Ashley King

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: ashley.king@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: ashleykingfundraising

Summary

Secured over £15 million in philanthropic funding for health and education initiatives over 8 years, excelling in cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners. Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that consistently exceed targets and expand donor bases.

Experienced in grant writing, prospect research, and capital campaign management, driving significant revenue growth for non-profit organisations. Adept at leading and mentoring fundraising teams to achieve collective goals and foster a culture of philanthropic impact.

Experience

Senior Major Gifts Manager, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed a portfolio of 150+ high-net-worth donors and prospects, securing an average of £2.5 million annually for critical hospital programs.

• Spearheaded the 'Future of Care' capital campaign, contributing to over £8 million raised in its first two years.

• Developed and executed bespoke stewardship plans, resulting in a 90% donor retention rate for major gift donors.

• Mentored a team of two Major Gifts Officers, improving their portfolio management and solicitation success rates by 25%.

Philanthropy Manager, Cancer Research UK -- London, UK

Sept 2016 – Feb 2020

• Cultivated relationships with corporate partners, securing £1.8 million in new partnerships and sponsorships.

• Managed a pipeline of 100+ mid-level and major gift prospects, exceeding annual targets by an average of 15%.

• Wrote successful grant applications, resulting in £500,000 in foundation funding for research projects.

• Organised and executed high-profile donor events, including an annual gala that raised over £750,000.

Fundraising Officer, The Prince's Trust -- London, UK

July 2014 – Aug 2016

• Supported the Major Gifts team in prospect research, identifying 200+ potential high-net-worth donors.

• Assisted in the development of compelling case for support documents and donor proposals.

• Managed donor database (Raiser's Edge), ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.

• Coordinated fundraising events, contributing to a 10% increase in event-based revenue.

Education

University College London (UCL), MSc in Non-Profit Management -- London, UK

Sept 2013 – June 2014

King's College London, BA (Hons) in History -- London, UK

Sept 2010 – June 2013

Skills

Fundraising Expertise: Major Gift Solicitation, Grant Writing, Corporate Philanthropy, Capital Campaigns, Prospect Research, Donor Cultivation & Stewardship, Trusts & Foundations, Legacy Giving, Relationship Management

Strategy & Planning: Fundraising Strategy Development, Budget Management, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management

Donor Systems & Tools: Raiser's Edge NXT, Salesforce NPSP, DonorSearch, Blackbaud CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis

Communication & Engagement: Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Negotiation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Event Management, Storytelling