Stay-at-Home Mum
(2022-04)
During my time as a stay-at-home mum, I focused on raising my family while maintaining and strengthening key transferable skills in organisation, time management, and prioritisation. Managing competing demands on a daily basis has enhanced my ability to work efficiently, remain adaptable, and handle responsibility with confidence. This period has also further developed my communication skills, resilience, and empathy, all of which I am keen to bring back into a professional fundraising role.
Corporate Partnerships Officer - Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity - Bristol
(2018-10 - 2022-03)
- Managed and stewarded a portfolio of 20+ corporate supporters, building long-term, values-led partnerships through tailored engagement and strategic stewardship.
- Exceeded annual income targets during COVID-19, generating £143k against a £140k target, plus £50k+ in gifts in kind, by adapting relationship-led fundraising approaches to remote engagement.
- Developed and delivered corporate partnerships including Charity of the Year, sponsorships, cause-related marketing, grants, and corporate donations.
- Identified, cultivated, and converted new corporate supporters into sustainable partnerships, including transforming a one-off £15k gift into a multi-year relationship.
- Planned and delivered virtual and in-person fundraising events, including a corporate Christmas event raising £5k+ in one evening.
- Led corporate challenge and volunteering programmes, including four teams in the Bristol–Paris cycle challenge raising £20k+.
- Collaborated with external partners on innovative fundraising initiatives, including a pro bono app partnership improving the charity’s grants process.
- Maintained accurate supporter records, income tracking, and reporting using Raiser’s Edge.
Corporate Partnerships Officer - Jessie May Hospice at Home
(2018-04 - 2018-10)
- Played a key role in rebuilding and growing corporate supporter relationships through personalised, relationship-led stewardship.
- Re-engaged lapsed corporate supporters, rebuilding trust and re-establishing long-term support.
- Identified and cultivated new corporate supporters, developing a warm pipeline of partnership opportunities.
- Worked closely with the Director of Care to design and deliver meaningful corporate volunteering opportunities, strengthening supporter engagement and connection to the hospice’s mission.
- Secured new income through corporate partnerships, including two new partnerships generating £10k+, a £2.5k grant from Next Plc, and achieving Charity of the Year status with Clifton Downs Shopping Centre.
- Maintained accurate supporter records and income tracking using Raiser’s Edge, supporting effective stewardship and reporting.
Corporate Partnerships Manager - Richard House Children’s Hospice
(2016-10 - 2018-03)
- Led the management and growth of a 30+ corporate supporter portfolio, focusing on long-term relationship development, personalised stewardship, and sustainable income generation.
- Re-engaged lapsed supporters and identified new corporate partners through targeted research and relationship-led outreach.
- Secured significant new income, generating £70k+ in new business and an additional £40k through innovative fundraising and enhanced volunteering partnerships.
- Successfully onboarded 14 new corporate partners in the final 12 months, expanding the hospice’s supporter base.
- Developed and submitted Charity of the Year applications, securing new partnership opportunities.
- Collaborated across departments to deliver meaningful corporate engagement through events and volunteering opportunities.
- Met or exceeded all fundraising targets for 2016/17 and 2017/18, maintaining accurate records and reporting using Raiser’s Edge.
Customer Sales Executive - Seasoned Events
(2015-11 - 2016-10)
- Managed and developed client relationships within a high-end events and catering company, delivering tailored experiences to drive repeat and referral business.
- Converted enquiries into confirmed bookings through consultative sales, active listening, and needs-based solutions.
- Coordinated bespoke events from initial enquiry to delivery, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Delivered high-touch client experiences through site visits, tastings, and event attendance to ensure satisfaction and long-term engagement.
- Supported events at prestigious venues including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, British Museum, Banqueting House, and Tower Bridge.
