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York, United Kingdom

Hull, United Kingdom

Hull, United Kingdom

Bradford

Secured investment to expand Alumni & Development activity.Devised and launched a £1M fundraising appealInitiated fundraising programmes for Trusts and Foundations, Corporates and Major Gifts.

Bradford, United Kingdom

 Identifying prospective major donors and developing relationships leading to solicitations. Writing funding proposals, gift agreements and fundraising publicity. Organising high profile cultivation and networking events in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. Working with senior leadership to cultivate prominent business leadersDeveloping strong, trust-based relationships with donors, senior leadership, volunteers and partners (NHS, Regional Development Agency). Understanding donor motivations and aligning them to appropriate fundraising goals. Writing funding proposals and cultivation plans for strategic major gifts (£1M+). Managing a prospect pipeline by reviewing, rating and prioritising identified high-net-worth individuals using moves management techniques. Working with senior leadership and volunteers to cultivate prospects at meetings, private dinners and receptions. Organising bespoke cultivation activities and events. Conveying complex information to donors. Utilising a fundraising database

Oversaw a team of 5 major gift officers. Gave advice on prospect development and proposal writing.

 Utilised a donor’s network to develop new relationships leading to a proposed investment of £1.5M in new radiotherapy research group. Initiated a relationship with the CEO of one of the world’s most recognised brand’s and have co-ordinated credible fundraising proposals for a health-related community project worth £1M+. Planned and implemented an interim fundraising strategy to raise £500K in two years for research studentships.

Initiate a major gift programme and grow donation income from a low baseline.Deliver special projects in the UK and overseas to build stronger regional networks of Hull alumni.Key Successes:Initiated a relationship with a prospective donor which led to a donation of £1.5M towards the capital development of a new cancer research facility.Over £3M raised from major gifts, including five, six and seven figure donations.Promoted to Head of Development to manage institutional relationships with high-value donors.Key Areas of Expertise:Identifying prospective major donors and developing relationships leading to solicitations.Writing funding proposals, gift agreements and fundraising publicity.Organising high profile cultivation and networking events in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.Working with senior leadership to cultivate prominent business leaders.Developing and exploiting networks of volunteers and existing donors.

Hull/Pakistan/India

 Responsible for managing overseas marketing, recruitment and admissions in South Asia. Generated over £600K in tuition fee income in 2 years.

Responsible for schools engagement, recruiting students to targets, assisting with the organisation of university events including residential summer schools and open days.

Underwent 18 month graduate trainee scheme and then employed as a market analyst within the business development unit

Ma Strategy & International Security, Strategy & International Relations, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Hull University Canoe Club, Modern Languages Society.

Ba, Italian & Business, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Hull University Canoe Club