How I Can Help You Move Things Forward

You’re here because something needs to shift — and fast.

You might be a charity leader, campaigner, or purpose-driven entrepreneur staring down a stalled strategy, a tired team, or a funding model that’s no longer working. Good news: this is what I do best.

I’ll bring fresh eyes, strategic focus, and a no-BS approach to whatever challenge you’re facing. I work with people like you — change makers, leaders, fundraisers — to find what’s stuck, and shift it.

Here are just some of the ways I can help:

Light a fire under your board

If your board needs re-engaging, re-energising or reminding why they’re here, I’ll help you reframe the conversation and get them back in the game — inspired, aligned and ready to back you.

Tune up your fundraising strategy

Annual giving feeling tired? Need to grow major gifts or kickstart a legacy programme? I’ll help you design smart, values-aligned fundraising plans that actually work.

Audit your comms and fundraising infrastructure

Sometimes what you need is a clear-eyed look at what you’ve already got. I’ll review your plans, team structure, campaigns and materials — and show you where and how to improve.

Get your staff believing again

I run practical, motivating sessions that reconnect staff with purpose and possibility. Whether they’re burnt out or just a bit lost, I’ll help bring clarity, energy, and forward motion.

Strengthen your donor retention

Want more than one-off major gifts? I’ll help you build genuine, long-term relationships with supporters — the kind that stick around and show up when it counts.

Grow your team

Need to recruit, train or mentor the right fundraising or comms talent? I’ve hired and supported dozens of fundraisers — I know what works, and what to avoid.

Fix what isn’t working

If your board needs re-engaging, re-energising or reminding why they’re here, I’ll help you reframe the conversation and get them back in the game — inspired, aligned and ready to back you.

Sharpen your message

Words matter. Whether it's a website, appeal, thank-you letter or case for support, I’ll write or shape the copy that connects. And converts.

Help you make a career shift into fundraising

Coming from sales, comms or marketing and want to make a purposeful leap into the fundraising world? I offer career guidance to help you make the switch and thrive.

Sarah Rees, Founder, Great Forest National Park

“Simon consistently brings passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to fundraising expertise and genuine ability to build authentic relationships have been invaluable to the success of our campaign.”

Ways We Can Work Together

One-on-One Support & Mentoring

Let’s be honest — even the best of us get stuck sometimes. Whether it’s you, your CEO, a rising team member or someone feeling wobbly in a new role — a bit of outside perspective can go a long way.

I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to walk alongside you, help you name what’s really going on, and work out a practical way through it. No jargon. No 5-step formulas. Just solid conversations that unlock clarity, energy and action.

We can set up a regular rhythm (weekly, fortnightly, monthly – your call), or just have a one-off session when something’s pressing. Some folks use me like an anchor they check in with.

Others call me for a one-hour burst when they’re in the weeds.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Looking for a new role? Dreaming of a shift in direction? Let’s explore it. Whether you’re stepping into fundraising from somewhere else, or figuring out what’s next in your purpose-driven life — I’ll help you tell your story, polish your CV, and make sense of your skills and values. Together, we’ll spot the doors worth knocking on.

Getting Under the Bonnet

If something’s not working – or just not working well enough – I’ll help you dig into it.
We’ll look at what’s really going on, map out a way forward, and roll up our sleeves. This might mean rewriting your case for support. Or reshaping your fundraising strategy. Or rebuilding team culture so people feel fired up again.

We’ll define the scope together, agree a budget that fits, and crack on. I’m flexible about how we work – I can walk beside you through the whole process or come in just for the bits where you need a hand.

This work might include:

  • Untangling your donor comms so people feel seen, loved and moved to act

  • Helping your team connect the dots between purpose, income and impact

  • Reviewing your annual giving, major gifts or legacy work — and making it more joyful and effective

  • Supporting new or evolving staff with guidance and structure so they can thrive

  • Holding space for honest board conversations that lead to progress

Let’s make progress — together

I don’t believe in off-the-shelf solutions. I’ll work with you to find what fits: a one-off session, a project, or ongoing strategic support.

You leave with sharper thinking, clearer words, and a practical path forward.

Sound like what you need?