George Chilvers

Experience

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  Tuddenham Press

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  Customer Relations Manager

  Worked in a local printing press, managing projects and meeting deadlines for a wide client base.Development of customer relations, ensuring a loyal and happy client base.

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  Suffolk Age UK

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  Undertook and led on fundraising projects including annual events connected to Age UK in Suffolk and Nationwide.Identified, recruited, managed and retained a large team of volunteers to assist with fundraising events.Developed fundraising partnerships and attended meetings with local networks, businesses, schools, individuals and groups to maximise income opportunities.Took voluntary redundancy in January 2016. Led on Age UK Suffolk’s 65th Anniversary fundraising events. Volunteered with the Dementia Forget-Me-Not group, gaining an understanding of the complex issues of the disease.Introduced to all aspects of fundraising.

  • Business Development Officer

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Voluntary Internship in Fundraising Department

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
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  St Nicholas Hospice Care - Independent charity serving West Suffolk and Thetford

  May 2016 - now

  Responsible for planning, calculating, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and delivering budgets for the Community Fundraising Team.Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing to create an environment of continuous quality improvement, innovation and professional development.Responsible for ensuring that fundraising procedures are regularly reviewed and that any new plans and ideas are implemented where appropriate.Ensure a visible presence within the community.Maintain fundraising standards and activity, delivering expert fundraising advice and information.Lead the development of new Community Fundraising initiatives, working collaboratively within the Hospice, external organisations and volunteers.Manage a busy and varied community events calendar throughout the year.Line Manage Community Fundraiser and Community Fundraising Assistant in order to meet annual target of £450,000. Show less

  • Community Fundraising Manager

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Community Fundraiser

    May 2016 - Apr 2018