William Connolly
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William Connolly

Strategy, Business Development, Partnerships & FundraisingLondon, United Kingdom
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William Connolly
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William Connolly

Strategy, Business Development, Partnerships & FundraisingLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I work freelance to develop partnerships, funding opportunities, events and teams - to help people, communities and charities thrive. ~ Specialities: Corporate Partnerships and Engagement, Business Development and Strategy, Team Management & Coaching, and High-Value Events. ~ About me: I am currently working with charities and social enterprises to develop corporate partnerships and high-value fundraising. I previously held senior corporate positions at Anthony Nolan, Make-A-Wish UK, and Bond; growing income from corporate partners and events, developing brand value and pipelines of opportunities. Prior to my professional career, I graduated in Politics and Sociology, at the University of Sussex. ~ Key achievements: Delivering a multi-million pound, award-winning, strategic partnership with Royal Mail, Prostate Cancer UK and Movember; winning a multi-year, seven-figure partnership for Make-A-Wish UK, with Poundland; delivering a six-figure TV fundraising appeal with ITV; and delivering a new juniors international school programme, in Boston, MA.
Projects credited in
  • London Fashion Week
    London Fashion Week(Fashion Scout Collections)
Work history
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    Charity and Social Enterprise ConsultantMy own business
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Clients: - Stay Up Late - The Kite Trust - The Proud Trust - Fat Macy’s - Rocket Fund - Bankside Open Spaces Trust - Liberal Democrat’s Mayoral Campaign - Vision Foundation
Skills
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Corporate Fundraising
  • Partnerships
  • Events
  • Account Management
  • Events Production
  • Building Sponsorships
  • Creative Proposals
  • Art
Education
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    BA(Hons) PoliticsUniversity of Sussex
    Brighton, United Kingdom
Awards
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    Corporate Partnership National ChampionCharity Times Awards
    Won in 2014 for Prostate Cancer UK partnership with Royal Mail 2012-2014.