Ian Daniels
Tetbury,Gloucestershire
Summary
Accomplished professional with 20 years of senior-level fundraising experience gained with 3 national charities and 39 years in business development, relationship management, and partnership development in terms of outsourced communications sector. Demonstrates expertise in setting and managing income and expenditure targets and budgets, as well as crafting comprehensive fundraising strategies, goals, and plans. Proven track record in employee recruitment, mentoring, and management. Adept at brand development and corporate communications with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Confident public speaker capable of engaging both small groups and large audiences.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Director of Fundraising & Communications
Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Foundation
Epsom, Surrey
11.2012 - 12.2025
- Transformed fundraising performance over 13 years by developing new income streams from the ground up, increasing annual income from £250k to £1.85m and gifts in kind by similar amount.
- Built and developed high-performing fundraising team from 1 to 10, fostering high-performance, collaborative culture, across a broad range of fundraising disciplines.
- Developed effective donor engagement strategies, enhancing organisational reputation.
- Delivered enhanced corporate donor stewardship, including with partners supporting the charity since 1994, resulting in sustained and increased support.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
- Spearheaded grant writing efforts, securing funding from diverse sources.
- Developed and oversaw database of donors including contact details, donation history and preferences improving overall relationship management.
- Designed engaging presentations to pitch fundraising initiatives to prospective beauty brand and beauty retail partners, winning their commitment .
- Collaborated with marketing team to create compelling, story led promotional materials, driving both corporate and individual donor interest.
- Sat on the Senior Leadership team and deputised for CEO.
- Responsible for expenditure budget of £850K.
Head of Corporate Partnerships
RSPCA
Horsham, West Sussex
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Initial 12 month contract (extended by further 12 months) to set up new corporate partnerships team.
- Development of corporate fundraising and engagement strategy for the charity, broadening charity's reach.
- Development of various income streams - affinity partnerships, sales promotions, employee and customer engagement.
- Recruitment of 6 corporate fundraisers.
- Created case for support materials suitable for corporate partners.
- Conducted regular face to face partner reviews, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Fostered culture of collaboration within the corporate fundraising team and with teams throughout the charity.
- Development of strategies for effective partnership management.
- Maintaining strong relationships with partners through proactive communication and the creation of regular e-newsletters and support materials.
- Sat on the senior fundraising leadership team.
Corporate Partnerships Development Lead
Macmillan Cancer Support
London
12.2006 - 02.2011
- Responsible for development of new corporate partnership strategy.
- Management of business development team of 4 - research through to pitch and securing partnership before handing over to a Corporate Partnerships Officer.
- Oversaw the development of corporate sponsorship opportunities for Macmillan events such as World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
- Responsible for leading a pitch team for major partnerships over £250K.
- Working closely with other internal departments including, community fundraising, event fundraising and volunteering.
- Responsible for the mentoring and man-management of team.
- Responsible for expenditure budget of £350K.
Client Services & Development Director
Teleperformance UK
Bristol, Avon
07.2004 - 09.2005
- Responsible for annual turnover of £6m from a portfolio of blue chip organisations, whilst operating within strict cost parameters.
- Overseeing team of 16 with responsibility for their recruitment, training, mentoring and management.
- Senior support for the business development team.
- Board member, with responsibility for corporate marketing & account management functions,
Senior Account Director
Teleperfomance UK
Bristol, Avon
10.1999 - 07.2004
- Senior point of contact for £2M+ pa clients.
- Day to day management & mentoring of 7 colleagues.
- Provision and recommendations for strategic direction to best support clients communication objectives.
- Delivery of workshops on the IDM Diploma at UWE on principles of telemarketing and corporate communications.
Various
Various
Bristol, Avon
07.1987 - 10.1999
- Worked in variety of account management, relationship and client development roles within the telemarketing and communications business sector.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 10/1984 - 07/1987
A-Levels - Social Care & Politics
Ludlow Sixth Form
Ludlow, Shropshire 09/1982 - 07/1984
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, History, Art, Home Economics
Tenbury Wells High School
Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire 09/1977 - 07/1982
Skills
- 20 years fundraising experience at a senior level
- 19 years business development / relationship management / partnership development
- Experienced in setting and management of income and expenditure targets and budgets
- Experienced in writing fundraising strategies, goals and plans
- Skilled in employee recruitment, mentoring and management
- Skilled written and verbal communicator
- Skilled in brand development and corporate communications
- Confident public speaker to both small and large (100) audiences
Timeline
Director of Fundraising & Communications
Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Foundation
11.2012 - 12.2025
Head of Corporate Partnerships
RSPCA
02.2011 - 11.2012
Corporate Partnerships Development Lead
Macmillan Cancer Support
12.2006 - 02.2011
Client Services & Development Director
Teleperformance UK
07.2004 - 09.2005
Senior Account Director
Teleperfomance UK
10.1999 - 07.2004
Various
Various
07.1987 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Lancashire
10/1984 - 07/1987
A-Levels - Social Care & Politics
Ludlow Sixth Form
09/1982 - 07/1984
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Geography, History, Art, Home Economics
Tenbury Wells High School
09/1977 - 07/1982