Rebecca has a background working at senior organisational level with large international NGOs, designing and managing global programmes of differing sizes across the humanitarian and development sector, and leading strategic review processes. She has led successful proposal development processes for single and multi country bids, managed donor and consortia relationships and led the development of programme frameworks and approaches. She is passionate about gender equality and co-founded the FIND network to connect, empower and support women working in International Development.

Emma is a skilled fundraiser, with over 10 years’ experience. Her diverse portfolio includes working with large organisations such as Save the Children, and smaller charities such as SoundWaves Foundation. She has secured multi-million pound grants from institutional donors as well as funding from a range of trusts and foundations. She has worked at all stages of the funding cycle: developing a case for support; researching prospects; writing bid applications; and writing donor reports. She is also a qualified primary school teacher.