Shine Associates
At Shine we are involved in more than just recruitment; we are keen to support charities to grow and develop and work with a number of consultants who have the relevant experience and knowledge to support this.
DEBORAH PEARCE – Fundraising Consultant
An experienced senior manager with over 25 years’ charity experience from grass roots to executive level.
Deborah has held senior management and executive positions at major national charities, with a focus on Fundraising, Marketing and Operations. She has in-depth knowledge of Community Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Individual Giving, Direct Marketing (on-line and mail), Press and PR, Event Management, Supporter Stewardship, Regular Giving Programmes and High-value Donor Development. As Operations Director she instigated standards of reporting, operations and animal welfare across a national network of 250 voluntary branches.
Deborah is an experienced, mature, insightful charity professional who is passionate about developing individuals, teams and organisations to their highest potential.
Deborah is available on an interim/consultancy basis and is keen to work with small organisations who might need help developing a fundraising strategy to ensure financial sustainability.
Contact Jackie Dawkins at Shine if you would like to find out more about Deborah.
POLLY SYMONDSON
Polly is a Director of Polly Symondson Recruitment Limited, she has a strong background in both recruitment and fundraising. PSR is based in Cheltenham and we are looking forward to working together to extend our geographical reach for both candidates and clients.
For more information about Polly – www.pollysymondsonrecruitment.co.uk
ALISTAIR GLEAVE
Alistair is an Online Specialist with 12 years experience in social media, search marketing, content marketing and online PR. Based in Exeter, his consulting firm (Gleave Media) provides access to professional services and consultation. He collaborates with Jackie on the GrowMyCharity website and together they have organised and delivered a number of free social media seminars to charities throughout the South West.
Find him at www.gleavemedia.co.uk (alistair@gleavemedia.co.uk)
MICHAEL WHITE
Michael is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute’s Charity and Voluntary Sector Group and has worked in various roles within the voluntary sector for the last 16 years. Prior to setting up Devon Square Partners Ltd in 2002 he was Director of Finance and Resources for Arts Council England, South West.
Michael has a broad range of experience in the charity and voluntary sector and for many years was one of the team of consultants working for the Charity Aid Foundation (CAF). Much of his current work with charities and community groups is focused around enterprise and partnership development in the sector.
In addition to his consultancy work Michael obtained a City & Guilds 7302 Certificate for Teaching Adults and is a trained mentor for the sector as well as a previous winner of the Business in the Community Partnership Award for the South West. Michael is also current chair of trustees of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
Find Michael at www.devonsquarepartners.co.uk michaelwhite@devonsquareptns.co.uk

