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The development and on-going management of the DWF Foundation and the community investment activity globally. I am responsible for all aspects of DWF Foundation and its operations including, governance, grant giving and fundraising. Working closely with trustees to manage and grow DWF Foundation including its international giving. In addition to the management of DWF Foundation I also oversee all volunteering and school activities for DWF as part of its CSR activities across the… Show more The development and on-going management of the DWF Foundation and the community investment activity globally. I am responsible for all aspects of DWF Foundation and its operations including, governance, grant giving and fundraising. Working closely with trustees to manage and grow DWF Foundation including its international giving. In addition to the management of DWF Foundation I also oversee all volunteering and school activities for DWF as part of its CSR activities across the global business.Key achievements• Developing the brand and strategy for DWF Foundation including grant process, guidance and training• Managing the receipt of shares from DWF to DWF Foundation and developing investment strategy and new operating structure for DWF Foundation• Managing the launch of DWF Foundation across the DWF business and overseeing all ongoing fundraising activities. • Overseeing the implementation of a CSR impact reporting system for DWF. • Developing a series of online school workshops to enable work of work support to continue during COVID• Implementing an online remote volunteering offering to encourage engagement in supporting communities during lockdown and now as we wfh. Show less

Responsible for developing philanthropy including corporate, trusts and individual giving initiatives. Including development of United Way in the UK.Key achievements Developing major donors, trusts and business ( workplace giving and sponsorship). Supporting charities in their fundraising activity. Managing a re-branding process for the organisation and writing materials. Managing PR consultants and communication strategy. Managing events and… Show more Responsible for developing philanthropy including corporate, trusts and individual giving initiatives. Including development of United Way in the UK.Key achievements Developing major donors, trusts and business ( workplace giving and sponsorship). Supporting charities in their fundraising activity. Managing a re-branding process for the organisation and writing materials. Managing PR consultants and communication strategy. Managing events and activities. Developing new partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Show less

Reporting to the Board of Trustees with responsibility for developing the strategic plan, constructing the project budget and managing income generation and expenditure.Key achievements Developing strategic plan. Developing all areas of fundraising including Major donors, trusts and government funding. Setting up new charity including systems, policies and procedures and advising trustees on charitable and management issues. Managing PR consultants and communication… Show more Reporting to the Board of Trustees with responsibility for developing the strategic plan, constructing the project budget and managing income generation and expenditure.Key achievements Developing strategic plan. Developing all areas of fundraising including Major donors, trusts and government funding. Setting up new charity including systems, policies and procedures and advising trustees on charitable and management issues. Managing PR consultants and communication strategy. Worked closely with high-level Naval officials to support the negotiations to secure the ownership of the vessel for the Egyptian Government. Show less

Reporting to Founder and Director I was responsible for the development of generation and monitoring of income and expenditure. This was a new role and I have been responsible for the implementation of both the strategy and development of events, systems, working closely with the team to ensure plans are realistic and achievable with the resources we have available.

Reporting to the Head of External Relations I worked in a variety of different areas. Initially I was responsible for develop some large-scale public sector bids. I then developed private sector funding, this was a very challenging role and involved developing activities; systems and working practices to help monitoring and partnership work both internally and externally. Key achievements  Developing new corporate partnership approach in the northwest including volunteer… Show more Reporting to the Head of External Relations I worked in a variety of different areas. Initially I was responsible for develop some large-scale public sector bids. I then developed private sector funding, this was a very challenging role and involved developing activities; systems and working practices to help monitoring and partnership work both internally and externally. Key achievements  Developing new corporate partnership approach in the northwest including volunteer involvement. Delivering fundraising training. Major donor involvement activities. Managing fundraising volunteering in the northwest. Managing high profile fundraising events in the high net worth and corporate sectors increasing revenue in excess of £250K. Produced bid approval document to include the staff increasing performance. Secured large government funding contracts in excess of £1M. Show less

