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I’m Stephen Humphries, a fundraising and communications professional with a decade of experience spanning fundraising management, digital marketing and broadcast media. I excel at turning ideas into impact, leading end-to-end campaigns, and delivering hands-on audio and video editing, design and voiceover work. Since 2024 I’ve operated as a self-employed consultant, helping charities grow through integrated campaigns, compelling content and data-driven marketing.
I’ve collaborated with organisations of varying scales and missions, including the Ruth Strauss Foundation, delivering campaigns that combine fundraising with engaging storytelling for diverse audiences such as families affected by illness, healthcare professionals and education staff. I enjoy cross-functional teamwork, fast-paced environments and turning insights into practical, measurable results.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Campaign Lead / Consultant at Stephen Humphries Consultancy
October 1, 2024 - PresentCampaign lead for Ruth Strauss Foundation’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024; generated £45,000. Responsible for social media and email marketing strategies, ongoing delivery, and audio/video editing including voiceover production. Composed content for diverse audiences including parents with incurable cancer, healthcare professionals and education staff.
Individual Giving Manager (Fixed Term) at Ruth Strauss Foundation
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Designed and delivered the charity’s first individual giving and matched funding campaign; generated £53,000+ in 7 days; analysed campaign data to produce fundraising insights; developed donor journeys; launched third-party challenge events.
Head of Fundraising at HUMEN (Men’s Mental Health Charity)
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Wrote fundraising strategy for the year; launched an in-memory fundraising programme and secured prospective grants (£300,000) with trusts; built collaboration with Central Co-op Funeral Care; recruited and trained volunteers; supported service delivery and volunteering function.
Head of Fundraising at Little Hearts Matter
August 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023Introduced Christmas Appeal 'Little Elves Matter' raising £10,000; secured £20,000 from trusts and foundations; developed a three-year income-strategy; financial data analysis; line management of two staff; external EDI training.
Fundraising Development Manager at Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
April 1, 2017 - August 31, 2022Delivered high-value Special Named Funds programme (£426,000 in 2020); onboarded World Duty Free partnership (£120,000 over 3 years) in 2022; implemented a layered corporate donor programme; secured co-funding with The Little Princess Trust; managed volunteering and stakeholder involvement; line management of junior staff.
Community Fundraiser at Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
April 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019Launched Leicester volunteering programme; recruited and managed volunteers; supported fundraising events and campaigns; achieved £106,000 in funds raised in 24 months; provided media exposure and interviews.
Freelance Broadcast Assistant at BBC Radio Northampton
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013Support for fast-paced breakfast and mid-morning shows; responsibility for managing station contact databases; communication with the public and stakeholders as a programme representative; deadline-driven work requiring attention to detail.
Technical Broadcast Assistant at BBC Radio Leicester
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Supported the fast-paced breakfast and mid-morning shows; managed station contact databases; liaised with the public and programme stakeholders; maintained deadlines and accuracy while adapting to changing demands.
Children in Need Event Co-ordinator at BBC Radio Leicester
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014One-month project to raise awareness and funding for Children in Need with an outside broadcast on BBC Local Radio in Leicestershire and Rutland; demonstrated strong project management and planning.
Regional Programme Producer at BBC South, Southampton
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Managed radio programming; implemented a bespoke social media strategy increasing programme views and driving traffic to the BBC website; maintained listener interaction across formats.
Digital Journalist at BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Researched and sourced content for national stories; published articles; refined written communication; contributed to online Newsbeat content.
PR Account Executive at Rocket Creative
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012PR and marketing communications role delivering campaigns and media outreach.
Youth Support Worker at Fulbridge Social Care/Direct Care Limited
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009General support to children in residential care.
Campaign Lead at Stephen Humphries Consultancy (client: Ruth Strauss Foundation)
October 1, 2024 - PresentOngoing consultancy delivering fundraising and marketing campaigns. Campaign lead for the Ruth Strauss Foundation's Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024, generating £45,000. Responsible for social media and email marketing strategies, ongoing campaign delivery, audio/video editing and voiceover production, and developing supporter journeys for diverse audiences including parents with incurable cancer, healthcare professionals and education staff.
Parliamentary Tour Guide at Queensland Parliament
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Part-time Parliamentary Tour Guide.
Climb Leader and Tour Guide at The Story Bridge Adventure Climb
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Climb Leader and Tour Guide; led groups on the Story Bridge climb and provided tour experiences.
Front of House Attendant at Riverbar
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Front of House Attendant providing customer service in a busy hospitality venue.
Career Break
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Career break travelling around South East Asia before moving to Australia.
Individual Giving Manager (Fixed Term Contract) at Ruth Strauss Foundation
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Recruited to design and deliver the charity's first individual giving and matched funding campaign; Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023. Generated £53,000+ in 7 days; analysed campaign data and produced fundraising insights; calculated digital marketing metrics; developed supporter journeys; launched a third-party challenge event portfolio on the charity’s website.
Community Fundraiser at Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019Launched a volunteering programme in Leicester (on behalf of); recruited and managed teams of volunteers on an ad-hoc basis; increased awareness and funds to £106,000 in 24 months; organised and supported fundraising events and activities; media interviews and Sourcing media coverage for campaigns.
Youth Support Worker at Fulbridge Social Care/Direct Care Limited
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Youth support worker in a residential care setting.
Education
Master's Degree in Voluntary Sector Management at Bayes Business School, Centre for Charity Effectiveness
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Certificate in Fundraising at Chartered Institute of Fundraising
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020BA (Joint Honours) Events Management & Journalism at University of Northampton
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Masters Degree in Voluntary Sector Management at Bayes Business School, Centre for Charity Effectiveness
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023BA (Joint Honours) Events Management & Journalism at University of Northampton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma in Media Production
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007GCSEs (7 subjects including English, Art and Design and Business Studies)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Certificate in Fundraising
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020BBC Journalism Foundation Course
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Certificate in Fundraising – Distinction
January 1, 2020 - February 21, 2026Certificate in Volunteer Management (Level 3)
January 1, 2017 - February 21, 2026Certificate in Equality and Diversity (Level 2)
January 1, 2016 - February 21, 2026Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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