Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany
A highly motivated and organised professional with experience within the corporate, wine tourism, hospitality and social impact sector spanning more than 20 years. In my previous roles I supported people who care about education and social care programmes make life-changing and lifelong differences in the lives of others; through personalised and customised giving experiences. I thrive on collaborating with individuals and different teams to bring bold, transformative visions to life. I believe in the power of laughter, shared purpose, and authentic connection to spark real change—and I’m driven to make every moment meaningful and memorable, thereby reimagining lasting impact.
An Independent Fundraising Consultant based in Osnabrück supporting local and international non‑governmental organizations (NGOs) to strengthen their financial sustainability and expand their donor base. The role blends strategic planning, relationship building, and hands‑on campaign execution.
Furthering St Alban's College's mission by building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders to secure philanthropic support.
Senior Leadership Team (ManCom) member responsible for shaping and driving the organisation’s Fundraising and Communications vision and strategy. Led a high‑performing team of five—including Fundraisers, an Administrator, and a Donor Liaison Officer—to deliver sustainable income growth, deepen donor engagement, and elevate the organisation’s public profile.
•Supported the Executive Director and Trustees on implementing the fundraising strategy •Researched and assessed donor opportunities in specific groups; •Prepared funding applications and proposals according to agreed priorities for the Programme Director’s review and approval; •Explored additional donor groups and methods to expand the reach; •Identified networking and profile raising opportunities for the Director; •Developed own network of contacts for fundraising & related purposes; •Prepared an annual plan to track existing donors with key milestones including exploring ways of increasing donations from existing funders; •Organised events and activities to attract potential donors; •Assisted the Executive Director with additional strategies for long-term sustainability of the organisation, including identification of potential partners to enable replication/expansion of the programmes model into other industry sectors; •Updated of all communications materials to ensure consistency and relevance & acting as organisational spokesperson •Natural networker