Gavin McLellan
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Beth Nicholson
I was lucky enough to meet Gavin almost two years ago as he was leading a training session, at the CIoF annual conference, on the benefits of mentoring and coaching. He agreed to mentor me and we have met regularly and talked through very focused work situations and, more broadly, career trajectory. I have benefited hugely from his very reflective and measured approach - he has a vast knowledge of fundraising and been invaluable in supporting me in developing my professional career. His support played a central role in building my confidence and become a Trustee, helping me focus on the why and when, and he coached me to land my fab new job. I am so grateful to him and I would wholeheartedly recommend his sage wisdom to anyone wishing to consider their next steps! Thank you, Gavin!
Alison Acosta
Gavin has mentored me over the last two years, helping build my confidence and knowledge around capital fundraising and helping me work through strategies and challenges. It was with his help I took the leap into capital fundraising and I am so glad that I did. Gavin is hugely knowledgeable and always willing to share his expertise, support others and champion fundraising, particularly sole fundraisers. With a wealth of experience across the third sector I would highly recommend Gavin as both a mentor and fundraiser.
Beth Nicholson
I was lucky enough to meet Gavin almost two years ago as he was leading a training session, at the CIoF annual conference, on the benefits of mentoring and coaching. He agreed to mentor me and we have met regularly and talked through very focused work situations and, more broadly, career trajectory. I have benefited hugely from his very reflective and measured approach - he has a vast knowledge of fundraising and been invaluable in supporting me in developing my professional career. His support played a central role in building my confidence and become a Trustee, helping me focus on the why and when, and he coached me to land my fab new job. I am so grateful to him and I would wholeheartedly recommend his sage wisdom to anyone wishing to consider their next steps! Thank you, Gavin!
Alison Acosta
Gavin has mentored me over the last two years, helping build my confidence and knowledge around capital fundraising and helping me work through strategies and challenges. It was with his help I took the leap into capital fundraising and I am so glad that I did. Gavin is hugely knowledgeable and always willing to share his expertise, support others and champion fundraising, particularly sole fundraisers. With a wealth of experience across the third sector I would highly recommend Gavin as both a mentor and fundraiser.
Beth Nicholson
I was lucky enough to meet Gavin almost two years ago as he was leading a training session, at the CIoF annual conference, on the benefits of mentoring and coaching. He agreed to mentor me and we have met regularly and talked through very focused work situations and, more broadly, career trajectory. I have benefited hugely from his very reflective and measured approach - he has a vast knowledge of fundraising and been invaluable in supporting me in developing my professional career. His support played a central role in building my confidence and become a Trustee, helping me focus on the why and when, and he coached me to land my fab new job. I am so grateful to him and I would wholeheartedly recommend his sage wisdom to anyone wishing to consider their next steps! Thank you, Gavin!
Alison Acosta
Gavin has mentored me over the last two years, helping build my confidence and knowledge around capital fundraising and helping me work through strategies and challenges. It was with his help I took the leap into capital fundraising and I am so glad that I did. Gavin is hugely knowledgeable and always willing to share his expertise, support others and champion fundraising, particularly sole fundraisers. With a wealth of experience across the third sector I would highly recommend Gavin as both a mentor and fundraiser.
Beth Nicholson
I was lucky enough to meet Gavin almost two years ago as he was leading a training session, at the CIoF annual conference, on the benefits of mentoring and coaching. He agreed to mentor me and we have met regularly and talked through very focused work situations and, more broadly, career trajectory. I have benefited hugely from his very reflective and measured approach - he has a vast knowledge of fundraising and been invaluable in supporting me in developing my professional career. His support played a central role in building my confidence and become a Trustee, helping me focus on the why and when, and he coached me to land my fab new job. I am so grateful to him and I would wholeheartedly recommend his sage wisdom to anyone wishing to consider their next steps! Thank you, Gavin!
Alison Acosta
Gavin has mentored me over the last two years, helping build my confidence and knowledge around capital fundraising and helping me work through strategies and challenges. It was with his help I took the leap into capital fundraising and I am so glad that I did. Gavin is hugely knowledgeable and always willing to share his expertise, support others and champion fundraising, particularly sole fundraisers. With a wealth of experience across the third sector I would highly recommend Gavin as both a mentor and fundraiser.
Experience
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Life Flight
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New Zealand
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Jordanhill School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Development
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2020
Set up Development and Alumni function for state funded direct grant aided community comprehensive school. Established fundraising strategy, regular giving programme, 'Striving Higher' campaign, and prospect cultivation through 2020 centenary. Set up Development and Alumni function for state funded direct grant aided community comprehensive school. Established fundraising strategy, regular giving programme, 'Striving Higher' campaign, and prospect cultivation through 2020 centenary.
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The John Muir Trust
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Development
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Interim role with The John Muir Trust. Led team of 4 looking after trusts, major donors, and appeals. Interim role with The John Muir Trust. Led team of 4 looking after trusts, major donors, and appeals.
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ProjectScotland
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Development & Communications (interim)
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
Interim Head of Development and Communications. Leading communications and digital strategies and ensuring sustainable flow of funding from trust and foundations. Interim Head of Development and Communications. Leading communications and digital strategies and ensuring sustainable flow of funding from trust and foundations.
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Aberlour Children's Charity
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Marketing, Fundraising & External Affairs
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Led and developed the marketing and fundraising team to enhance the profile of Aberlour and increase voluntary income from Lottery, trusts, corporates, individuals and communities. Led and developed the marketing and fundraising team to enhance the profile of Aberlour and increase voluntary income from Lottery, trusts, corporates, individuals and communities.
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Maggie's Centres
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Centres Fundraising - Scotland
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Oct 2011 - Aug 2014
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Glasgow Life
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Development
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Jun 2009 - Oct 2011
Concurrently with the Riverside Museum Appeal, I led team of 8 to secure trusts and sponsorship for the city's sports, arts, festival and arts programmes. Concurrently with the Riverside Museum Appeal, I led team of 8 to secure trusts and sponsorship for the city's sports, arts, festival and arts programmes.
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Director
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Jun 2009 - Oct 2011
Led team of 8 in this £5m capital appeal for the Zaha Hadid Riverside Museum on Glasgow's Clyde waterfront. Supported a high level board to secure Patron £50k+and Benefactor £5k+ level gifts Led team of 8 in this £5m capital appeal for the Zaha Hadid Riverside Museum on Glasgow's Clyde waterfront. Supported a high level board to secure Patron £50k+and Benefactor £5k+ level gifts
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Christian Aid
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Scotland
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Apr 2005 - May 2009
National Head and representative for this international humanitarian NGO in Scotland. Led team of 15 across all fundraising, media, volunteer, supporter care and campaign activity. Responsible for strategy development, change management and Scottish budget. National Head and representative for this international humanitarian NGO in Scotland. Led team of 15 across all fundraising, media, volunteer, supporter care and campaign activity. Responsible for strategy development, change management and Scottish budget.
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Tearfund
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Manager
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Apr 2001 - Apr 2005
Volunteers management, campaign promotion, community fundraising, communicating overseas development work and leading supporter tours to Uganda and Kenya. Volunteers management, campaign promotion, community fundraising, communicating overseas development work and leading supporter tours to Uganda and Kenya.
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King Sturge
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Surveyor
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1996 - Mar 1999
Commercial property estate agency Commercial property estate agency
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Lambert Smith Hampton
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United Kingdom
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior surveyor
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1994 - 1996
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Education
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1989 - 1994
University of the West of Scotland
BSc, Land Economics -
1982 - 1987
Park Mains High School, Erskine, Scotland
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