Deborah Myers
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Debbie Geraghty
Deborah Myers first approached me following my appearance speaking on a panel about Women in Fundraising/Leadership at an IoF Culture Sector Network conference. I recall it was International Women’s Day and suddenly I was asked by one of the most powerful women in the room if I could mentor her. I was both confused and humbled as to why me but Deborah knew exactly what she wanted to learn. What followed was the growth of a very supportive and productive peer mentoring relationship that continues to this day as colleagues with other leaders on an Action Learning Set. Deborah is quite simply one of the most extraordinary women I’ve met in the arts. Her role as Development Director with a team of 27 at the National Gallery had me totally awestruck but it was so clear she had wider skills beyond fundraising too which others will no doubt benefit from in her latest move to a freelance career. From fundraising to leadership and strategy and everything in between she sees and holds the bigger picture and the tiny details equally well. And if I ever had an issue that kept me awake at night then Deborah would always be one of those at the top of my list to talk things through with. She has acute insight. She’s perceptively challenging, immensely knowledgeable and deeply kind. And she is always very clear about what she wants. I’m so glad she cornered me at that conference as I very much appreciate having her in my network and would recommend her to anyone in a flash.
Paul Gray
It was fantastic to work with Deborah, who is an exceptional fundraising professional. She is a strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture, but at the same time, her hands-on approach to leadership enables her to develop loyal, efficient team-working. She would be an asset to any organisation.
Debbie Geraghty
Deborah Myers first approached me following my appearance speaking on a panel about Women in Fundraising/Leadership at an IoF Culture Sector Network conference. I recall it was International Women’s Day and suddenly I was asked by one of the most powerful women in the room if I could mentor her. I was both confused and humbled as to why me but Deborah knew exactly what she wanted to learn. What followed was the growth of a very supportive and productive peer mentoring relationship that continues to this day as colleagues with other leaders on an Action Learning Set. Deborah is quite simply one of the most extraordinary women I’ve met in the arts. Her role as Development Director with a team of 27 at the National Gallery had me totally awestruck but it was so clear she had wider skills beyond fundraising too which others will no doubt benefit from in her latest move to a freelance career. From fundraising to leadership and strategy and everything in between she sees and holds the bigger picture and the tiny details equally well. And if I ever had an issue that kept me awake at night then Deborah would always be one of those at the top of my list to talk things through with. She has acute insight. She’s perceptively challenging, immensely knowledgeable and deeply kind. And she is always very clear about what she wants. I’m so glad she cornered me at that conference as I very much appreciate having her in my network and would recommend her to anyone in a flash.
Paul Gray
It was fantastic to work with Deborah, who is an exceptional fundraising professional. She is a strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture, but at the same time, her hands-on approach to leadership enables her to develop loyal, efficient team-working. She would be an asset to any organisation.
Debbie Geraghty
Deborah Myers first approached me following my appearance speaking on a panel about Women in Fundraising/Leadership at an IoF Culture Sector Network conference. I recall it was International Women’s Day and suddenly I was asked by one of the most powerful women in the room if I could mentor her. I was both confused and humbled as to why me but Deborah knew exactly what she wanted to learn. What followed was the growth of a very supportive and productive peer mentoring relationship that continues to this day as colleagues with other leaders on an Action Learning Set. Deborah is quite simply one of the most extraordinary women I’ve met in the arts. Her role as Development Director with a team of 27 at the National Gallery had me totally awestruck but it was so clear she had wider skills beyond fundraising too which others will no doubt benefit from in her latest move to a freelance career. From fundraising to leadership and strategy and everything in between she sees and holds the bigger picture and the tiny details equally well. And if I ever had an issue that kept me awake at night then Deborah would always be one of those at the top of my list to talk things through with. She has acute insight. She’s perceptively challenging, immensely knowledgeable and deeply kind. And she is always very clear about what she wants. I’m so glad she cornered me at that conference as I very much appreciate having her in my network and would recommend her to anyone in a flash.
Paul Gray
It was fantastic to work with Deborah, who is an exceptional fundraising professional. She is a strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture, but at the same time, her hands-on approach to leadership enables her to develop loyal, efficient team-working. She would be an asset to any organisation.
