Experience

Zambia Orphans Aid UK

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trusts and Foundations Lead

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Developing relationships with and raising income from Trusts and Foundations for education projects in Zambia. Developing relationships with and raising income from Trusts and Foundations for education projects in Zambia.



Lighthouse Futures Trust

• Fundraising Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Worked closely with the Founder and Trustees to develop a successful Trusts programme for this new special school for autistic children• Researched and identified new donors and followed up with successful project proposals to a variety of donors including Wooden Spoon & Comic Relief.• Succeeded in raising funds from Trusts (over £150K) for the specific materials needed within the school and also towards their post-16 employment programme – Lighthouse Futures Trust. • Worked closely with the Founder and Trustees to develop a successful Trusts programme for this new special school for autistic children• Researched and identified new donors and followed up with successful project proposals to a variety of donors including Wooden Spoon & Comic Relief.• Succeeded in raising funds from Trusts (over £150K) for the specific materials needed within the school and also towards their post-16 employment programme – Lighthouse Futures Trust.



GardenAfrica

• United Kingdom

• Income Generation

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Worked closely with the Director and Trustees to devise the fundraising strategy and develop and implement the Trusts programme• In-depth research identifying new Trust donors and followed-up with successful funding proposals• Managed an application to the BBC Radio 4 charity appeal (broadcast August 2014) • Worked closely with the Director and Trustees to devise the fundraising strategy and develop and implement the Trusts programme• In-depth research identifying new Trust donors and followed-up with successful funding proposals• Managed an application to the BBC Radio 4 charity appeal (broadcast August 2014)



Retrak

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trusts and Institutional Fundraiser

  • Jul 2007 - Apr 2012

  • Developed funding proposals to donors including Comic Relief (£180,000), international Trusts and Foundations, and other institutional organisations• Devised a contract for each major fund, to ensure clarity on roles in contract management and monitoring• Improved the standard of proposal & report writing and a consistent and effective style of engagement between Retrak and donors• Managed a successful application to the BBC Radio 4 charity appeal (broadcast February 2010)• Supervised a Trust fundraising consultant to assist in raising income from small and medium sized Trusts



WaterAid

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

• Programme Funding Officer

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

  Developed project proposals and reports to large UK Trusts, Institutional donors including the Big Lottery Fund (£250,000), European & US foundations, and specialist INGOs. Supported overseas partners to prepare proposals and manage all aspects of contracts, including advice on guidelines and procedures, setting annual reporting timetables, making claims, preparing donor reports and evaluations. Supervised the Trust Funding Assistant in gaining funds from small & medium Trusts. Developed project proposals and reports to large UK Trusts, Institutional donors including the Big Lottery Fund (£250,000), European & US foundations, and specialist INGOs. Supported overseas partners to prepare proposals and manage all aspects of contracts, including advice on guidelines and procedures, setting annual reporting timetables, making claims, preparing donor reports and evaluations. Supervised the Trust Funding Assistant in gaining funds from small & medium Trusts.



Concern Worldwide

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trusts Executive

  • Oct 2001 - Sep 2003

  Managed relationships with Trusts and Foundations including research to identify and target new donors and the preparation of project proposals, budgets and reports. Developed the Trust Fundraising database to monitor expenditure and income, develop analysis reports and strategies including long-term plans and budgets.

• Fundraising Officer

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 2001

  Responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of fundraising activities and events including trusts, schools fundraising, events, major donors and companies.



Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Funding and Administrative Officer

  • Nov 1997 - Nov 1998

  Prepared funding proposals, budgets and reports to organisations including international Trusts, Foundations and NGO’s. Provided funding and administrative support to AIPP member groups and at international network meetings throughout Asia. Prepared funding proposals, budgets and reports to organisations including international Trusts, Foundations and NGO’s. Provided funding and administrative support to AIPP member groups and at international network meetings throughout Asia.



Survival International

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Donor Fundraising Assistant

  • Jan 1996 - Nov 1997

  Managed the administration and analysis of the donor database and corresponded with members. Assisted Fundraising Officer with donor proposals, budgets and reports. Recruited, trained and managed volunteers to assist in the fundraising department.

• Fundraising and Campaigns Volunteer

  • Sep 1995 - Jan 1996