CV
Summary
Highly-motivated Fundraiser with demonstrable experience in event management, having successfully organized a wide range of events—from intimate dinners and large-scale receptions to international conferences and mass participation challenge events.
For the past six months, I’ve taken time out of work to pursue a long-held ambition to travel, an experience that has boosted my confidence and reaffirmed my commitment to a career in international development and making a meaningful impact.
Overview
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Fundraising Coordinator
Theirworld
01 2024 - 01 2025
- Organised a donor trip to Kenya, which saw guests visit projects, meet government officials, build momentum for our campaign objectives and attend a business roundtable.
- Worked with colleagues to organise multiple high-level events in New York during the UN General Assembly week, including a 200 person dinner (attended by multiple Heads of State) and panel events with collaborating organisations.
- Acted as VIP liaison at events, ensuring both celebrities and government officials were looked after and engaged positively with the event at hand.
- Oversaw our mass participation walking event which saw celebrities take part. Set up in 2022, with my direct contribution over three years, sign-ups grew by 565%, while income grew by 406%.
Fundraising Coordinator
Theirworld
01 2023 - 12 2023
- Managed donor dinners, corporate quiz nights and a high-level reception at the US Ambassador's residence all of which had high-profile guests in attendance.
- Project managed the publicity for multiple fundraising events which involved the planning and implementation of a robust marketing strategy.
- Worked with the charity's newly formed Development Board to steward and retain new High Net-Worth Donors.
- Managed our challenge events and increased participation numbers by leveraging effective communications and outreach strategies.
Fundraising & Events Assistant and EA to the Chair
Theirworld
10 2021 - 12 2022
- Provided support at all stages of fundraising events from venue booking and invites, through to venue set up and guest stewardship.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Prepared professional correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
- Began taking the lead on challenge events, fundraiser relations and donor journeys.
Communications and Fundraising Volunteer
African Child Trust
07 2021 - 02 2023
- Able to take on a pivotal role at this small charity in shaping their communications content and in planning and running their first big fundraising appeal.
- Curated and conceptualised content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and other channels.
- Wrote engaging, and informative blog posts for the charity’s website.
Researcher - work placement
Save the Children
04 2021 - 04 2021
- Conducted research on the impact of armed conflict on children as part of the charity’s Stop the War on Children campaign.
- Presented key findings and delivered a detailed 10,000 word report to senior management.
Volunteer Campaign Assistant
Child.org
08 2020 - 11 2020
- Drafted and published a series of blog posts for their ‘Team Mum’ fundraising campaign to convey the importance of the appeal to interested groups and stakeholders.
Fundraising Intern
Trowbridge Museum
06 2020 - 07 2020
- Conducted research via multiple channels into new fundraising streams for them to explore in light of their recent expansion.
Education
Master of Arts - Conflict, Security and Development
University of Exeter
09/2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Exeter
09/2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- Event planning and delivery
- Creation of collateral
- Relationship building with donors
- VIP guest liaison
- Fundraiser and donor stewardship
- CRM system administration (experience with Salesforce)
Affiliations
- Reading
- Embroidery
- Netball
Certification
Charity Fast Track online course
Duration: January - October 2019
Grade achieved: Distinction
An intensive hybrid learning course providing a comprehensive introduction to the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to thrive in a career in charity.
Timeline
Senior Fundraising Coordinator
Theirworld
01 2024 - 01 2025
Fundraising Coordinator
Theirworld
01 2023 - 12 2023
Fundraising & Events Assistant and EA to the Chair
Theirworld
10 2021 - 12 2022
Communications and Fundraising Volunteer
African Child Trust
07 2021 - 02 2023
Researcher - work placement
Save the Children
04 2021 - 04 2021
Volunteer Campaign Assistant
Child.org
08 2020 - 11 2020
Fundraising Intern
Trowbridge Museum
06 2020 - 07 2020
Master of Arts - Conflict, Security and Development
University of Exeter
09/2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Exeter
09/2017 - 06.2020
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