Developing major gift strategies, mentoring, prospect research, network mapping, stakeholder engagement and leading donor approaches for a range of clients on behalf of a national fundraising consultancy.

Managed all aspects of major gifts & legacy fundraising for a large NHS Hospital Charity.Developed their major gift & legacy marketing programmes. Undertook prospect research & network mapping with stakeholders across the NHS Trust, to identify a robust major gift pipeline. Developed the major gift and legacy donor journeys and arranged first stewardship event post-pandemic. Hosted donor visits to the Hospital. Developed the fundraising team’s knowledge of, and confidence… Show more Managed all aspects of major gifts & legacy fundraising for a large NHS Hospital Charity.Developed their major gift & legacy marketing programmes. Undertook prospect research & network mapping with stakeholders across the NHS Trust, to identify a robust major gift pipeline. Developed the major gift and legacy donor journeys and arranged first stewardship event post-pandemic. Hosted donor visits to the Hospital. Developed the fundraising team’s knowledge of, and confidence in, Major Gift fundraising. Supported the Charity Director with principle gift relationships. Oversight of legacy administration. Show less

Managed the Philanthropy team, with responsibility for major gifts and trust fundraising. Built Major Gift programme from scratch, increasing income from £50k to £250k+ p.a. Raised £516k from Major Gifts and Trusts (2019/20). Managed all Major Donor relationships as well as National Lottery Community Fund, Children in Need and other large trust funders. Identified the major gift pipeline, working closely with Chairman, President and Board on peer-led approaches… Show more Managed the Philanthropy team, with responsibility for major gifts and trust fundraising. Built Major Gift programme from scratch, increasing income from £50k to £250k+ p.a. Raised £516k from Major Gifts and Trusts (2019/20). Managed all Major Donor relationships as well as National Lottery Community Fund, Children in Need and other large trust funders. Identified the major gift pipeline, working closely with Chairman, President and Board on peer-led approaches. Developed the major gift plan, donor journey, case for support, restricted fundraising processes, CRM processes. Created the blueprint for an ambassadorial programme of local influencers.Chaired the hospice 40th Anniversary working group Show less

Supported the Philanthropy and Events team to achieve annual £1.9m fundraising target with responsibilities for strategy development, planning and budgeting, line management. Managed a portfolio of major donors and family trusts, soliciting 5 & 6 figure donations and multi year funding. Personally raising up to £693k p.a. Identified and cultivated three £1m+ prospects leading to a £1.5m proposal to a family trust in 2018. Created a giving circle for HNW &… Show more Supported the Philanthropy and Events team to achieve annual £1.9m fundraising target with responsibilities for strategy development, planning and budgeting, line management. Managed a portfolio of major donors and family trusts, soliciting 5 & 6 figure donations and multi year funding. Personally raising up to £693k p.a. Identified and cultivated three £1m+ prospects leading to a £1.5m proposal to a family trust in 2018. Created a giving circle for HNW & UHNW women, part of an international network, which raised £2.7m and created a regular source of income from growing membership. Achieved an 85% renewal rate driven by a comprehensive stewardship offering. Developed a pipeline of 200+ prospects. Launched a £250k giving level and successfully secured two pledges. Managed a Steering Committee of successful & influential women to ensure both short term results and a successful long-term strategy. Worked with operations colleagues and restricted fundraising team to identify ambitious funding opportunities and a strong case for support. Supervised the delivery of a busy engagement programme including: interactive events, programme visits, prestige celebrations, panel discussions, intimate dinners, international gatherings. Built on this to create a means for engaging next generation ‘future women leaders’. Worked closely with colleagues in USA, Canada, Australia, France and Netherlands. Show less

Senior member of the development team bringing in over £2 million every year. Managed two members of staff and office volunteers. Reported to Chief Executive and trustees on the Development Committee. Made jointly responsible for management of the organisation during 6-month period without Chief Executive. Researched new prospect & partnership leads and led contact with potential donors for gifts in excess of £25,000. Built relationships with corporate and high-net-worth… Show more Senior member of the development team bringing in over £2 million every year. Managed two members of staff and office volunteers. Reported to Chief Executive and trustees on the Development Committee. Made jointly responsible for management of the organisation during 6-month period without Chief Executive. Researched new prospect & partnership leads and led contact with potential donors for gifts in excess of £25,000. Built relationships with corporate and high-net-worth individuals including trustees, ambassadors, donors and prospects.Successful co-ordination of a 3-year Endowment Match Challenge from the Office of the Third Sector. Managed and developed the donor CRM system and produced a donor care policy to maximise donor relationships. Led the development of an online log-in area for fund holders. Responsible for marketing and communications strategy including a complete organisational re-brand, developing a more relevant and effective image and message and transforming the charity’s online offering. Managed the calendar of donor events including 10th Anniversary celebrations, prestige dinners and project visits. Show less