Increased engagement with existing corporate partners through regular communication and targeted initiatives. Stewarded corporate partner, Fahlo, to $100k+ in annual donations and increased partnership activities and engagement to reflect their increased giving. Championed innovative fundraising strategies, such as introducing a cryptocurrency donation platform and launching an NFT project with Untamed Elephants raising $3,000. Collaborated effectively across departments, securing… Show more Increased engagement with existing corporate partners through regular communication and targeted initiatives. Stewarded corporate partner, Fahlo, to $100k+ in annual donations and increased partnership activities and engagement to reflect their increased giving. Championed innovative fundraising strategies, such as introducing a cryptocurrency donation platform and launching an NFT project with Untamed Elephants raising $3,000. Collaborated effectively across departments, securing internal buy-in for new initiatives and building strong relationships with the Comms team.Demonstrated project management and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Conducted in-depth research on emerging fundraising trends, such as cryptocurrency donations and NFTs. Championed the use of AI in copywriting, content creation, and research, optimising website content. Spearheaded the creation of new fit-for-purpose contract templates, streamlining the onboarding process and ensuring ethical practices with a new corporate fundraising policy.Led the creation of a new set of corporate fundraising webpages, optimised for user engagement and lead generation. Developed a corporate partnerships strategy to steer the charity forward in corporate fundraising. Show less

I developed and fostered relationships with new and current corporate partners and supporters to increase the charity’s core funding, support the charity’s wide-ranging projects and add value to a company’s own ESG and CSR profiles. By collaborating with the commercial sector, I secured essential support for the charity through cause-related marketing opportunities, company memberships, and employee engagement initiatives. I managed and developed partnerships with prestigious companies… Show more I developed and fostered relationships with new and current corporate partners and supporters to increase the charity’s core funding, support the charity’s wide-ranging projects and add value to a company’s own ESG and CSR profiles. By collaborating with the commercial sector, I secured essential support for the charity through cause-related marketing opportunities, company memberships, and employee engagement initiatives. I managed and developed partnerships with prestigious companies such as The Glenmorangie Company, Fat Face, Rakuten, Marks & Spencer, Paperchase, PwC, and Sky Show less

Supported fundraising activities in the building of funding partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations and companies, and offered support for individual fundraisers.Worked on the 'rolling programme' of letters to trusts and foundations by writing and updating letters of appeal and tracking income. Supported the Trusts & Grants Fundraiser researching new funding opportunities and assisting in planning and submission of compelling applications to grant funders.Researched… Show more Supported fundraising activities in the building of funding partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations and companies, and offered support for individual fundraisers.Worked on the 'rolling programme' of letters to trusts and foundations by writing and updating letters of appeal and tracking income. Supported the Trusts & Grants Fundraiser researching new funding opportunities and assisting in planning and submission of compelling applications to grant funders.Researched prospective commercial partnerships to support the corporate fundraising team. Managed some corporate accounts maintaining good relationships and keeping partners up-to-date with the charity's work and, where possible, involving them in the charity's conservation work.Point of contact for individual fundraisers providing support and encouragement where needed. Kept track of income generated and ensured thank you letters were sent promptly. Provided administrative and logistical support for fundraising events. Show less

Oversaw general finances of the charity and did the bookkeeping, payments out, and supplying financial information needed for end of year charity reports to the charity's external examiner.This role developed after spending six months as an intern providing support for the charity's events and projects.

Assisted in the writing of funding proposals to send to trusts and foundations primarily for theatre productions and festivals.Contributed ideas for the promotion of, and implementation of, income generating activities. Use of social media to improve web presence. Writing copy for and proof-reading for Arcola's marketing materials.Assisted with and organised fundraising events.Contributed the planning and writing of Arcola Theatre's annual green report; and updated the… Show more Assisted in the writing of funding proposals to send to trusts and foundations primarily for theatre productions and festivals.Contributed ideas for the promotion of, and implementation of, income generating activities. Use of social media to improve web presence. Writing copy for and proof-reading for Arcola's marketing materials.Assisted with and organised fundraising events.Contributed the planning and writing of Arcola Theatre's annual green report; and updated the environmental policy. Assisted with communicating Arcola's sustainability work to the public. Show less

Metronomy - 2010Everything Everything - 2009-10The Rumble Strips - 2008-10Great role over a three-year period working with some fantastic artists and travelling to many places on their tours including full touring schedules in the UK, USA and Europe, and festivals in UK, EU, Moscow.Managed the logistics of an artist's time spent touring: transportation, scheduling, accommodation, ground travel, flights and financial aspects, making sure that life on the road is as smooth… Show more Metronomy - 2010Everything Everything - 2009-10The Rumble Strips - 2008-10Great role over a three-year period working with some fantastic artists and travelling to many places on their tours including full touring schedules in the UK, USA and Europe, and festivals in UK, EU, Moscow.Managed the logistics of an artist's time spent touring: transportation, scheduling, accommodation, ground travel, flights and financial aspects, making sure that life on the road is as smooth as possible. Liaised with promoters, venue managers, band managers, accountants and booking agents. Worked closely with artist/band, sound engineers, technicians travelling on the road together. Show less