Catriona Brickel M CIO F (Cert)
About Catriona Brickel M CIO F (Cert)
Catriona Brickel is a Senior Fundraising Officer specializing in In Memory Giving at Mind, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in fundraising, having previously held positions at Church Mission Society and SPCK Publishing, and holds degrees in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge and Trinity College, Dublin.
Current Role at Mind
Catriona Brickel serves as the Senior Fundraising Officer for In Memory Giving at Mind, a mental health charity based in London, England. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts aimed at supporting mental health initiatives. Her role involves developing strategies to encourage donations in memory of loved ones, ensuring that the contributions made have a meaningful impact on the charity's mission.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining Mind, Catriona Brickel worked at the Church Mission Society as the Individual Fundraising Team Leader from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she held the position of Individual Fundraising Lead at the same organization from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes a role as a Fundraising Assistant at SPCK Publishing from 2018 to 2019, followed by a brief tenure as a Fundraising Executive in 2019. This diverse background in fundraising has equipped her with valuable skills in donor engagement and campaign management.
Educational Background
Catriona Brickel has a strong academic foundation in Philosophy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Cambridge, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at Trinity College, Dublin, completing the program in 2018. Additionally, she studied at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, obtaining a Certificate in Fundraising (MInstF - Cert) from 2019 to 2020.
Early Education
Catriona Brickel completed her early education at Bishop's Stortford College, where she studied from 2003 to 2013. This ten-year period provided her with a foundational education that supported her later academic pursuits in Philosophy and fundraising.