Pitch Perfect - Find the right people to propel your ACF Presentation

James has over 22 years experience in fundraising, strategic and operational management and leadership roles for environmental, educational and community causes. He is proud to have helped to build successful charities and social enterprises, large and small, that deliver real impact. Skilled in research, planning and writing bids, reports, presentations and marketing materials. he can help you shape your strategy, develop a plan and find and engage the funders and partners you need to make it happen.

Calm, empathetic, energetic, and astute, Alex has worked with over 30 grantmakers and charities on Blume and elsewhere to develop winning strategies, facilitate energetic workshops, and develop income generation approaches that help organisations turn the corner financially - or manage crisis. Alex is also a professional researcher and impact evaluator. Working with grantmakers as well as grantees, he brings a wide range of insights from across the sector, combining these with empathy passion, and pragmatism. You can find his 'Barely Civil Society' blog about the VCS on Substack.

Nicola has 20+ years experience in leadership, in large and small charities. Nicola has served as a CEO and Director leading service delivery, income generation (including fundraising, commissioning, and social enterprise), and public engagement. She has led multiple change programmes including strategic transformation and restructure, and a closure. Nicola has substantial experience in organisational design, staff development, governance, HR, strategy, finance, and social enterprise, and is a qualified and experienced trainer and facilitator.

Anna is a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative individual with experience in marketing strategy, content writing, digital marketing, and online event management. Currently working as a digital content consultant, she specialises in supporting new charitable organisations and start-ups. Growth and relationship-building through digital platforms are among her key skills. Anna loves helping clients leverage their digital presence to expand their connections. She has worked with national and local charities and has held various trustee roles, utilising her skills as a former school leader.

Pete is an award-winning charity Marketing & Communications specialist who has had the privilege of working with or for some of the UK's most loved charities. He's "best known" for his work as Campaigns Manager on The Big Help Out, the official volunteering campaign of The King's Coronation, where his strategic expertise and superb delivery skills helped mobilise 7.2million people to volunteer. He's worked with more than 400 charitable partners over the course of his career on various programmes and initiatives. His current clients include Doit, the UK's leading volunteering platform.

Jessica creates clear and engaging visuals for charities, educational groups, and sustainability campaigns. With experience in the non-profit sector, she helps organisations share their message through well-designed reports, fundraising materials, social media graphics, and branding. Every project is designed to be easy to understand and make a real impact, helping charities connect with their audience and achieve their goals.