Portfolio: success stories

Behind Silvergates is the experience of Tony Feasey, I am a proffessional and successfull fundraising and charity manager across many sectors.

Tony Feasey – Director - Career Highlights


Deputy Director of Fundraising at the UK’s second largest independent hospices – turnover of £10million per annum, leading on work across all areas of the fundraising portfolio. Reorganising, developing new income streams and delivering the largest fundraising event in the organisations 30 year history. Management and development of the Community Fundraising team, corporate recruitment and major donors. Leading on major events, trusts and legacies. Instigating a new membership scheme and developing supporter relations.


Director of Fundraising at The National Star College renewing department and built recurring income by 40%. Completion of multiple capital and revenue projects including the first UK technology centre to install Blue Tooth technology. Recruitment and training of fundraising team plus the instigation of individual giving programmes, major events and international treks.

 

Director of Fundraising at Action for M.E. – developing fundraising portfolio and expanding corporate support through unique prospecting events. National Direct Marketing Appeals and Donor Acquisition campaigns within the health sector.

 

Founding Chief Executive of Firebrake Wales establishing new fire safety charity on behalf of Welsh Assembly Government and Fire & Rescue Services. Building income to over £2 million within two years and delivering award winning national media and communications campaigns. Responsible for national conferences and the branding of the organisation.

 

Senior Project Fundraiser with Help the Aged raising funds for a diverse portfolio of causes including, Dial a Ride services, Sheltered Housing, Campaign groups and Hospices. Became one of Help the Aged’s first £1 million a year fund raisers. Working with multiple teams across the UK to deliver on high net worth campaigns.