I’ve now worked in Fundraising for more years than I dare to remember, and I’ve loved (almost!) every minute of it. As a consultant I have helped multiple organisations – from large nationals such as Mind and Alzheimer’s Society, to smaller organisations with a turnover of less than £0.5milion and everything in between - to develop and grow their event fundraising programmes, often through engaging and empowering workshops. In recent years I have added governance and strategic reviews (both of individual campaigns as well as overall fundraising strategy) to the support I offer, and I am a massive proponent of collaboration and breaking down silos.
I’ve always been a people person and knew that I wanted to work with, and for, people. That has always been at the centre of my work, and particularly in my role as Recruitment Consultant at Peridot Partners, where I am proud to be part of the Fundraising and Marcomms Appointments team.
I am a creative at heart, graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Theatre Design and am currently undertaking an online Interior Designers course. I am always looking for ways to use my creativity within my work.
Like any (late) 20-something year old, I enjoy socialising with friends and spending quality time with my lovely family (and my parents’ Cockapoo) as much as I can.
Jamila is the founder of Tabitha’s People supporting small charities on fundraising, and strategy. Leveraging her experience working closely with senior leadership teams and trustees, she is excited to work with charitable organisations across the UK to help them build on their strengths and improve their capabilities in order to become more sustainable. Jamila is passionate about inspiring best practice in the small charity sector.
As a successful fundraising consultant, she knows how to use the science of raising money from your donors and designs and write donor-centric communications that inspire them to give.