About me

Following a thirty-year career as an arts and charity fundraiser, I became a consultant to provide strategic direction, practical fundraising support and measurable results directly to the arts sector I feel so passionately about.

Over my career I have raised tens of millions to support the work of galleries, museums, theatres, classical music and opera, as well as medical research, social care, international development and heritage.  My expertise spans capital campaigns, major donors, memberships and patron programmes, corporate sponsorship, legacies and events.

My passion for art also extends beyond my working life.  I collect contemporary art, I am Chair of Trustees at Matt’s Gallery in London and a supporter of several other fantastic arts organisations.

Below are some highlights from my career in the arts and non-profit sectors.

  • Brixton House

    Created a Case for Support for the Brixton House capital campaign.

    Created and implemented a new revenue fundraising strategy.

    Established a new Memberships and Patrons programme.

    Secured major capital and revenue funding from foundations, individuals and statutory funders.

  • London Symphony Orchestra

    Created and implemented a new three-year fundraising strategy.

    Led relationships with Arts Council England and the City of London.

    Managed and mentored a high-achieving development team.

    Managed, developed and implemented major corporate partnerships and sponsorships, including BMW and Yamaha.

  • Whitechapel Gallery

    Designed and implemented a new fundraising strategy.

    Created and secured funding for a new endowment fund, matching support from Arts Council England with donations from high net-worth individuals.

    Created innovative new income streams, including public commissioning, a commissioning council of major donors and curatorial services.

  • English National Opera

    Created and implemented new philanthropy programmes and donor syndicates for high net-worth individuals.

    Designed and implemented a programme of cultivation and donor events, including international trips.

    Worked closely with the American Friends of ENO to develop a successful US fundraising programme.

  • Serpentine Galleries

    Project managed the capital campaign and secured the funding for the new Serpentine North Gallery.

    Project managed the renewal of the Serpentine’s licence with the Royal Parks.

    Raised funds from international grant-giving organisations for exhibitions, community projects and the annual Pavilion commission.

    Managed the relationship with Arts Council England.

  • Royal Academy of Arts

    Designed and relaunched the Royal Academy Patrons programmes.

    Wrote and produced the first illustrated Royal Academy annual review.

    Organised annual fundraising events to support the Royal Academy and the Royal Academy Schools.

    Led fundraising programmes for individual donors, legacies and foundations.

  • Institute of Contemporary Arts

    Created and implemented a new fundraising strategy for revenue and capital projects.

    Developed a new Patrons programme.

    Developed a sponsorship partnership with a major fashion label.

  • CARE International

    Secured major multi-year sponsorship from Marks & Spencer.

    Initiated a major donor giving programme.

    Managed Trusts & Foundations, Corporate and Corporate Events Teams.

    Acted as media spokesperson for CARE International UK and Disasters Emergency Committee.

    Interim management of the Marketing Directorate.

  • Royal College of Physicians

    Created and implemented a new global fundraising strategy.

    Cultivated and Secured new international major donors, corporate sponsors and charitable trust funders.

    Created a Case for Support and capital strategy for the new RCP centre in Liverpool.

    Recruited and coached a new fundraising team.

  • Royal College of Surgeons

    Developed a successful Research Fellowships programme funded by foundations, companies and major donors.

    Wrote and produced the Royal College of Surgeons legacy brochure.

    Secured significant funding from foundations and companies for medical research, education and training.

  • Boards, Committees and Memberships

    Chair of the Board of Trustees, Matt’s Gallery

    Development Committee, Artangel

    Trustee, Westminster Arts

    Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

    Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

  • Teaching, Training and Public Speaking

    Designed and led courses, workshops and seminars for The Art Fund, Christie’s Education, Whitechapel Gallery, Courtauld Institute of Art, Korea Arts Management and the Institute of Fundraising.

    Mentored, coached and trained artists, fundraising teams, senior managers and trustees internationally.