Experience

Paintings in Hospitals

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

• Philanthropy Manager

  • May 2022 - Present



Leonard Cheshire

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

• Philanthropy Manager

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Key Skills· Successful track record of securing 5-6 figure donations from major donors and Trusts and Foundations· Demonstrable experience in cultivation, stewardship, budget and strategic planning· Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills· Excellent major donor stewardship and retention record· Demonstrable success in matrix management· Experienced in holistic research methods, network mapping, development and writing· Experienced in CIS and Raiser’s Edge databases; working knowledge of Dynamics 365· Experience in events management

• Philanthropy Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2021

  Successfully managed a portfolio of major donors and Trusts and Foundations since September 2016, securing £10K+ gifts from both new and repeat supporters.

• Assistant Philanthropy Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2017



Diabetes UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Trust Executive

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015



Sue Ryder

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

• Volunteer Philanthropy Team

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Donor CareTrust FundraisingResearching Trusts and FoundationsRE experience Donor CareTrust FundraisingResearching Trusts and FoundationsRE experience



Script Development

• Script Development

  • 2013 - 2015

  Including freelance script reading (Pathe & Matador) Including freelance script reading (Pathe & Matador)



Matador Pictures

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Production Coordinator

  • 2014 - 2014

  Responsible for funding applications to Film Agency Wales and Screen Yorkshire, collating budget forecasts, core expenditure and creatively summarised the merits of the project in order to qualify for UK and EU certification from the BFI. Solely responsible for monitoring multiple film projects from pre-production to the timely delivery of materials to Sales Agents. Consistently delivered company targets within tight, penalty driven deadlines. Improved underwriting reports for potential projects for due diligence assessment. Conducted extensive research summaries on project requirements



International Film Guarantors Ltd.

• Entertainment Providers

• Production Coordinator/Office Manager

  • 2005 - 2013

  Key Duties Successfully nurtured and maintained an exceptionally high level of strong client relationships. My ability to engage, assess and understand the needs our key decision makers and react in a positive, pro-active manner facilitated repeat business and attracted new clients.• First point of contact for all external enquires and business clients• Complex management of multiple film projects and corresponding legal paperwork• Regular engagement with producers, financiers, banks, lawyers, crew and facilities• Maintaining a very high level of strong client relationships facilitating repeat business• Supporting team members in due diligence analysis of potential projects• Tracking timely delivery of client materials to Sales Agents within strict guidleines• Writing script summaries • Creating weekly agendas and lead on internal due diligence meetings • Creating workflow databases for project requirements, budgets and deadlines• Potential client and project research• Responsible for client escrow accounts and funding schedules• Assisting marketing in published sources and industry award sponsorship• Responsible for day-to-day management of the office (IT, rent, utilities, lease, cleaners)• Company book-keeping, online banking, VAT, petty cash and expenses• Close liaison with LA parent office, European and Canadian clients• Extensive diary and travel management, prioritising schedules and meetings



Freelance

• Assistant Film Editor

  • 1995 - 2005

  IMDb Web Link: Lucy Smith (1) Editorial Departmenthttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0809158/?ref_=fn_al_nm_4 IMDb Web Link: Lucy Smith (1) Editorial Departmenthttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0809158/?ref_=fn_al_nm_4