Debbie Geraghty
Deborah Myers first approached me following my appearance speaking on a panel about Women in Fundraising/Leadership at an IoF Culture Sector Network conference. I recall it was International Women’s Day and suddenly I was asked by one of the most powerful women in the room if I could mentor her. I was both confused and humbled as to why me but Deborah knew exactly what she wanted to learn. What followed was the growth of a very supportive and productive peer mentoring relationship that continues to this day as colleagues with other leaders on an Action Learning Set. Deborah is quite simply one of the most extraordinary women I’ve met in the arts. Her role as Development Director with a team of 27 at the National Gallery had me totally awestruck but it was so clear she had wider skills beyond fundraising too which others will no doubt benefit from in her latest move to a freelance career. From fundraising to leadership and strategy and everything in between she sees and holds the bigger picture and the tiny details equally well. And if I ever had an issue that kept me awake at night then Deborah would always be one of those at the top of my list to talk things through with. She has acute insight. She’s perceptively challenging, immensely knowledgeable and deeply kind. And she is always very clear about what she wants. I’m so glad she cornered me at that conference as I very much appreciate having her in my network and would recommend her to anyone in a flash.
Paul Gray
It was fantastic to work with Deborah, who is an exceptional fundraising professional. She is a strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture, but at the same time, her hands-on approach to leadership enables her to develop loyal, efficient team-working. She would be an asset to any organisation.
Experience
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Science Museum Group
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Of Development
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May 2019 - Present
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DMGK Consulting Limited
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London, United Kingdom
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Fundraising, strategy and management consultant
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2020
Offering bespoke project consultancy and interim management, specialising in arts, medical and academic fundraising. Offering bespoke project consultancy and interim management, specialising in arts, medical and academic fundraising.
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Museum of London
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Campaign Adviser
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
Offering Principal Gift advice to build a strong pipeline for the Museum of London's groundbreaking campaign Offering Principal Gift advice to build a strong pipeline for the Museum of London's groundbreaking campaign
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British Council
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London, United Kingdom
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Director Of Development (interim)
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Nov 2018 - May 2019
A highly motivated senior manager, with more than 20 years’ experience as a fundraiser. Recognised for her ability to create development strategy, nurture teams, cultivate donor and Board relationships, secure multi-million pound gifts and negotiate corporate partnerships. Specialising in leadership, growing income, managing budgets, building and influencing internal and external stakeholder relationships. A highly motivated senior manager, with more than 20 years’ experience as a fundraiser. Recognised for her ability to create development strategy, nurture teams, cultivate donor and Board relationships, secure multi-million pound gifts and negotiate corporate partnerships. Specialising in leadership, growing income, managing budgets, building and influencing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
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The National Gallery
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Development
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Oct 2013 - Oct 2018
Leading a team of 34, managing a significant budget with responsibility for raising multi-millions per annum plus multi-million income raised for acquisitions; delivery of venue hire business and strategy development. Income generated through individual giving, corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies and events to support the mission of The National Gallery, bringing Old Masters to the general public. Leading a team of 34, managing a significant budget with responsibility for raising multi-millions per annum plus multi-million income raised for acquisitions; delivery of venue hire business and strategy development. Income generated through individual giving, corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies and events to support the mission of The National Gallery, bringing Old Masters to the general public.
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King's College London
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Head of Principal Gift Development
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2013
Responsible for UK and European principal gift development (£3m plus) across health, research and humanities departments. Responsible for UK and European principal gift development (£3m plus) across health, research and humanities departments.
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British Film Institute (BFI)
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United Kingdom
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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400 - 500 Employee
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Deputy Director of Development
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Feb 2009 - Aug 2010
Responsible for a team of 15 (3 direct reports), and growing major gift income Responsible for a team of 15 (3 direct reports), and growing major gift income
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Royal Opera House
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Major Donor Development
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Sep 2001 - Feb 2009
Ran the Major Donor team of 6, the Development Committee and other worked with senior staff to an agreed target, growing 10-25% year on year. Advising Board members on strategies for developing potential donors, working with them to achieve these goals. Ran the Major Donor team of 6, the Development Committee and other worked with senior staff to an agreed target, growing 10-25% year on year. Advising Board members on strategies for developing potential donors, working with them to achieve these goals.
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Sadler's Wells
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United Kingdom
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Individual Giving Manager
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Sep 2000 - Sep 2001
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Jewish Care
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Campaign Executive, Big Gifts
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1997 - 2000
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Edinburgh International Film Festival
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United Kingdom
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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PR assistant
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1998 - 1998
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Embassy of Israel
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant to the Cultural Attache
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1996 - 1997
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