Experience

SSAFA the Armed Forces charity

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of Network & Community Fundraising

  • Aug 2021 - Present



North West Air Ambulance Charity

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Fundraiser

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  The role of Regional Fundraiser is varied and includes raising funds from a variety of channels, including; local corporate relationships, presentations, event attendance, bucket collections and online fundraising to name but a few. One key element to the role is the ability to develop and nurture relationship with all supporters and stakeholders. I feel lucky to be able to contribute to this life-saving service and am often humbled by the devotion of our Crew, Volunteers and Supporters. The role of Regional Fundraiser is varied and includes raising funds from a variety of channels, including; local corporate relationships, presentations, event attendance, bucket collections and online fundraising to name but a few. One key element to the role is the ability to develop and nurture relationship with all supporters and stakeholders. I feel lucky to be able to contribute to this life-saving service and am often humbled by the devotion of our Crew, Volunteers and Supporters.



Howdens

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Working with a fabulous team at Howdens Kendal Depot. The role included generating sales leads, developing excellent relationships with new and existing customers, using sales techniques to generate business and encourage new leads. Working out in the field to identify potential new business. It was a wonderful challenge learning the nuances about joinery products and kitchen design. Although this role deviated from my career path within the voluntary sector, it gave me the ability to work around my daughter's childcare needs and was also very enjoyable. Show less



Various Companies

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fundraising Consultant

  • May 2013 - Jul 2019

  Returned to Variety, the Children's Charity at the request of the Chairman of Fundraising. Worked with the fundraising team to review process and recruit a new Head of Fundraising. Team Developer - Slimming World. Leading a team of consultants to help them identify and achieve their targets and goals. Returned to Variety, the Children's Charity at the request of the Chairman of Fundraising. Worked with the fundraising team to review process and recruit a new Head of Fundraising. Team Developer - Slimming World. Leading a team of consultants to help them identify and achieve their targets and goals.



C P Catering Equipment Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality

• Business Development Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2018

  Working with key clients within the Hospitality & Catering Industry in the Lake District and throughout the UK. This includes creating opportunities for the organisation's growth, finding new customers and persuade existing ones to buy extra services. A key element of the role is dealing with third party suppliers. Including meeting with reps and negotiating favourable discounts to ensure we remain competitive. I oversee all marketing including all social media activity and play a key role in updating and improving the website. Show less



NSPCC

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fundraising Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  Following a family move to Cumbria I was offered a position as Fundraising Manager for Cumbria to keep me within the NSPCC ‘Family’I enjoyed the challenge of going back to basics by working with local volunteers. Managing change due the closure of local projects and dealing with negative press. Reenergising demotivated volunteers to increase income through local events. Creating and managing local mass participation events. Working with local media to promote fundraising events throughout Cumbria and North Lancs. Show less

• Head of Region - South East

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2010

  Providing leadership of a team of multi-skilled individuals both office based and remote workers. Managing effective and appropriate communication with teams of volunteers throughout the region. Ensuring the effective delivery and operation of a new seven year Strategy. Dealing with the communication of sensitive issues, including project closures, both internally and externally and managing change. Managing and reporting on budgets including identifying risk, re-forcasting and development of contingency plans. Working in partnership with other regional managers to ensure the standardisation of good practice throughout the Society. Show less



Variety, the Children's Charity

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

• Head of Fundraising

  • Dec 2001 - Apr 2007

  As Head of Fundraising for Variety Club Children’s Charity I was responsible for strategically maximizing income generated through this multi-function Fundraising Dept. Delivering and implementing fundraising strategies to the Board of Trustees. Managing and growing the organization’s revenue streams by actively scoping new business while sustaining existing donor streams through effective stewardship. As an affective and motivating line manager we worked as a team to increase net income from less than £1 million per annum to over £2.6 million within just two years. My IT and analytical skills led to an overview of the charity’s data capture procedure. I was involved in project managing the introduction of a new database and data input procedure from proposal to implementation. Having studied Relational Databases as part of my degree I have a sound understanding of the functionality and structure of the relational database and how best to utilize its potential. Creating brand awareness. Rolling out a branding guide to all regions and Trustees to ensure that all marketing material was standardized. Implementing a new, more effective website with online shopping capabilities. Show less