Elaine Friedlander

Experience

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  Reading Voluntary Action

  Mar 1997 - Jun 2000

  Fundraising Assistant

  Whilst at university I worked part-time at RVA, a council for voluntary service. I provided fundraising advice to voluntary groups and charities during drop-in sessions, and researched and compiled 'Meet the Trusts 2000' a directory of local grant making trusts published by RVA.

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  Great Western Railway (GWR)

  Mar 1997 - Jun 2000

  Customer Services & Enquiries

  Whilst at university I worked part-time as a customer enquiries advisor at National Rail Enquiries. I was proud to be selected as an exemplary team member, and to feature in future training materials.

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  British Heart Foundation

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2004

  Project Manager/PA to Head of Community Fundraising

  Providing support to Head of Community Fundraising and central liason point between nine regional directors and head office. Working with online team, regional fundraisers and national events, I project managed the in-house online events directory and sponsorship functionality, which raised over £40K in the first month of operation. Responsible for designing and delivering training on using the system to promote events within all nine UK regional offices.

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  Nigel Burgess

  Sept 2002 - May 2003

  PA to Head of Management

  Providing support to Head of Management at Nigel Burgess' London Pall Mall offices. Providing support on one of Nigel Burgess' most prestigious superyacht accounts (HRH client).

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  The Making

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2007

  Business & Marketing Manager

  Contemporary craft development charity. Served as Company Secretary on prestigious board of arts directors (including leading British Ceramicist Emmanuel Cooper, ex-Director of Contemporary Applied Arts Mary La Trobe Bateman, Director of Somerset House Gwyn Miles and more...).Succesfully fundraised for over £200K in project funding, preparing bids, managing funds and delivery of pilot projects/events. Responsible for development of online marketing, company website, PR and event management. Managed company accounts, finance assistant, and prepared managament reports for the board. Show less

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  Sense

  Sept 2007 - Feb 2010

  Supporter Services Manager, Fundraising Division

  Part-time. Manager of the in-house supporter services team and responsible for overseeing annual budget of £5 million in charitable donations processing and direct marketing campaign fulfillment. Responsible for lock-box management, gift aid compliance & audits, and FRSB appointed contact.

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  Pure Design

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2011

  Director & Founder, Eco Design Retailer

  I founded and established an online eco design store selling ethically and sustainably made gift and home ware, representing over 40 different UK designers and over 3000 products at its peak. I covered all aspects of business start-up, operations, sales, marketing, finance, fundraising, procurement and sustainability vetting. I was listed as a 'Future 100' by UK start up organisation Striding Out for my work championing sustainability with Pure Design in 2008.

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  Feeding the Friedlanders Blog

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2017

  Blogger, Baker, Face-painter, Fundraiser!

  Having grown up in Singapore, I returned here in 2013, some 20+ years later. As a SAHM of three young kids - during this period I launched and edited a parent orientated wordpress blog feedingthefriedlanders.wordpress.com (please note this is no longer actively updated) on food and parenting in Singapore, including product reviews and recipes. This culminated in a sponsored guide to international schools in Singapore for early years.

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  Hollis Carney

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Visual Arts Consultant

  Working as a consultant to Hollis Carney I have been responsible for launching digital artist Hollis Carney in Singapore. By fostering new relationships with key figures in the Singapore art scene, with galleries, retailers, and press, I have secured exhibition, auction and retail opportunities for the artist.

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  Nüwa

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  Founder, Director of a multi-disciplinary arts network

  Nüwa is a professional network for people in art and culture, founded in 2017. In what is an increasingly gig economy, the need to connect and network grows by the day. Nüwa connects artists and art professionals to each other and to new opportunities for growth. Via inspirational talks and networking events, and our online platform, we help our members connect and collaborate with the people they need to meet.Nüwa Women in Art is a support group borne out of Nüwa that specifically supports women working in the arts in Singapore. Our growing community spans all media, all levels of seniority, all experiences. Our mission simple, to celebrate and support each other. Show less

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  LASALLE College of the Arts

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Adjunct Lecturer, BA Arts Management Course

  Lecturer of 'Strategic & Entrepreneurial Thinking for Arts Organisations' unit, final module on Lasalle's Arts Management degree course. Covering key business components, strategy, operations, marketing, research, ethics, access, diversity and collaborative review and development of business planning.

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  UWC Maastricht

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Graduate Ceremony Project Lead

  Supervising the organisation of the Graduate Ceremony for United World College Maastricht class of 2022.

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  Boost Consultancy NL

  Oct 2024 - now

  Consultant

  Driven by a desire to see positive societal and environmental change, Boost Consultancy offers advise and support to organisations operating in the non-profit, cultural and community sectors. As a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in non-profits, arts, community and cultural organisations; I utilise my skills and experience to assist with strategy development, project start-ups and project management, community building, fundraising, marketing, and audience engagement, My goal is a shared one - to help organisations identify and surpass their goals. Show less