Donor relationships are what drive my fundraising

I’ve spent my 30-year career in the charity sector and love it. It’s an honour to introduce people to a cause that inspires them and a responsibility to show them the difference their gift or support makes.

I’ve worked for national and local charities starting as a sole fundraiser to leading teams and taking strategic responsibility for key developments. With a strong understanding of the full fundraising portfolio, I support organisations with devising and developing their fundraising strategies, coach fundraisers in achieving targeted growth, and provide interim operational support.  I've worked for a wide variety of causes including disability, health (hospices and hospital charities), sports, heritage, religious and conservation charities.

Whether individuals, corporates or trusts, I put donor relationships at the heart my fundraising, listening to their interests and how they want to help, explaining the impact of their support and guiding them to be part of the solution. In doing so I help organisations to effectively tell their story by creating a strong case for support and together we cultivate new donor relationships.  In taking this approach, I’ve run successful capital campaigns for state-of-the-art equipment or new facilities, and secured core funding as well as investment in innovations and new services.
 
Throughout I’ve advised influential and committed volunteers including peers, politicians, lawyers and leading business people, on the most effective way to fundraise for the causes they believe in.
 

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