Major Donor Manager

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Managing the Major Donor programme with a team of 4. Raising money for MS research as well as for services and support for people affected by MS. Working alongside senior volunteers, an appeal board and giving club.



Institute of Fundraising Volunteer Board Fundraising Special Interest Group

• Web Editor

  • May 2014 - Jan 2019

  As a member of the committee I was involved in agreeing the direction of the SIG, considering the key current issues for this area of fundraising. Using this insight we have developed a programme of events and a report to support fundraisers to develop their skills and improve the quality of such approaches and donor experience.My specific role was to manage our pages on the Institute of Fundraising website. As a member of the committee I was involved in agreeing the direction of the SIG, considering the key current issues for this area of fundraising. Using this insight we have developed a programme of events and a report to support fundraisers to develop their skills and improve the quality of such approaches and donor experience.My specific role was to manage our pages on the Institute of Fundraising website.



The Royal College of Psychiatrists

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Development Manager (part time)

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Working with the Director of Fundraising, as the only other team member for one day a week, I worked on all areas of income generation. This including charitable trusts (up to 6 figs), major donors, events, legacies and gift aid. I also was responsible for installing the Raiser's Edge database and working with the team working towards having one database suitable for membership and fundraising. I worked alongside the Chief Executive, President, Treasurer and College members to develop the fundraising programme and unlock potential peer-to-peer introductions.

• Fundraising Consultant - part-time

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014



Muscular Dystrophy UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager (Key Supporters)

  • Apr 2013 - May 2015

  As Development Manager in this role I led on major donor fundraising which included working with the Appeal Board. This was a cross-charity opportunity which included managing events directly and selling tables and securing auction prizes for our special events team. I worked with donors on charitable trust applications and supported corporate support too.Working with existing donors I initiated a culture of peer-to-peer asking with those who were not in a formalised fundraising role. I managed the President's Club offering opportunities for them to continue to support the charity in a way most suitable to them and provided a stewardship programme to keep them updated on the difference they had and continued to make for people with muscle wasting conditions. Through relationships with supporters we secured places at the BGC charity day in September 2014 with Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Hodgson as our celebrity representatives. On the day I acted as celebrity liaison. In this role I line managed one member of staff.



St John Ambulance

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Patron Scheme and Major Donor Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Recruiting and managing Patrons, senior volunteers with a fundraising remit• Establishing a major donor programme• Generating research to support the fundraising team and support donor relationships• Developing the Raiser's Edge database to better support donor care • Recruiting and managing Patrons, senior volunteers with a fundraising remit• Establishing a major donor programme• Generating research to support the fundraising team and support donor relationships• Developing the Raiser's Edge database to better support donor care



Macmillan Cancer Support

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Donor Stewardship & Special Events Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Developing the cultivation and stewardship programme for the high value team• Organising a range of events for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship• Working alongside committees to implement events, expand networks and raise money

• Donor Recognition & Stewardship Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Linking knowledge of donor motivations and relationship history to plan donor journeys• Creating, managing and delivering a series of donor focused events and activities to maximise the potential of supporters, maintaining their long term interest• Identifying links between donors and influencers as well as between donors and corporate connections • Contributing to the planning process within the Philanthropy team and the wider High Value team using Raiser’s Edge and more recently within the High Value Planning forum• Leading on developing the use of Raiser’s Edge throughout the High Value team• Briefing, advising and influencing senior staff and the Trustee Board• Establishing excellent relationships with a range of influencers and Macmillan staff to aid in the development of supporter relationships• Managing and developing the team administrator, working together to support the Philanthropy team

• High Level Giving Administrator

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2009

  • Managed the transition of the trusts team to the Raiser’s Edge database to improve efficiency by generating reminders to contact/report and identifying links between individuals and trusts resulting in a better donor experience• Managed team volunteers to support the team and ensure that the fundraisers’ time was best used • Supported a range of events to ensure their effective management, coordination and delivery• Team support including the batching, and thanking of donations



Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

• Fundraiser

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Devised a fundraising function within a large NHS trust from scratch• Developed systems to audit fundraising and donations, including sending acknowledgements and maximising gift aid claims• Established systems to enable online donations as well as information across the hospitals has increased the ease with which potential donors can support the Trust, and learn how their generosity can help• Created communications to support and publicise the work of the charity. This included gaining press coverage and designing and distributing newsletters• Maintained a database of former and potential donors and supporters• Designed and coordinated cost effective initiatives, using supporter and corporate networks, to raise money and awareness



University of Leeds

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Alumni Office Assistant

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Ensured a high level of customer care through general administrative tasks and data cleansing using Raiser’s Edge• Supported the team during the first major fundraising campaign at the University• Organised alumni events including one in Toronto • Ensured a high level of customer care through general administrative tasks and data cleansing using Raiser’s Edge• Supported the team during the first major fundraising campaign at the University• Organised alumni events including one in Toronto