Elena Ricci
London
Summary
Campaigns professional with 5+ years’ experience leading advocacy, digital mobilisation, and partnership-building across NGOs, social enterprises, and public institutions. Skilled in designing and delivering campaigns that mobilise communities, influence policy, and generate income. Track record of achieving measurable change — from engaging 6,000+ stakeholders in inclusion campaigns to securing six figures deals through fundraising and partnerships. Passionate about building people's power to advance justice, democracy, and sustainability in Europe.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin Assistant
IST Supplies
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved internal processes alongside the Head of Operations.
- Managed international supplier relations and order dispatch.
- Strengthened customer communications and responsiveness.
Programme Manager
Inclusive Employers
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Designed and delivered 40+ national advocacy and EDI campaigns, embedding anti-racism and equity into partner organisations.
- Founded the first anti-racism working group, influencing long-term organisational strategy.
- Increased campaign engagement by 53%, generating £300,000 new revenue.
- Produced evaluation reports, change management plans, and campaign training reaching more than 6,000 staff.
- Line managed and coached two coordinators, embedding best practice in campaigning.
Senior Projects & Partnerships Coordinator
Inclusive Employers
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a multi-million-pound community engagement programme with a national blue-light service.
- Delivered gender equality and cultural awareness campaigns for public sector partners.
- Built and sustained cross-sector partnerships with NGOs and community groups to strengthen campaign delivery.
- Line managed and coached a project coordinator, supporting growth in campaign leadership.
Operations Executive
Indeed Flex
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw national campaign logistics and supporter engagement, ensuring consistent delivery of advocacy programmes.
- Maintained data-driven campaigning tools (Salesforce, Heroku), ensuring accurate reporting and supporter journeys.
Partnership & Programme Lead
Jamii
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Built long-term partnerships with 50+ Black-owned businesses and grassroots allies, strengthening economic justice advocacy.
- Co-produced entrepreneurship forums with excluded groups, contributing to local policy reform.
- Increased digital engagement by 75% and boosted supporter retention by 30%.
- Coordinated cross-functional volunteer teams (PR, outreach, comms) to deliver advocacy campaigns with measurable reach.
Trusts, Campaigns & Research Assistant
Muscular Dystrophy UK
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrote successful campaign bids, securing £12,000 in funding.
- Supported fundraising and donor campaigns, achieving a 42% revenue increase.
- Produced research briefings to inform advocacy campaigns and supporter mobilisation.
Funding Assistant
National Lottery Community Fund
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Assessed 50+ funding applications daily, ensuring inclusive and transparent grantmaking.
- Advised community organisations on funding, strengthening grassroots advocacy.
Education
MSc - Development Studies
London South Bank University
11-2020
BA (Hons) - Spanish & Portuguese
University of Southampton
07-2019
Skills
- Campaign strategy development
- Digital mobilisation & supporter engagement
- Fundraising & income generation
- Political advocacy & policy influence
- Strategic partnership development
- Inspiring copywriting & storytelling
- Monitoring & evaluation of campaigns
- Team leadership & coaching
Languages
English & Italian (Native), Spanish (C1), Portuguese (B2)
Timeline
Admin Assistant
IST Supplies
11.2024 - 01.2025
Programme Manager
Inclusive Employers
01.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Projects & Partnerships Coordinator
Inclusive Employers
06.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Executive
Indeed Flex
07.2022 - 01.2023
Partnership & Programme Lead
Jamii
12.2020 - 04.2022
Trusts, Campaigns & Research Assistant
Muscular Dystrophy UK
10.2019 - 03.2020
Funding Assistant
National Lottery Community Fund
04.2019 - 09.2019
MSc - Development Studies
London South Bank University
BA (Hons) - Spanish & Portuguese
University of Southampton
Additional Information
Digital tools: Salesforce, Hubspot, Heroku, SurveyMonkey, MS Office, G Suite