Rebecca Lumsden
Summary
Dynamic fundraising executive with over 10 years experience in non-profit and youth engagement sectors. Skilled in organising innovative fundraising initiatives to foster community engagement and youth development. Specialises in supporter communications, event planning and database management. Currently based between the UK and Italy and seeking a permanent role in Italy's non-profit sector.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fundraising & Events Executive
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Charity
04.2015 - Current
- Plan and execute a varied fundraising events portfolio to help support income generation and meet our team KPIs and strategic aim.
- Assist the fundraising team with all aspects of delivery including guest communications, supplier liaison, customer service, data management and income tracking.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams to ensure we deliver a diverse and engaging events portfolio to drive or uplift donations.
- To source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts as required and to work with the team to reduce event costs and maximise event income and ROI.
- To create and maintain accurate budget sheets and financial records for events as required and process all income and expenditure for designated events.
- create and manage a diverse range of supporter communications (via online email system) to increase engagement, event attendance and solicited individual donations.
Youth Worker - Expedition Leader (DofE)
Integrated Services for Young People - Sutton Council
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Planning and running weekend camping & trekking trips for young people within the councils youth support system (Youth offending or young people at risk of going into care)
Business Operations Team (Administration / Facilities)
Integrated Services for Young People - Sutton Council
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Working as part of a team and supporting a service of over 50 practitioners. Responsible for day-to-day tasks and administrative duties in the office, including covering the reception area and ad hoc PA support to managers.
- Filing & archiving of confidential documents and information.
- Organising internal and external meetings with clients and professionals.
- Management of petty cash and receipts.
- Organising travel, accommodation and itineraries for managers and clients.
- Organising external team training days.
- Maintaining the online central database system with incoming police reports, hospital assessments, manager case notes and emergency duty forms.
- Notify staff of all incoming emergency duty issues, queries and referrals.
- Assist team managers with the monthly and quarterly case audits and assessments.
- Minute taking & write up of meetings: (Including dictation and audio typing).
- Building facilities maintenance and management.
Senior Analyst
Watertite Limited Energy Management
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Conduct water audits and site assessments to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for savings.
- Analyse consumption data using Watertite's Watertec platform to detect anomalies and trends.
- Develop and implement tailored water efficiency strategies for corporate clients.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support smart metering, leak detection, and repair projects.
- Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders, including sustainability and facilities teams.
- Monitor progress against water reduction targets and provide regular performance reports.
Education
A Levels -
Langley Park Sixth Form College
01.2004
Skills
- CRM database management & analysis
- Supporter communications & relationship management
- Supporter engagement - tracking & analysis
- Budget management
- Event planning and execution
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Languages
English (Native)
Italian (Elementary A2)
Timeline
Fundraising & Events Executive
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Charity
04.2015 - Current
Youth Worker - Expedition Leader (DofE)
Integrated Services for Young People - Sutton Council
07.2014 - 04.2015
Business Operations Team (Administration / Facilities)
Integrated Services for Young People - Sutton Council
06.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Analyst
Watertite Limited Energy Management
01.2005 - 01.2013
A Levels -
Langley Park Sixth Form College
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