Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
I am a strategic fundraising and communications director with executive experience in national and international non-profit organisations. I lead teams, shape long-term funding strategies and build partnerships that strengthen impact, visibility and financial sustainability. At Light for the World Belgium, I oversee the full fundraising and communications portfolio and manage an annual revenue framework of around €3.5 million. I lead individual giving, major donors, legacies, institutional fundraising and corporate partnerships, while ensuring ethical and effective communication, strong donor engagement and a clear strategic narrative. I also supervise CRM, data systems and performance management to support growth and organisational resilience. In 2023, I served as Co-Director during a transitional leadership period. In that role, I shared executive responsibility across strategy, governance, finance, HR, fundraising, communications and programme oversight. It gave me the opportunity to strengthen internal structures, support multi-year planning and ensure organisational stability. Before joining Light for the World, I worked for more than seven years at the Belgian Cystic Fibrosis Association, where I was promoted to Deputy Director. I contributed to the management of an organisational budget of more than €4 million and led the fundraising and communications portfolios, focusing on revenue growth, stakeholder engagement and long-term financial planning. I enjoy creating clarity, building strong partnerships and helping organisations grow through grounded strategy, transparent communication and measurable results.
At Fundflow, I help nonprofits unlock the full potential of their fundraising and communications — powered by a purpose-built product layer on Salesforce that simplifies workflows and strengthens donor relationships. With years of hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, I bring together strategic fundraising insight and deep CRM expertise to help mission-driven organizations grow — sustainably, authentically, and with impact.
In this role, I oversee the organisation’s fundraising and communications strategy and manage a portfolio of approximately €3.5 million. My responsibilities include individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, legacies and institutional fundraising, alongside brand management and digital engagement. I also guide the development of our CRM, data systems and marketing automation tools to strengthen donor journeys and improve long-term performance. Much of my work involves coordinating with programme, finance and communications teams to ensure coherence between impact, storytelling and resource mobilisation. In addition, I manage budgets, KPIs and multi-year planning and represent the organisation externally in donor relations and sector networks.
During a leadership transition, I shared executive responsibility for the organisation’s strategy, governance and financial oversight. My mandate covered budget steering, HR, programme coordination and operational decision-making, while continuing to contribute to fundraising and communications at strategic level.
As Director, my responsibilities covered external relations, finances, HR, fundraising development and organisational coordination. I worked with foundations, corporate partners and public authorities to strengthen engagement and secure support for local, sustainable initiatives. A key part of my mandate involved reviewing the organisation’s fundraising performance. I conducted a full fundraising audit and subsequently reoriented the fundraising approach, shifting priorities and methods to improve long-term effectiveness. In parallel, I contributed to a broader strategic repositioning of the organisation, helping to refine its direction and strengthen internal alignment.
My work at the Belgian Cystic Fibrosis Association brought together strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination across fundraising, communications and public engagement. I contributed to the financial and organisational management of an association with an annual budget exceeding €4 million, ensuring that revenue planning, programme communication and stakeholder relations supported long-term service delivery and organisational stability. During this period, I maintained 5% year-over-year cost control while expanding fundraising output. After joining as Fundraising & Communications Manager in 2015, I strengthened donor journeys, improved retention through targeted stewardship and expanded multi-channel fundraising. In 2016, I was promoted to Deputy Director, reflecting my growing responsibilities in financial planning, governance and organisation-wide decision-making.
This role allowed me to advise clients on communication strategy and content development across different sectors, including non-profit organisations. I worked on press relations, messaging, and campaign planning, ensuring that communication efforts were consistent and aligned with organisational objectives. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners was central to delivering effective outcomes.