Louisa Oldfield
Fundraising Manager
Responsibilities: I work with senior leadership and communications to develop and implement the engagement and funding strategy, and lead the fundraising team to ensure effective delivery, stewardship and impact reporting. I have personal responsibility for individual philanthropy and corporate partnerships.
Previous experience: I have over 20 years’ experience in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships and events in the corporate and third sectors. I previously set up the individual giving for a regional youth charity and delivered their annual corporate fundraising challenge event. My most recent role was in philanthropy at the University of Bath. I also run a freelance events business, which complements fundraising.
Likes Mentoring Plus because: Mentoring Plus has a great reputation, and its values and purpose resonate with me personally. I love how the team are so joyful and committed to making a difference to young people’s lives.
Good at: Building meaningful relationships, seeing the big picture and story-telling.
Not so good at: Saying ‘no’!
