Imogen Topliss
About Imogen Topliss
Imogen Topliss serves as the Head of Major Giving at Mind, where she has worked since 2014, focusing on high-level donor engagement and fundraising strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in the not-for-profit sector, she transitioned from the arts to mental health, bringing expertise in major gift fundraising and relationship management.
Current Role at Mind
Imogen Topliss serves as the Head of Major Giving at Mind, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of six professionals in the major giving department. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing fundraising strategies aimed at engaging high-level donors. Topliss has focused on enhancing donor engagement through the development of a prospect pipeline strategy, which aims to increase major gift contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience in the Not-for-Profit Sector
Before her current role at Mind, Imogen Topliss accumulated extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector. She worked at Whitechapel Gallery as the Individual Development Manager from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she held positions at the Anne Frank Trust UK, where she served as both Marketing and Communications Executive and Development and Marketing Executive from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she worked at Tate as an International Council Officer from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Imogen Topliss studied at the University of East Anglia, where she earned a BA in History with a 2.1 classification from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in the not-for-profit sector. Topliss has nearly a decade of experience focusing on major gift fundraising and relationship management, as well as extensive skills in event management and communications.
Transition from Arts to Mental Health Sector
Imogen Topliss transitioned from the arts sector to the mental health sector, bringing her expertise in high-level giving circles to Mind. This shift reflects her commitment to addressing mental health issues while leveraging her background in fundraising and donor engagement. Her experience in the arts has informed her approach to major giving, allowing her to apply effective strategies in a new context.