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I provide support with the charity’s finances and trusts and foundations fundraising. Responsible for: • writing engaging grant applications and grant reports• researching opportunities for funding to inform the grants fundraising pipeline • reconciling donation reports and all transactions on the finance system Xero• tracking regular giving donations and flagging any lapsed donors to the team• producing management accounts and updating the cashflow for the Treasurer• tracking donations to be passed on to a member of the team for thankingTogether with the Fundraising Support Officer, I'm also responsible for: • supporting with marketing and communications of appeals and events (including the BBC Radio 4 appeal, IWD)• creating social media graphics using Canva and scheduling posts• updating the website and blog using WordPress• writing impact stories for the monthly newsletter and annual report• fundraising administration, including updating the donor database and mailing lists

In addition to previous duties, I provided vital administrative support to the senior leadership and management teams as the board of trustees expands. I also supported the fundraising team to secure grant funding through administering trust mailings.

In addition to my Finance Officer duties, I also supported the grants team and the Head of Fundraising & Communications and together, raised £23,220 in grant funding from six grant making trusts and a corporate foundation. Responsible for: • identifying, prospecting and qualifying corporate and grant-making trust leads• drafting, re-designing and sending grant applications as well as small trust mailings• supporting the delivery of fundraising appeals like the Big Give, and supporter engagement events• processing donations, keeping donor records and Zoho CRM up to date and responding to donor enquiries• overseeing and implementing the thanking process and thanking supporters in a timely manner• other communications tasks e.g. maintaining the website

I assisted the CEO and kept accurate accounting records on all of the organisation’s income and expenditure and ensured that all transactions were undertaken in a timely manner. My duties included: • entering all transactions undertaken into the accountancy records and ensuring that these transactions are accurately classified and that the appropriate evidence has been secured and filed• entering information from accountancy records into the organisation’s cash flow projections• processing all payments from all organisation bank accounts, ensuring that all invoices issued are accurately paid on time, salaries are paid and funds are transferred between accounts as required• routine communication regarding financial information with regulators and suppliers such as Companies House, HMRC, Charity Commission, accountants and the organisation’s bankers• identifying, prospecting and qualifying corporate and trust leads as well as assisting with grant applications• maintaining accurate data records on the CRM and the mass invite of supporters to an online engagement event

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Consistently met sales targets as part of a team while working on the shop floor at Dune in Meadowhall. Utilised my interpersonal skills to deliver excellent customer service for the affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

As part of a team I worked towards the successful rollout of the FareShare Go programme for the UK’s leading supermarket retailers, within the UK's largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. The innovative programme enables supermarket retailers to re-distribute their edible surplus food to charities and community groups across the UK. My duties included: • conducting research to identify prospective new charities suitable for FareShare services• making initial contact by phone, assessing charity eligibility and understanding their needs and capacity for surplus food in order to maximise the volume of food donated• effectively communicating the benefits of the programme, resulting in arranging Welcome Visits for a UK wide Field team, enabling the teams to conduct visits in the most time efficient and effective manner• maintaining accurate information and data records on FareShare Go's CRM Salesforce

Sheffield, United Kingdom

As a Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, I assisted with processing and analysing the monitoring and evaluation data from Dig Deep's WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene training) activities in Kenya. I have helped to strengthen the data collection processes for Dig Deep, in order to better evaluate the effectiveness of Dig Deep's training and the impact of their projects on and within the schools and communities they work.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

I worked as part of the Community Fundraising team towards the successful planning and delivery of the action-packed static bike event 'Pedal the Pennines'. Altogether, the event raised an incredible total of £37,531.02, which helped people affected by breast cancer. My duties included:• drafting and sending communications to the regional corporate partners’ Charity Champions to encourage and support them with their fundraising as well as liaising with them regarding logistics on the event days• updating the organisation's CRM system, website and the teams’ JustGiving and BT MyDonate fundraising pages, ensuring information is kept up-to-date• managing the fundraising inbox with enquiries from supporters and writing thank you letters• preparing fundraising packs for event participants and prospective partners

Sheffield, United Kingdom

I was promoted to a Paralegal role within the EMEA Compliance team, where I managed my own caseload and effectively collaborated with and supported the team to achieve billing targets. My duties included:• managing my own caseload and overseeing sponsor licence renewals for over 100 clients • attending and assisting colleagues at mock immigration audits at client sites• drafting compliance assessment emails and comprehensive post-audit reports with best practice recommendations tailored to each client• monitoring and managing the EMEA Compliance Team inbox, ensuring all queries and requests are dealt with in a timely manner with exceptional client service

