“I am writing to provide a reference for Gillian McKinnon, who has provided freelance fundraising services in the past. Throughout her engagement, Gillian demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication in all aspects of her work.1. Scope of WorkGillian was responsible for a range of fundraising activities, including:- Developing and implementing fundraising strategies.- Identifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities.- Writing grant proposals and applications.- Organizing fundraising events.- Managing donor relationships and communications.2. Performance and ResultsGillian's contributions had a significant positive impact on our organization. Key achievements include:- Increased Funding: Gillian secured new funding from various sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.- Grant Success: She successfully wrote and submitted grant applications, resulting in approvals and grant funding.- Event Organization: Gillian organized fundraising events, which collectively raised funds and enhanced our organization's visibility and community engagement.- Donor Management: She established and maintained relationships with key donors, resulting in increased donor retention and engagement. 3. Professional SkillsGillian's professional skills are exemplary. She consistently demonstrated:- Strategic Thinking: Gillian has a keen ability to develop effective fundraising strategies tailored to our organization’s goals and needs.- Communication: Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are outstanding. She effectively conveyed our mission and needs to potential donors and stakeholders.- Project Management: Gillian is highly organized and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, always meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.- Collaboration: She worked seamlessly with our team, integrating her efforts with our overall operations and contributing to a positive and productive work environment.4. Personal AttributesIn addition to her professional skills, Gillian possesses personal qualities that make her a pleasure to work with:- Integrity: Gillian operates with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness in all her dealings.- Passion: Her passion for fundraising and commitment to our mission were evident in everything she did.- Resilience: Gillian faced challenges with determination and a positive attitude, always finding solutions and keeping our fundraising efforts on track. 5. ConclusionGillian’s freelance fundraising services have been invaluable. Her expertise, hard work, and dedication significantly contributed to our financial stability and growth. I highly recommend Gillian for any fundraising role and am confident she will be a tremendous asset to any organization.”

“Gillian has been a valued colleague for nearly a decade. She has always being willing to act as guide, mentor and provide wise counsel, and for that I am very grateful.She is a highly committed senior leader and collaborative team player who is passionate about delivering maximum benefit for the organisation, her team and the people she serves; taking overall responsibility for the strategic planning, development and operational delivery of services across multiple functions and sites to underpin an agreed national strategy.She has extensive experience in planning and organising resources and infrastructure at strategic and operational levels in her area of responsibility in order to meet current, and future, service delivery requirements, whilst developing and implementing creative solutions and change initiatives to improve operational performance. She excels at setting challenging goals and targets for herself and her team, proactively seeking opportunities for improvement and taking accountability for outcomes.It has been a pleasure to work with her over the years.”

“Gillian has been a valued colleague for nearly a decade. She has always being willing to act as guide, mentor and provide wise counsel, and for that I am very grateful.She is a highly committed senior leader and collaborative team player who is passionate about delivering maximum benefit for the organisation, her team and the people she serves; taking overall responsibility for the strategic planning, development and operational delivery of services across multiple functions and sites to underpin an agreed national strategy.She has extensive experience in planning and organising resources and infrastructure at strategic and operational levels in her area of responsibility in order to meet current, and future, service delivery requirements, whilst developing and implementing creative solutions and change initiatives to improve operational performance. She excels at setting challenging goals and targets for herself and her team, proactively seeking opportunities for improvement and taking accountability for outcomes.It has been a pleasure to work with her over the years.”