Experience

Oakhaven Hospice

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Fundraising Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Yellow Door (Solent)

• United Kingdom
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Age Concern Hampshire

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

• Fundraiser

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  In February 2021 I joined Age Concern Hampshire. Working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager we are developing new income streams to support the charity long term. We are currently in the process of developing our corporate strategy. In February 2021 I joined Age Concern Hampshire. Working closely with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager we are developing new income streams to support the charity long term. We are currently in the process of developing our corporate strategy.



No Limits

• United Kingdom
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  In November 2018 I was promoted to Fundraising Officer responsible for all corporate, community and event fundraising at No Limits (South), and line managing a Fundraising Assistant.Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for developing and delivering corporate, community & events fundraising across Hampshire.• Writing funding bids to tight deadlines.• Focused on establishing, developing and managing key relationships with external stakeholders in Hampshire.• Working with the Fundraising & Communications team to streamline internal communications & deliver internal events to meet the needs of the staff and organisation.• Line management responsibility of a Fundraising Assistant. • Developing a fundraising & communication strategy across multiple channels.

• Corporate Fundraiser

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  Since August 2017 I have been focused on establishing, developing and managing key relationships with corporate organisations in Hampshire. I have been attending regular networking events to build brand recognition and establish potential organisations that are looking to support a local charity. I have been researching and writing applications to local businesses for their Charity of The Year applications.

• Fundraiser

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Responsible for developing and delivering community and corporate fundraising events for 3 charities.• Writing funding bids to deadline for 3 charities.• Establishing, developing and managing key relationships with corporate and community organisations in Hampshire.• Organising internal events & managing teams to deliver.• Attending regular networking events to build brand recognition and establish potential clients.



JCI Southampton

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Events & Community Director

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  A voluntary position organising networking and fundraising events each month for JCI Southampton. A voluntary position organising networking and fundraising events each month for JCI Southampton.



The Sailor's Society

• Church & Community Fundraiser

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  As Church & Community Fundraiser at Sailors' Society I have built a Church & Community Fundraising Department from ideas, budgets, and strategy through to implementation. I have built and maintained key relationships in a short time to move the church and community fundraising strategy forward.Responsibilities include:Networking with potential clients and organisations across a number of different platforrms such as business breakfasts, WIBN and Chamber of CommerceImplementing a Community Fundraising department covering the United KingdomCreating fundraising ideas Developing a national marketing and communications strategy Writing copy & designing brochures and materials Organising events to engage communities and drive fundraising forwardSetting budgets and forecasting budgets for a 5 year plan



St Margaret's Somerset Hospice

• Community Fundraiser

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  As Community Fundraiser I am responsible for engaging the local community and developing relationships to meet fundraising targets. I support groups, organisations and individuals with their fundraising events and ideas as well as managing and implementing Hospice fundraising events and campaigns. Responsibilities:Engaging with the local community to encourage fundraising activities.Supporting groups, organisations and individuals with their fundraising events.To effectively manage donor relationships and stewardship with those in the local community.To organise and deliver events within given budgets in order to achieve set targets.To manage a team of volunteers in the community who support our events and collections.Raise the awareness of St Margaret’s Hospice through networking and presentations to local groups & organisations.Working closely with sponsored events, trusts, corporate and lottery fundraising managers to cohesively provide a team effort for all fundraising activities across the department.To plan and implement an external marketing and communications strategy for fundraising events and campaigns.To plan and implement an internal marketing and communications strategy to engage the staff and volunteers in fundraising activities.Planning a recruitment strategy to increase our volunteer base.To keep abreast of local fundraising activities and pro-actively respond to opportunities.

• Somerset Cancer Care Macmillan Area Co-ordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  As Area Co-ordinator I am responsible for the day to day running of our support groups, ensuring they adhere to relevant policies and procedures and the recruitment & retention of volunteers. I am also responsible for the marketing and promotion of the service across Somerset.



P&O Cruises

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Loyalty & Sales Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2011

  Business development and sales•Achieving and exceeding sales targets of up to £8m (on an annualised basis).•Retention and acquisition of passengers to P&O’s CRM programme.•Creation and delivery of sales presentations.Marketing•Creating marketing materials based on passenger profiles.•Consulted on CRM changes affecting the wider company.•Direct marketing to up to 2,000 passengers at a time.•Networking on a regular basis with passengers. •Proofing on board marketing materials within brand guidelines.Events management•Delivery of passenger events within the allocated budget (c£75k per annum).•Management of virtual teams when project work is required.General management•Provision of Management Information.•Training and mentoring of newly joined staff.•Dealing with all aspects of customer feedback & queries.•Able to work on own initiative as well as work closely with other team members.



InSense Limited

• Design Services

• Marketing Assistant

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

  Key Achievements and responsibilities: Researching, organising, and managing the delivery of events both national and international.Pitching ideas for the design of company advertisements.Liasing with a design agency.Liaising with companies and circa 15 national and international journals to secure advertising. Liaising with and supporting the sales reps to insure they have all relevant marketing materials.Researching competitor companies and industry news.Updating the website.Maintaining database systems and creating mail shots to potential and current clients. Organise travel and hotels for events.Reasons for leavingThe opportunity to work for P&O Cruises in a customer facing role within events management and sales.



Investmaster Group Limited

• Sales and Marketing Assistant / Office Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2007

  Key Achievements and responsibilities: Managing the day to day running of the office (such as ordering stationary supplies, liaising with management companies etc). Researching, organising, and managing the delivery of seminars and conferences within the allocated budget.Researching, organising, and managing the delivery of social events within the allocated budget.Developing and pitching ideas for the design of the company newsletter and Christmas card.Liaising with a design company to implement the new website for a new suite of products. Liaising with a PR company to arrange press releases and magazine articles.Researching companies via the internet in order to keep our database up to date.Maintaining database systems and creating mail shots to potential and current clients. Creating lists using a customer database and sending out relevant mailings.Organise travel, hotel and restaurant bookings.Updating the website.Reasons for leaving:The business was sold to a competitor.Limited future prospects.