How I can help you

STRATEGY

In developing an advancement programme that’s right for you I know that one size definitely does not fit all. Harnessing your organisation’s unique characteristics, I can help you to develop a meaningful plan for where you want to be and how to get you there: a plan that will galvanise and inspire within, and beyond, your organisation.

LEADERSHIP

I can add value by helping you to unlock and develop knowledge and skills allowing you to understand the motivations for why people choose to become involved with you and how to inspire them to make your organisation a priority for their engagement. And I can build the capabilities and confidence of your team to equip them with the tools for success.

DELIVERY

Fine words butter no parsnips! Once your strategy and plan are ready that’s where the fun begins as you take your plan from the page to the person. Whether it’s gathering information and engaging supporters, or helping you manage and motivate your internal stakeholders, this is where I can help you to bring your ambition for global success to fruition.

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Comments and testimonials

“I am indebted to Tim for his advice, energy, professionalism and leadership in securing national and international philanthropic support that was instrumental in the success of the Centre.”

Professor Robert Rees, Founding Director, John van Geest Cancer Research Centre

“Throughout my tenure as Vice-Chancellor at NTU I had the pleasure of working with Tim closely on numerous projects – many that required sensitive and delicate attention. I trusted his advice and counsel implicitly and his leadership of the advancement team was exemplary.”

Professor Neil Gorman DL

“During my time as Chair of the (NTU) Development Board Tim and I worked on a range of significant initiatives. A talented, trusted, versatile and respected leader in university advancement, Tim is consummately skilled at joining the dots. He’s a man of integrity with a knack for not taking himself too seriously nor others too lightly.”

Professor Peter Jones OBE

“I have had the pleasure of working with Tim in a non-executive capacity for more than a decade. Thoughtful, insightful and a careful listener, his knowledge, experience and leadership in philanthropy and supporter engagement is outstanding. He’s a ‘people person’ who does what he says he’s going to do and he does it with a smile.”

Paul Lester CBE, Non-Executive Chairman, Essentra PLC

“During my 11 years as a governor at NTU Tim headed up the development and alumni relations team. Over that time the university made huge strides in both areas and Tim’s energy, enthusiasm and professionalism played a pivotal role in this progress. He also happens to be a really nice bloke!”

Tony Edwards, Group Director – Corporate Development, Renold PLC

“If you’re reading this with a view to potentially working with Tim I’d really recommend you give him a chance to talk through what he achieved at NTU.”

David Bailey, International Development Director

“I cannot recommend Tim highly enough. He is a driven and results oriented professional. Tim works from a platform of passion and I have nothing but respect for him as an individual and a professional.”

Sukhi Ghuman, CEO, Octavian Global

“Tim, without a doubt, taught me everything I know about alumni relations. He’s an inspirational leader and a superb mentor.”

Clare Oswin, Alumni Relations Manager