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Lead the trust fundraising programme for a £5m capital appeal for a new Children's Emergency and Trauma Department. Developed compelling cases for support for a range of new fundraising campaigns.
Pro Bono support for this incredible small charity. Crafted a powerful Case for Support to help trustees and staff become confident in demonstrating impact and increase their corporate fundraising success.
Go Beyond (formerly CHICKS - Country Holidays for Inner City Kids)
Coaching and mentoring for the Director of Fundraising to support her professional development and strategic focus to grow income nationally.
Appeal Director for the major capital appeal to restore and reopen this Grade II* cinema after 25 years of closure. Leading on all areas of fundraising, with a particular emphasis on trusts/foundations fundraising and the launch of the public appeal.
Leadership of a capital appeal to build a £6m specialist residence for young people with complex disabilities on the Ullenwood campus.
Development of a capital appeal strategy to support the creation of a chemotherapy day unit at Bronglais Hospital, Ceredigion
Development of a charity wide strategy (including fundraising, marketing, expenditure and data) to provide a platform for long-term growth.
Strategic and practical support with fundraising through trusts and foundations to enable growth in impact.
Evaluation and feedback on planned corporate fundraising strategy and promotional materials for the Bright Green Futures programme.
A strategic review with recommendations for the priority, short-term actions to support the growth and diversity of income through community fundraising activity. Followed by support with the implementation of the strategy and wider work, together with critical friend support for the Head of Fundraising and the CEO.
Coached the Head of Events & Community Fundraising and the Corporate Fundraiser to support their professional development and the growth of these income streams. Devised a strategy for the charity’s 40th anniversary campaign. Provided strategic advice on the development of virtual fundraising events.
MS Research, Treatment and Education
Conducted a Feasibility Study to assess the potential for income growth as part of a five year organisational strategy. Recruitment advice to Trustees as they invested in two new fundraising roles.
Lead a capital appeal to restore the roof of this Grade II cinema to save it from closure. The campaign won Silver in the People’s Choice at the Charity Film Awards 2020. Also led a second appeal to reopen the balcony which had been closed since 1972.
Reviewing high value grant applications and providing feedback/guidance/mentoring to support members of staff to enhance their own skills in house and drive forward the quality of these applications. Providing practical support with delivering high value grant application to supplement fundraising resource during the capital appeal.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Reviewing high value grant applications and mentoring support for the Trusts Fundraiser to enable the charity to submit the highest quality grant applications for a large capital appeal.
A critical review of grant applications and bespoke training for a new Trusts Fundraiser. Delivered major grant applications taking the charity out of financial crisis to a secure position with 11 months reserves. Redeveloped the annual report and accounts from 2021; a step change which not only improved compliance but delivered gold standard practice. Strategic support including critical friend support to the CEO and Head of Fundraising, the development of a fundraising strategy during the pandemic, a fundraising audit/evaluation of income stream performance. Ongoing support with the practical delivery of high value grant applications.
Leading on philanthropy and trust/foundation fundraising for a large capital appeal and smaller ongoing projects. Providing ad hoc advice on strategic development including fundraising, policies, marketing and governance. Leading on the development of a new mission and strategic focus for the charity from 2024, including subsequent development and selection of projects with collaborative partners.
Conducting a fundraising audit of this Bristol based charity supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, culminating in a strategic report that prioritises activity to support the growth and diversity of income generation.
A review of current fundraising and marketing activity and performance relating to non-event income streams and provide top line strategic recommendations to support income growth.