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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Line managing a regionally dispersed team fundraising across the North East, Greater Manchester, Sheffield, London and the South East.Leading on the development of Regional Engagement strategy.Supporting businesses, groups and individuals fundraising, volunteering and awareness raising across the North East.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Achieved income targets year on year through the acquisition and stewardship of businesses, community groups, individuals and ‘In Memory’ donors throughout the North East. 2019-20 overall performance: £400k, just over £150k above target, across all my income streams. North East brand ambassador for all aspects of Alzheimer's Society's work including fundraising products, services, transition to Dementia Connect, Campaigning and Research. Managed Fundraising Volunteers… Show more Achieved income targets year on year through the acquisition and stewardship of businesses, community groups, individuals and ‘In Memory’ donors throughout the North East. 2019-20 overall performance: £400k, just over £150k above target, across all my income streams. North East brand ambassador for all aspects of Alzheimer's Society's work including fundraising products, services, transition to Dementia Connect, Campaigning and Research. Managed Fundraising Volunteers, Voluntary Fundraising Groups and Dementia Friendly Communities across the North East. Developed and maintained a high value and robust pipeline, well in excess of £100k.Led innovative digital engagement strategies such as delivering virtual Dementia Friends sessions and LinkedIn best practice, to support fundraisers, current partners and the develop new business.Mentored new Regional Fundraisers. Show less

Morpeth, Northumberland

Established the charities first dedicated Fundraising Team, directly managing two full time Fundraising Officers.Planned Fundraising Strategy and managed all major fundraising streams including events, corporate, community and legacies.Developed and managed successful flagship fundraising products, including: corporate Golf Day, Coast to Coast Cycle, Great Benmar Bake Off, 'Bake a Difference' baking campaign, and the annual 'Morpeth Christmas Tree Festival', achieving charity… Show more Established the charities first dedicated Fundraising Team, directly managing two full time Fundraising Officers.Planned Fundraising Strategy and managed all major fundraising streams including events, corporate, community and legacies.Developed and managed successful flagship fundraising products, including: corporate Golf Day, Coast to Coast Cycle, Great Benmar Bake Off, 'Bake a Difference' baking campaign, and the annual 'Morpeth Christmas Tree Festival', achieving charity record income figures.Secured and stewarded numerous commercial and corporate partnerships.Created the charities first 'Outreach Fundraising Development Plan'. Show less

Berkeley, California

ICRI is a international nonprofit organisation that works to improve the lives of children and families around the world. They focus on early childhood care and education, children’s rights, empowerment of women and girls, maternal/child health, and grassroots community development.Led staff to develop an integrated digital communications strategy, doubling income raised through seasonal campaigns (Giving Tuesday and Winter Appeal) and supporter communications (Bi-monthly… Show more ICRI is a international nonprofit organisation that works to improve the lives of children and families around the world. They focus on early childhood care and education, children’s rights, empowerment of women and girls, maternal/child health, and grassroots community development.Led staff to develop an integrated digital communications strategy, doubling income raised through seasonal campaigns (Giving Tuesday and Winter Appeal) and supporter communications (Bi-monthly e-newsletter).Implemented strategic planning to develop new income streams, focusing on overseas challenge events (including a successful Nepal Himalaya trek that rose $30k net) and community engagement events. Secured over $25k in grants in collaboration with Executive Director working with closely with Country Directors and local experts to gather and disseminate content.Secured commercial partnerships from face to face events, using online meetings to manage relationships.Assisted Program Development for International Projects based on an ICRI Planning Blue print and existing model projects.Prepared and presented regular reports to Executive Director and Board. Show less

Vauxhall, London

Managed and marketed a portfolio of Overseas Events, Corporate Challenges and mass participation UK Mountain Challenges achieving income targets of £2.1million year on year.Undertook strategic planning, budget setting, reporting and forecasting, exceeding supporter and income targets, and improving overall ROI year on year.Developed a Nationwide Challenge Events Supporter Engagement Strategy with senior staff to serve over 800 clients per year. Oversaw Regional… Show more Managed and marketed a portfolio of Overseas Events, Corporate Challenges and mass participation UK Mountain Challenges achieving income targets of £2.1million year on year.Undertook strategic planning, budget setting, reporting and forecasting, exceeding supporter and income targets, and improving overall ROI year on year.Developed a Nationwide Challenge Events Supporter Engagement Strategy with senior staff to serve over 800 clients per year. Oversaw Regional Fundraising Managers and Hospice Managers to develop localised marketing plans resulting in improved product sales.Managed event volunteers and assisted with the production and management of mass participation regional events (Marie Curie ‘Walk Ten’ events).Line-managed, trained and interviewed interns and volunteers.Selected as Charity Ambassador on overseas events (Everest Base Camp trek 2012, Grand Canyon trek 2013, London to Paris Cycle 2014). Show less

Vauxhall, London

Managed logistics for a large portfolio of international challenge events.Secured £300,000 worth of free PR and Marketing and consistently filled events, maximising income.Managed relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Oversaw and managed regular supporter opinion research resulting in improved product feedback and higher supporter retention rates. Produced marketing materials, donor engagement content and implemented… Show more Managed logistics for a large portfolio of international challenge events.Secured £300,000 worth of free PR and Marketing and consistently filled events, maximising income.Managed relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Oversaw and managed regular supporter opinion research resulting in improved product feedback and higher supporter retention rates. Produced marketing materials, donor engagement content and implemented eCRM strategy and social media content in collaboration with Creative Design and Digital Marketing teams.Improved ROI and consistently developed products by keeping a watching brief on competition and market opportunities.Selected as Charity Ambassador on overseas event (Kilimanjaro trek 2011). Show less

Vauxhall, London

Performed fundraising and administration support for all fundraising departments. Performed a high quality of service as the ‘first point of call’ for supporters and the public who phoned, wrote, emailed.Managed accounts on the CARE database. Produced end of campaign reports.Personally raised over £10,000 in this period for Marie Curie through challenge events.

Cricklewood, London

Managed, maintained and developed customer relationships. Promoted the brand and increased new business. Mentored and trained new staff.