Partnerships and Strategy

Bio

I'm convinced that by working together, we can make the world a better, more just and equitable place, and love exploring all opportunities that challenge the systems and power dynamics that don't work for so many people.

I have 20+ years’ experience of high value donor engagement, strategic partnership development, funding and programme management, mentoring and organisational reviews across a range of sectors, as both funder and grantee.

I've managed multi-million, multi-year partnerships between non-profit organisations, international foundations and governments by building effective and lasting working relationships, and breaking down silos and barriers to ensure collaboration and maximum impact.

As a consultant, I've advised on strategy setting and international fundraising, combining careful analysis and evaluation with reasoned and objective judgement. I thrive on contact with diverse organisations, supporting their initiatives flexibly and proactively to build strong and equitable partnerships and relationships based on positive engagement, accountability and transparency.

Key Skills

• Strategy, programme and project development and management

• Partnerships

• Experience of managing staff teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Fundraising strategy and planning

• Major international trusts and foundations

• Government donors (DfID, EU)

• Facilitating strategic cooperation to overcome fears of competition and focus on collaboration

• Bid writing and editing

• Due diligence and contract management

• Strategic and critical thinking

• Problem solving and analysis

• AgilePM Foundation certified

Location

France (work remotely)

Clients

Positive Money, SOMO, WIEGO, Centre for Economic and Social Rights, Comic Relief, Equidem, Women and Children First, PAX, CommonAge

When I'm not working I...

enjoy exploring the mountains