About me

Jenny Kay MCIOF(Cert)

Originally from Suffolk, I landed in Brighton & Hove in 2009 to embark on my fundraising career. Fresh out of university, I lasted a year as a telephone fundraiser (no mean feat!) before securing my first ‘proper’ fundraising job, and I have never looked back.

This career has taken me to some unbelievable places, and I have met some inspirational people along the way. But above all, making a difference to people and communities is what it’s all been about.

With my extensive knowledge and experience, I can help your project secure the funding it needs.

When I’m not fundraising, I can often be found exploring the local area with my two young children.

Skills & Experience

Over 14 years I have gained significant experience in:

Trust & Foundations: millions raised in both capital and core funding from a wide range of funders including lottery, statutory and European funding
Corporate fundraising: building corporate income from scratch, delivering successful pitches, managing charity of the year partnerships
Events: track record of profitable sell-out events
Individual giving: Running appeals, including an award winning Big Give campaign
Legacies: Establishing a successful annual Will Writing campaign
Fundraising management: Leading a team of six to raise £1.3m annually
Fundraising communications & mailings: Compiling and mailing postal and email newsletters and communications
Impact reporting: implementing annual service user survey & outcomes monitoring

Professional qualifications:

Certificate in Fundraising (Distinction), Chartered Institute of Fundraising, 2014

Causes I have worked with include:

Children & young people, disability, education, the elderly, health & social care, animal welfare, and the armed forces.