Lesley Patrick Email & Phone Number

Key achievements include: -Development of national and international practice-based professional development programmes in Fundraising and Music Engagement, in collaboration with leading cultural organisations and a Russell Group University;Cultivation and leadership of multiple, innovative relationships between the commercial, higher education and cultural sectors that have achieved success beyond partners acting alone, including Yorkshire Bank, Opera North, University of Leeds.Co-creation and leadership of the private fundraising campaign for the country’s largest capital arts project 2004/08, securing a contribution of over £5.3m net within three years, plus the development and leadership of a revenue fundraising strategy that grew annual income by 20% year on year, to a total value of £2.5m;Design and execution of persuasive, multi-media communications strategies that have established brands, increased sales, engaged new audiences, motivated sustained giving and exceeded income targets, for organisations including Opera North; National Media Museum; Eureka!; Greater Manchester Councils; Bass.

DARE is a formal partnership between the University of Leeds and Opera North; which combines artistic and academic expertise to create and deliver a broad programme of initiatives that help shape and develop the arts and learning. www.DAREyou.org.ukThe role:To lead and develop DARE from concept to an internationally recognised initiative that contributes to the business strategy of the partners and external thinking and practice in the sectors.

Director and main board representative responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the Commercial Function comprising Marketing, PR and revenue fundraising. Accountable for income, profile and participation targets and a team of twenty;Leader on the creation and delivery of the private fundraising campaign for Transformation (see above), with a target of £5m from Trusts, Foundations, individuals and the corporate sector.