Jennifer Marais Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Work across Glasgow Life securing and delivering sponsorship partnerships for the cultural, sporting and learning events and activities that we run. This covers Glasgow’s world-class museums such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Burrell Collection; major events such as ‘Celtic Connections’ music festival; learning activities in our city wide libraries; and sporting activities in Emirates Arena and Glasgow Club gyms.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

As the sole Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser I was entirely responsible for the Corporate Fundraising income for the charity. Planned and implemented our Corporate Fundraising strategy and reported directly to the CEO.Identified, cultivated and managed new business partnerships and was responsible for all sponsorship for the charity. Successfully tailored engaging and mutually beneficial packages for companies and built and presented persuasive proposals and talks.

Responsible for managing the Community and Individual Fundraising and Events. In my first year in this role I achieved almost double my annual target. Launched new events from idea to fruition, such as a unique cycling challenge which in its first year was £18K over target.Established and maintained relationships with supporters whether they were organising their own fundraising event, taking part in a sporting challenge for us or taking part in one of our own charity organised events.Inducted and managed the fundraising interns who were part of the team for 3 month rotations.

Tasks included writing engaging copy for Cancer Support Scotland communications, creating and analysing online giving platform reports, closely managing the database and co-ordinating fundraising events.

Microcredential, Masters Level, Project Management, B

First Class Ma (Hons) In Geography, Geography, First Class Honours

Other Subjects: Economic and Social History Public Policy Politics