Josh A.

Lead and manage a team of 10 staff and 80 volunteers across North and East Devon. Develop and implement fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, driving income growth and supporter engagement. Lead on fundraising policy development and provide strategic reporting to the board. Oversee charity retail operations, income management, and supporter journey optimisation. Ensure compliance, brand consistency, effective CRM use, and robust financial planning. Achieved income of £2.18m in the last financial year. Led £1.4m Super Theatre Appeal – currently over 50% funded. Delivered full rebrand, website and CRM overhaul with secured external funding. Achieved full integration of two existing charities, including fundraising teams, policies, processes and fundraising platforms. Launched a very successful ‘Topless Swim’ fundraising event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, with a 500% return on investment (ROI). Improved supporter opt-ins by 1,500% through segmented communications. Delivered a flawless external audit for fundraising and retail operations.