my clients
I have had the pleasure of working with many inspiring and varied clients over the years. Scroll through the gallery below to see the organisations with whom I've worked to date, and the types of projects carried out.
I have been working as a consultant since 2015.
For the first three years, I was in-house consultant for Buffalo Fundraising Consultants, and since 2018, I have forged my own path as an independent consultant, covering a wide breadth of fundraising and engagement activities.
As well as having close working ties with many Oxbridge colleges, I have also created productive relationships with a range of universities, schools & school trusts - both private and state - as well as with conservation, arts, and global health charities, many of which (to my delight!) have become repeat or long-term clients.
Regent's College, Oxford
Reviewing the fundraising and alumni relations operation, and producing a series of realistic recommendations to help reinvigorate a moribund programme.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Training the board of trustees, on fundraising principles, responsibility, effectiveness and working more cohesively with the development team.
Cochrane
Working with the board and senior leadership to review fundraising case for support, operations and infrastructure, during a period of transition.
Action for Conservation
Providing pro bono advice to the charity, helping to set-up their fundraising operation from scratch.
Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Evaluating the school's development operation to-date and writing a report on my findings including recommendations and next steps.
Bryanston
Evaluating their entire development operation, and then working regularly with the team on implementing recommendations in readiness for an anniversary.
Camfed
Evaluating their fundraising programme - specifically their regular giving programme - and providing recommendations for a more sustainable and measurable approach.
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Providing consultancy support to the operations and strategic areas of the development operation + maternity cover of the Development Director post.
Green Templeton, Oxford
Auditing the fundraising operation and providing a set of recommendations and implementations to make the programme more strategic & sustainable.
Merton College, Oxford
Auditing their individual giving programme, and then providing ongoing support to help implement the set of recommendations.
St George's, University College London
Advising the team on the messaging and approach needed for their regular giving campaign.
University of Warwick
Auditing of international alumni programme and providing recommendations for relaunch of new, more strategic programme.
River Learning Trust
Working with senior leadership to develop and implement a trust-wide fundraising and partnership programme.
Mercy Ships UK
Evaluating key performance aspects of their fundraising programme, and helping to implement a more strategic and sustainable approach. Additional interim support and project work.
Said Business School
Carrying out of fundraising feasibility study and auditing of regular giving programme in readiness for anniversary campaign.
Keele University
Evaluating their development operation and then carrying out two stints of interim maternity cover for Head of Alumni & Supporter Engagement post.
Halcyon International School
Advising and providing part-time director support to establish an alumni-relations and fundraising operation.
Compton Verney
Providing a year’s interim cover for the Development Director post, during a period of transition.
Royal Academy of Arts
Working with the fundraising team and board to plan & deliver a major endowment campaign.
“Ali’s expertise and professionalism have been instrumental in supporting our trust with its fundraising strategy. Ali brings a wealth of experience from the Charities and University sector. What I particularly value is an approach that is anchored within the overall organisation’s strategy framework while having a strong focus on implementation and delivery. Her insightful guidance and tailored support have been invaluable. She is very efficient as well as being a wonderful person. I would without any doubt recommend her services”
Benedicte Yue | Chief Financial Officer | River Learning Trust