Mickella Lewis Purvis M CIO F
About Mickella Lewis Purvis M CIO F
Mickella Lewis Purvis is the Network Grants Fundraising Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in fundraising and development, with experience at organizations such as Teenage Cancer Trust and Equal Rights Trust, and holds degrees in Sociology and Social Policy and International Peace and Security.
Work at Mind
Mickella Lewis Purvis serves as the Network Grants Fundraising Manager at Mind, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing fundraising efforts through grants and has actively participated in initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive environment within the fundraising sector. She contributed to the establishment of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee at Mind, which aims to promote equality and diversity in fundraising practices.
Education and Expertise
Mickella Lewis Purvis holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Social Policy from Royal Holloway, University of London. She also earned a Master's degree in International Peace and Security from King's College London. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in social issues and policy-making, which informs her work in fundraising and development.
Background in Fundraising
Before her current role at Mind, Mickella Lewis Purvis held several positions in the fundraising sector. She worked as a Regional Trust Fundraiser at Teenage Cancer Trust from 2013 to 2016 and later served as the Trusts & Foundations Programme Manager from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was the Head of Development at Equal Rights Trust for 10 months in 2012-2013. These roles have equipped her with extensive experience in managing fundraising initiatives and building relationships with trusts and foundations.
Committee Involvement
Mickella Lewis Purvis has been a Committee Member of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee at the Institute of Fundraising since 2019. In this capacity, she works to promote diversity and inclusion within the fundraising community, contributing her expertise and insights to support initiatives that foster a more equitable environment.