Trusts & Foundations Fundraising for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Client
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the top five botanic gardens in the world. As well as offering four beautiful and distinct gardens to visit across Scotland, RBGE’s mission is to explore, explain and conserve the world of plants.
The Objective
To help diversify income streams for RBGE and support an array of research, conservation, education and community activities.
The Project
I was contracted to work at RBGE one to two days a week for about 20 months. I was responsible for identifying, researching, applying to and stewarding all charitable Trusts & Foundations.
Working entirely on my own for most of this contract – as the Fundraising team was undergoing restructure – I brought in £244,000 to support RBGE’s charitable work. I also supported a Heritage Lottery bid worth £93,500 and managed an ongoing relationship with the Postcode Lottery.
It was an honour and privilege to work for such an important cause; one very close to my heart. RBGE is full of passionate, dedicated professionals working across horticulture, conservation, science and community engagement. I loved coming into the office every week and working in such an inspiring place.
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