Sheffield, United Kingdom

I supported solicitors and paralegals for the world's leading immigration law firm as part of the Sponsorship and Compliance team in the Sheffield, UK branch of the firm. My duties included:• drafting visa applications under the points based system for Tier 1, 2, 4 and 5 immigration categories• compiling entry clearance bundles, advice letters and compliance packs• drafting sponsor licence applications and immigration compliance policies for clients• updating the online case management system, Fragomen Connect• undertaking varied work, including special projects given by the Client Service Manager (CSM) team and other colleagues in the London office as well as providing reception cover

I managed my time effectively whilst balancing a full-time job and provided freelance fundraising support to the international development charity Future First Global. My duties included:• drafting compelling covering letters to accompany the charity’s proposals for grant funding• carrying out research to prioritise prospective funders in terms of their funding priorities• researching whether prospective funders use any particular buzz words/language on their website and/or in their accounts, which would tailor our request for funding

London, United Kingdom

I joined the education charity Future First to help schools build alumni networks to help accelerate social mobility across the UK. I gained more experience in fundraising, raising £500 through grant funding which helped a state school in West Sussex to build alumni networks that act as relatable career role models and support current students. My duties included:• supporting the Senior Leadership Team and the wider office with a range of office administrative tasks, including but not limited to, diary management and booking travel & accommodation on a regular basis for regional staff• writing applications for grant funding and end of grant funding reports with support • carrying out fundraising research and reviewing new funding income streams• managing accurate records from filing to Future First’s contact database on CiviCRM • planning, organising and co-ordinating events such as the quarterly funders' dinner at the Houses of Parliament • updating the website via WordPress and writing blog posts and other communications materials such as the monthly Good News digest to promote the organisation • recruiting and managing temporary staff for extra support during busy administrative times and leading on the recruitment of other staff across the organisation • representing the charity at a host of events from the University College London Internship fair to The Social Investment Consultancy Careers in the Sector events • attending, writing and distributing minutes in a variety of team meetings in order to manage business activity across the organisation including monthly all staff group meetings and fortnightly fundraising meetings

London, United Kingdom

I ensured the effective and smooth running of WSUP’s head office, providing support for a fast paced and evolving international organisation focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities. My duties included:• ensuring all office space, facilities and services are maintained to a high standard to allow WSUP staff to work efficiently• overseeing and managing the administration of all contracts on SharePoint • ensuring all HR documentation is up to date and filed for UK and overseas staff• drafting HR contracts, client contracts and consultancy agreements • coordinating the recruitment process for the head office • booking international travel and co-ordinating visa arrangements across the organisation• reconciling petty cash, expense forms and credit card expenses• entering invoices onto the invoice register and uploading contracts on to Sharepoint• filing payments, bank statements and invoices as well as administering time sheets• providing support to the Chief Executive, the finance team and all other staff as may be reasonably required

London, United Kingdom

Since the store opening in January 2014, I worked as part of a small team in store and engaged in social media marketing for the exciting, vibrant, new bubble tea brand. My duties included:• promoting and writing copy for Chew on various social media platforms• handling payments and monitoring stock levels and sales• delivering an efficient, friendly efficient customer service to a variety of customers of all ages, from families to those trying bubble tea for the first time

I raised awareness of the sustainability efforts and community development projects that the company has helped to achieve, varying from protecting mountain gorillas to raising income for cacao-producing communities. I effectively engaged the public both on the market stall and social media. My duties included: • promoting and writing copy for Life & Chocolate on various social media platforms• compiling past customer databases and blogger databases• maximising sales on markets such as Camden Lock Market and Harringay Market• handling cash and change for products sold • stocktaking and keeping records of products sold

London, United Kingdom

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Development, Merit

Achieved distinction level in the following modules: Key Issues in Global Public Health and Communicable Disease Control. Achieved merit.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Geography, Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1)

Geography, Faculty Of The Arts And Social Sciences

Study abroad exchange program for a semester (January - May)

Education record

4 A* grades, 5 As, 1 B, 1 C

Economics, Geography, French

Activities and Societies: I have enthusiastically participated in organising and launching fundraising events as part of the Justice.