“TRIAL International needed a consultant with the ability to quickly grasp the challenges faced by our International Investigation and Litigation Programme, both in its work and fundraising efforts. We needed someone with flexibility, and the ability to think about solutions feasible for the size and resources of the organization.

Thanks to Tim we now have a clear action plan and additional fundraising documents to support our next fundraising efforts. The consultancy greatly met our expectations in terms of working relationship and quality of the product delivered. I particularly appreciated Tim’s flexibility, ability to listen and quickly understand even technical issues/challenges and his ability to tailor-make solutions. Additionally, and very importantly, working with Tim has been a real pleasure for his openness, availability, curiosity and kindness!”

Guilia Soldan, Program Manager, International Investigation and Litigation Unit, TRIAL International

“Tim helped us in developing our new fundraising strategy. We really appreciated his expertise and his understanding of the different funder segments. With his help, we were able to structure our strategy in a way that gives us the best possible return on investment and is aligned with our capacity.”

Elina Viitaniemi, Director

Tim Fieldsend brought together several different NGOs to jointly apply for funding on HIV as the Global Faith Coalition for Getting to Zero, training and guiding their planning as a consortium, forging new relationships and successfully securing multi-year funding from the Robert Carr Civil Society Networks Fund of USD 365k for 2014-2015, and USD 455k for 2016-2018.

Tim Fieldsend delivered business analysis across UNICEF’s Southern Europe markets to build insight into fundraising opportunities and developmental issues. Presented report to senior international fundraising management.

Tim Fieldsend (R), with Roger Keczkes, UNICEF.

“We were most impressed with Tim Fieldsend’s ability to integrate a divese set of marketing and financial data and precisely order a solid set of key insights and recommendations.

This financial tool, as well as summary picture gained on our Mediterranean markets, has already added value in ensuring a one stop shop for all business drivers, as well as highlighting areas of potential growth.

His ability to distill large quantities of information whilst discerning the most salient fundraising issues to tight timescale, proved invaluable at a time of significant change for the organisation.”

Roger Keczkes, International Fundraising Manager, Southern Europe, UNICEF

Tim Fieldsend, On Purpose Sàrl CEO served on the Executive Management Board.

• Directly responsible for fundraising for the International AIDS Conference (AIDS2012) ensuring full funding of $11 million USD for AIDS2012, at 24,000 participants the largest open conference on health globally.

• Strengthened existing relations with financial partners developed funding relationships with new donors.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the donor landscape, conducted research on existing and prospect donors, and formulated cultivation strategies for each identified prospect.

• Liaised with the Executive Director and Executive Management Board to identify funding needs and priorities and to develop and oversee implementation of operational plans to achieve annual and long-term financial goals.

• Managed a diverse team of five based in different continents, oversaw donor reporting and grant management, and maintained appropriate grant tracking systems and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting on grants.

“Tim has led our global fundraising efforts; meeting the funding target for the International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. in July 2012, forging strong relationships with donors old and new, representing IAS in a variety of settings, and contributing to the success of our programmatic work on HIV Resarch Promotion, Policy and Advocacy…I recommend Tim without any doubt or hesitation as a senior level development professional.”

Bertrand Audoin, Executive Director, International AIDS Society

In conjunction with National Society fundraisers from around the world, Tim Fieldsend developed the guidebook for IFRC’s fundraising training and capacity building across 183 countries. (“A common approach to sustainable fundraising”)

“Tim Fieldsend did a great job for us synthesising a strategy for sustainable fundraising and reorganising our framework for fundraising approaches, tools, and cases.”

Ken Phillips, Head, Organisational Development Department, IFRC

(formerly the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child – Tim Fieldsend led the organisational rebranding and renaming)

• Responsibility for global fundraising and reporting.

• 15% income growth in 2009, 21% income growth in 2010, 8% growth in 2011, exceeding programmatic needs in all years, in a difficult global financial environment.

• Diversified and expanded donor base, strengthened key donor relationships.

• Launched and managed GroupTalk, the new online publication for the network.

• Led organisational rebranding and renaming.

NGO Group General Assembly with Tim Fieldsend

Tim Fieldsend built fundraising and capacity-building relationships with governments and directors of multinational companies across Europe. Worked alongside staff of the Decentralized Cooperation Programme and partner bodies to support training programmes to local authorities on security, crisis management and HIV/AIDS.

“Mr. Fieldsend brought tremendous experience, energy and commitment to delivering valuable work to the DCP. He made a valued contribution to UNITAR, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.” 

Nicolas Frizon de Lamotte, External Relations DCP, Senior Coordinator CIFAL Network, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).