“We’ve seen an amazing growth in demand for places on the new updated programmes and are now running four a year rather than the traditional two.” said Bernard, “Our March 23 School is already full two months before it starts, and the five-week online programme starting in May is filling up rapidly. Tough decisions from ACE and Creative Scotland mean cultural organisations are increasingly looking to diversify their sources, and the School is recognised as the leading way to ensure survival and even plan for growth.”
Bernard went on: “We’ve spent six months headhunting some of the UK’s most effective fundraisers who are also terrific communicators. And the four new people we’ve recruited have boosted our team talent significantly.”
The expanded team now represents quite a mix with additional experience in the performing arts, diversity, heritage, youth engagement, and museum sectors. The team also now has a specialist in the vital leisure and local government sector.
Grace Green
Grace Green is Director of Strategy & Communications for social enterprise Young People in the Arts, and Development Manager (Patrons, Friends & Events) at The Landmark Trust, overseeing all unrestricted voluntary income. She is a former alumna of the National Arts Fundraising School.
She has worked with a wide range of organisations including orchestras, venues, festivals, universities, heritage organisations, social enterprises, and more. Her specialisms include building supporter & corporate membership schemes and developing bespoke virtual & in-person experiences.
Sarah Shooter
Sarah Shooter is Head of Development at Theatre Royal Wakefield. Leading a small team, she works across the full spectrum: individual giving, membership, corporates, and trusts and foundations. She also has particular expertise in running galas and other large-scale events. She is an alumna of the National Arts Fundraising School.
She has worked in fundraising for over 20 years across a number of sectors but is now focusing on the arts. As well as developing targeted fundraising initiatives and opportunities, she has expertise in preparing and delivering funding strategies.
Alessandro Bucci
Alessandro Bucci is the CEO of Holocaust Centre North, where he leads an ambitious team of heritage professionals and creatives. As a fundraiser, Alessandro is a networker who puts storytelling at the heart of his approach, alongside passion for the role that heritage, museums and education can play in and for communities.
Alessandro’s strengths are in engaging philanthropy especially working with trusts and foundations. He is also interested in the link between branding and fundraising. He is proud to be an alumnus of the National Arts Fundraising School.
James Brindle
James Brindle has worked in the leisure and culture sector for nearly 30 years with a passion for culture, sport and the positive effect it can have on peoples’ lives. His work has extended to strategic leadership roles in local government, private sector, and charities.
As an Executive Director of Magna Vitae, he works with partners delivering the external funding for many health, wellbeing, cultural and sporting projects in Lincolnshire and wider. He is the School’s expert on local authorities and culture/leisure trusts can secure funds.
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