Katherine Nolan Email and Phone Number

I lead the Spark Somerset team - we provide practical advice and support to voluntary and community groups to help them develop and grow. We also run the Volunteer Service (Spark a Change) and have a representative role, advocating on behalf of the Somerset VCSE sector.

Led a team providing support to voluntary sector groups across Somerset. Had additional role as Chief Admin Officer to the charity. Oversaw a merger with another charity and subsequent development of new Countywide charity, Spark Somerset.

Promoting the services of Delegated Services across Somerset.Business development. Providing strategic marketing and fundraising support to schools and community groups.

Responsible for developing marketing strategy and managing all promotional activities and events, including the development of an alumni network.

Managed a team at this charity which provides practical and emotional support for the teaching profession. Responsible for individual giving, trust, community, legacy and corporate fundraising. I increased overall fundraising income by 16% compared to the previous two years.Managed a fundraising appeal that had an ROI 30% higher than previous appeals.

A senior manager, responsible for the communication strategy of the charity and its subsidiaries, I led a successful team which had responsibility for marketing, external affairs, press, brand management, website development, internal communications, volunteers and events.Managed the launch of an Impact Report: development and production of report, marketing strategy, event with high profile speakers, press and PR strategy Co-ordinated the launch of a new national service for school governors, Governorline: press and PR, high profile launch event, promotional material, ongoing supervision of the Management Board (including representatives from government, local authorities and governors associations)

Brand developmentMarketingPR Events Management

Charity that provides support to young people leaving care.I worked here as a temp, providing support to the development team.

Managed the office for the charity, which provides psychotherapy for learning disabled individuals who have experienced sexual abuse.Marketing Fundraising - responsible for successful funding bid which enabled the charity to set up a telephone helpline.