Alyson Smith Email and Phone Number

As Business Development and Fundraising manager for Home-Start CHAMS, I am responsible for developing and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, bid writing, research, completing impact reports and managing the marketing and events co ordinator and Fundraising volunteers. On the Business side, I deal with managing and invoicing suppliers, ensuring staff and volunteers expenses are paid, banking procedures, including petty cash, budget allocations and other ad hoc duties as… Show more As Business Development and Fundraising manager for Home-Start CHAMS, I am responsible for developing and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, bid writing, research, completing impact reports and managing the marketing and events co ordinator and Fundraising volunteers. On the Business side, I deal with managing and invoicing suppliers, ensuring staff and volunteers expenses are paid, banking procedures, including petty cash, budget allocations and other ad hoc duties as necessary.I establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people.Meet deadlines with a proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion.Influence others using excellent communication skills.Organisational and project management skills.Work as a member of a team and motivate others.Resilient, particularly when faced with setbacks Show less

Increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities. Researching trust and grant funds. Completing the application forms and liaising with the funders. Writing impact reports and communicating with the trusts to build relationships and keep in contact to enable continued support.Motivating and facilitating supporters to maximize the funds they raise;Organising traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events… Show more Increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities. Researching trust and grant funds. Completing the application forms and liaising with the funders. Writing impact reports and communicating with the trusts to build relationships and keep in contact to enable continued support.Motivating and facilitating supporters to maximize the funds they raise;Organising traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events, raffles, auctions etc. developing new and imaginative fundraising activities. Show less

Managing the daily operation and ongoing development of 2 centres for people in later life.Managed staff and team of volunteers. Successfully opened new centre in Haywards Heath. The role included, Effective fundraising:Developed and managed fundraising strategies and organized events to achieve targeted income. Successfully project managed the opening of a new centre in Haywards Heath, promoting the centre by contacting local media, presentations to various groups, councils… Show more Managing the daily operation and ongoing development of 2 centres for people in later life.Managed staff and team of volunteers. Successfully opened new centre in Haywards Heath. The role included, Effective fundraising:Developed and managed fundraising strategies and organized events to achieve targeted income. Successfully project managed the opening of a new centre in Haywards Heath, promoting the centre by contacting local media, presentations to various groups, councils, charities and businesses who may have been able to help. I managed a highly successful grand opening event.This role also includedmarketing, networking, development, administration, facilities and staff management. Show less

Responsible for the safety and security of customers and crew at all times.To motivate, develop and guide cabin crew to continually achieve high standards.To communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and support staff. Including Flight crew, out station representatives and ground personnel.To enthuse crew to maximize in-flight sales and achieve incentive targets.Diffusing awkward and difficult situations.