I like a story – we all do. Fundraisers are great story-tellers. There are knotty problems, a plethora of possible futures, heroes and heroines. Exceptional people undertaking research or care; amazing scholastic talents ready to bloom. Culture and drama to enrich or change lives. I like to try and get that story across: with the right words, yes, but also the energy and body language, the eyes, the spirit and the heart to leave people thinking – “I’d like to help with that. That’s special”.

Some I've worked with recently

• Aberystwyth University
• Alzheimer’s Research UK
• Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Aurora Education Foundation
• The Australian National University
• British Heart Foundation
• The British Museum
• Christ Church, Oxford
• Chatham House
• Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation
• Marie Curie
• Mercy Ships
• The National Gallery
• National Trust
• National Trust for Scotland
• NowTeach
• Pembroke College, Cambridge
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
• Royal College of Art
• Saïd Business School
• St John's College, Oxford
• St Leonard's School
• Universität Wien
• University College London
• University of East Anglia
• University of Wollongong
• Villiers Park Educational Trust

Talents

• Mentoring and coaching for fundraisers, and non-fundraisers who want to raise funds
• Distilling and conveying complex stories and ideas simply
• Preparing for, delivering, and ultimately reviewing a Campaign or other fundraising step-change
• Interviewing major donors, and understanding their ambitions and intentions, to guide clients on fundraising and volunteer leadership potential
• Strategy, structure and resources needed to make fundraising successful

Before More

A great state education and Oxford – social mobility and great teaching are still causes close to my heart. Then fundraising for two world-class universities, LSE and UCL.

Outside More

• Top of mind would be running, biking, triathlon and a range of endurance events
• As a Spurs fan I hope I haven’t just seen them reach the zenith, with a trajectory heading down...
• I’m a Trustee of the wonderful Tushinde Children’s Trust, which is always in need of new donors…
• Cooking and eating
• Red wine and beer
• Movies and theatre