Reporting to the Head of External Relations I worked in a variety of different areas. Initially I was responsible for develop some large-scale public sector bids. I then developed private sector funding, this was a very challenging role and involved developing activities; systems and working practices to help monitoring and partnership work both internally and externally. Key achievements Developing new corporate partnership approach in the northwest including volunteer… Show more Reporting to the Head of External Relations I worked in a variety of different areas. Initially I was responsible for develop some large-scale public sector bids. I then developed private sector funding, this was a very challenging role and involved developing activities; systems and working practices to help monitoring and partnership work both internally and externally. Key achievements Developing new corporate partnership approach in the northwest including volunteer involvement.Delivering fundraising training.Major donor involvement activities.Managing fundraising volunteering in the northwest.Managing high profile fundraising events in the high net worth and corporate sectors increasing revenue in excess of £250K.Produced bid approval document to include the staff increasing performance.Secured large government funding contracts in excess of £1M.; YWCA is the leading charity working with the most disadvantaged young women in England and Wales.They run services to support them and campaign with them to combat the discrimination they face.National Grants Officer Reporting to Director of Fundraising I specialised in Government and statutory funding. I supported projects nationally in accessing funding and developing new programmes of work. Key achievements Developed relationship between central team and project staff.Convinced the senior team that there was a need for a regional level project role, which led to the creation of a 5 region structure.Secured large government funding contracts.Supported a team development workers and built their individual skill base to access sources of funding. Show less

Reporting to Director of Fundraising I specialised in Government and statutory funding. I supported projects nationally in accessing funding and developing new programmes of work. Key achievements  Developed relationship between central team and project staff. Convinced the senior team that there was a need for a regional level project role, which led to the creation of a 5 region structure. Secured large government funding contracts. Supported a team development… Show more Reporting to Director of Fundraising I specialised in Government and statutory funding. I supported projects nationally in accessing funding and developing new programmes of work. Key achievements  Developed relationship between central team and project staff. Convinced the senior team that there was a need for a regional level project role, which led to the creation of a 5 region structure. Secured large government funding contracts. Supported a team development workers and built their individual skill base to access sources of funding. Show less

Reporting to the Centre Manager my responsibilities included administration, public relations, problem solving, recruitment, business planning, managing computer systems, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing. Key achievements  Secured a large scale fundraising bid to cover costs of a housing advice project for 3 years. Set up a new fundraising function within the organisation. Secured funding to enable the role to go from part time to full time to support the… Show more Reporting to the Centre Manager my responsibilities included administration, public relations, problem solving, recruitment, business planning, managing computer systems, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing. Key achievements  Secured a large scale fundraising bid to cover costs of a housing advice project for 3 years. Set up a new fundraising function within the organisation. Secured funding to enable the role to go from part time to full time to support the increased workload. Show less

Reporting to the Centre Manager my responsibilities included administration, public relations, problem solving, recruitment, business planning, managing computer systems, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing. Key achievements Secured a large scale fundraising bid to cover costs of a housing advice project for 3 years.Set up a new fundraising function within the organisation.Secured funding to enable the role to go; to support the increased workload.; A national youth… Show more Reporting to the Centre Manager my responsibilities included administration, public relations, problem solving, recruitment, business planning, managing computer systems, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing. Key achievements Secured a large scale fundraising bid to cover costs of a housing advice project for 3 years.Set up a new fundraising function within the organisation.Secured funding to enable the role to go; to support the increased workload.; A national youth charity that offered volunteering opportunities to young people from private and state school. Also offering training programmes to help break down barriers and develop understanding about other communities. Show less

Reporting to the Board of Trustees with responsibility for developing partnerships with organisations on Merseyside to offer placement opportunities for young people as volunteers. My role included people management, administration, public relations, problem solving, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing.Key achievements Set up a new project on Merseyside.Developed partnerships. Defined volunteering and partnership agreements.; They provide respite and residential… Show more Reporting to the Board of Trustees with responsibility for developing partnerships with organisations on Merseyside to offer placement opportunities for young people as volunteers. My role included people management, administration, public relations, problem solving, co-ordinating tasks, finance & marketing.Key achievements Set up a new project on Merseyside.Developed partnerships. Defined volunteering and partnership agreements.; They provide respite and residential care in four lovely homes for children and adults with complex learning and physical disabilities.Fundraiser Reporting to Centre Manager and Board of Trustees with responsibility for all fundraising/promotional and marketing activities. Key achievements Developing new database system.Managing a door to door collection with 700 volunteers.Redeveloping the Fundraising department and systems. Show less

Ba Hons; Specialising, Business Administration; Event Management

Business Administration and specialised in Event Management

Diploma, Nlp

Informal Education (Part time Youth Work Qualification).

Ba Hons, Business Administration

Btec National Diploma Social Care, Hospitality Leisure & Tourism

Specialising in Event Management) (Distinction)